Hats, Squares, and a Scarf…Oh my!

I’ve been keeping busy these past few days working on several projects. If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you can probably already know just which projects I’ve been working on…

 

There’s the hats for Romania, the scarf for a friend of mine, the friendship afghan squares, and also that jumper dress that just doesn’t seem to be going anywhere! Haha!

 

 

And as if that wasn’t enough to keep me busy, I just recently bought more fabric for a skirt. It’s a lovely solid navy blue and it’s heavier than the summer fabrics I normally buy. While I have enough spring/summer skirts, I need to add a few more warm skirts to my wardrobe for the cooler months. :) So I’ll probably start my next skirt tomorrow and will be sure to share photos with you later this week!

I’d also like to let you all know about Emily’s apron swap. I participated in an apron swap just a few months ago and it was lots of fun. Basically, you sign up and will be matched with a “partner”. You will sew {or buy!} an apron for your partner and then place it in the mail. Your partner will also mail an apron to you. It’s quite easy and a great way to get to know other girls! So please had over to Emily’s blog to sign up!

Yep, I’m participating in the apron swap as well…I guess you can add that to my list of current projects!

What are you working on? Anything fun? Share your what’s on your “current projects list” below!

Have a blessed week, friends!
 

Odds and Ends

I just have a few small announcements to make here on my blog. :-) Nothing big –don’t worry!

First, I’d like to mention that we now have 16 participants for the make hats for Romania project! I’m now accepting participants who would like to sew the hats instead of knit or crochet them. The only requirement is that you make these hats warm as it gets quite cold during the winter time in Romania. If you would like to join us, please click here and leave a comment.

I would also like to make sure that my blog posts show up in your Blogger Dashboard. So if you can click onto my blog from your Dashboard, please let me know!

And one more announcement…this is my 148th blog post! I’ll be announcing a small treat to all of my followers in my 150th post so keep your eye out for it. :-) I’ll also be celebrating my “blogoversary” {one year of blogging} on the 20th of this month…and of course there will be a special surprise for that as well!

So this should be a fun month here at Growing in Him!

A New Skirt!

A few weeks ago, Mom purchased this lovely autumn fabric for me. I was so delighted to work with this fabric! Mom and I agreed it would make a beautiful six-panel skirt. I think it turned out beautiful –especially since this is my first paneled skirt!

 

  What have you been working on? Any special projects? Please share a little bit about your projects in a comment below! I hope everyone had wonderful week! May y’all have a blessed weekend!

 

Summer With A Purpose: Week Seven

Oh, I can't believe it's Friday already! This week has flown by so quickly. By God's grace, I accomplished a lot since last Friday's SWAP post. :-) I had fun practicing my sewing skills as I made an apron for Desiree's apron swap. This Thursday and Friday were public holidays in Bermuda so I had to mail the apron earlier than planned. In the rush I forgot to take finished photos but the girl receiving it said she'll take photos once it reaches her. :-) 


Once I completed the apron, I sewed a skirt for myself using some beautiful fabric Mom bought for me a few weeks ago. I used a simple pattern that I found online and I think it turned out lovely. 

In between sewing projects, I've also been working away at my summer book list. I finally finished the book Ships of Mercy by Don Stephens which is about a Christian ship ministry that provides free medical care to poor countries. It was a blessing to read about how God has led willing men and women to serve Him and help others using the skills and talents that they have.

The next book I've begun reading is In the Presence of My Enemies by Gracia Burnham. The book is a true story about a Christina couple that was kidnapped in the Philippines while on vacation. They were held against their will by a terrorist group for over a year. They remained hostages for over a year before Gracia was rescued and her husband tragically killed during the rescue attempt. The book tells of how the author relied on her faith in God and maintained her trust in Him even while she was under very trying circumstances. It's been interesting reading the book so far and I'll be sure to tell you all when I'm finished!


Another goal I met this week was my Project Ride classes. I took the riding test on Monday and, I must admit that I was nervous but I passed the first time. Praise God! I got my youth riding license which I was really excited about! All the time and work I put into learning finally paid off! :-D


I've also been in contact with Hand of Help which is the ministry I mentioned in last week's SWAP post. I'm planning to organize yet another knit/crochet along --this time to benefit the orphans of Botosani, Romania. I have some fun ideas and will be providing more details early next month so stay tuned!


Thank you to everyone who let me know that they can still view my blog. It was a relief to know that you all are still there! I haven't been able to figure out why we're having this problem but hopefully it will be fixed soon.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Crocheting, Cooking, and Sewing

Between crocheting, sewing, and having fun in the kitchen I've been quite busy lately. Yesterday, I put the finishing touches on the 9-Patch Baby Throw that I had started for the knit/crochet along that I hosted in February. But soon I had to put the project on hold because I broke my arm. Anyway, I'm really glad it's finally done.

I love the pink and cream together!

Lovely squares!

I added a thin edge in alternating colors!

While I do pretty well with crocheting and cooking, I haven't quite mastered the art of sewing. :-) Actually, I'm just beginning to learn how to sew. Sure, I've made a couple of skirts and an apron but nothing particularly complicated. :-) The next project I'd like to sew is a jumper dress. I haven't decided on a pattern...maybe I won't use one at all, but before I start I thought to ask you all for some tips. If you are good at sewing, please leave a tip or two in the comments section that you think I'd find helpful when sewing my jumper dress. General sewing pointers would be appreciated too! :-) I already have lots of fabric for the project and have an idea on how I'd like it to look but not sure how to make it all come together. :-)

How are you all doing with your friendship afghans? One of our participants, Melody at Vivdry, had to pull out because she has other projects she needs to finish before she starts college later this year. In order for us to continue, we need a new participant to take her place. If we can't find anyone else who's interested we won't have enough squares to trade and will have to make and assemble our own squares. :( So if you think you might like to join us, please click here for the guidelines and other information. Then leave a comment so I can put your name on the list of participants.

Hope you all are having a blessed day!