Friday, February 26, 2010

Daily Sewing

Daily Sewing
Friday February 26


Daily Sewing is something I have
been thinking about this week.

If you think about the amount of
sewing women used to do, it was
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I am setting aside my afternoons
for sewing projects. It also serves as
a resting time. Resting is something
we should do especially so were not
so worn out.

Becoming organized in my activities
during the day is especially important.
That way dinner time still can go as
planned.

Daily Sewing is a blog I follow.
I like her idea.
Check out the link by clicking
the title.


Wednesday, February 24, 2010

IF

Wednesday February 24
IF







If my attitude be one of fear,
not faith, about one who has
disappointed me;
if I say "Just what I expected,"
if a fall occurs,

then I know nothing of Calvary love.


written by Amy Carmichael

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Frugal Tip

Frugal Tip
Tuesday February 23


Stacking Wood
Burning wood is one of the biggest
way we save money. When we moved
to our home in Jackson we payed for propane
to heat our house. Then one day we decided
there had to be a better way.
Burning wood seemed more economical.
Even if we don't cut enough wood ourselves.
We can buy wood since we live in the woods.

Keeping a fire going is something that
is part of my daily routine.
My kids call me the fire queen.
Thankfully, I have a house full of men.
The men chop the wood in the summer
and split it and stack it for the winter.

Thank you Lord for giving me boys first.




Wednesday, February 17, 2010


Wednesday February 17

If
I cannot catch"the sound of noise
of rain
long before the rain falls,
and, going to some hilltop of the spirit,
as near to my God as I can,
have not faith to wait there with
my face between my kness,
though six times or sixty times I
am told" there arises a little
cloud out the sea,"
then I know nothing of Calvary love.

taken from If by Amy Carmichael

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Tea


Tea
Tuesday February 9

Chamomile is far my favorite tea to drink.
So instead of buying it in a box, which's cost
about three dollars . I bought the tea loose in bulk.
No packaging to throw away, and quite economical.
I am now learning drinking tea in this way the
flavor is much stronger.



Friday, February 05, 2010

A Shawl

A Shawl
Friday February 5




A simple shawl for Rachel.
This has to be one of the easiest
pieces of clothing to make. I made
this shawl late one evening after dinner.
The fabric has such a softness to it.

Of course you know this has brought me
to looking for some more patterns for
shawls and capes. Since, I have not
accomplished making jackets for us
yet. If you have never tried one you
must consider this shawl is a great
beginner project.

Monday, February 01, 2010

Cold Frames


Cold Frames
Monday Feburary 1



This cold frame sits outside my kitchen.
In the fall I put arugula in a container.
This is called over wintering. If your not
familiar with this its a great way to start
extra early. Basically, you start it at the
in the late fall and then it continues to slow
as the temperatures decline. In the very
early spring when the weather starts to
warm your plants start to come alive.
My dear husband made the frame and
then he placed some old windows on the
front. This way you can get into the frame.


Inside this glass box are vegetables. As
above they were put in the box in late fall.
Spinach, kale, lettuces, parsley plants are
growing inside. The big piece of
glass lifts up to allow air in.

The great concept behind this is that when its to
cold for seeds to germinate outside. No problem
they are already plants. They just need a little
warmth to get them going.

Your biggest job is timing. In the fall getting your
seeds germinated by a certain time is critical. Then
getting your plants into a protected place.

The rest your creator takes care of.

Hebrews 6:7
Lord that drinks in the rain often falling on it
and that produces a crop useful to those for
whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God.





Parsley plants