Season of Prayer is now available!

The plants are putting on their fall coats and the insect world is preparing for the onslaught of winter by eating nectar provided to them by their Creator. It will give them the energy they need for the long voyage they have ahead of them. Did you know butterflies travel from the northern USA all the way to the very southern part of the USA? They're not hibernators. They are wonderful to watch flit from flower to flower. 

Do you ever have the feeling that you're flitting from one thing to the next? Maybe you're not but someone you know is? That's where Psalm 32:8 is helpful..."I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you."

There are times when we too need a bit of energy for our voyage - that's what On a Wing and a Prayer is all about. If our God and Savior will watch over the migration of the earth’s butterflies...will HE not watch over us who are so valuable to Him? Have faith I remind you, your loved ones, and myself as well...for we are LOVED greatly and He is watching!

 This rustic elegant pillow panel will fit on the Seasons of Faith Pillow Pattern sold separately at: fearnotpatternco.com. 

Thanksgiving isn't too far away, and this would make a wonderful gift or display. 

Fear Not...it's Valentine's Day~

 

I absolutely LOVE this scripture and was playing with typography - ta-da...here it is artfully designed. 

This scripture means so much to me, not for just everyday life, but also while tackling the creative process.  Not every stitcher is right handed, but the implication is that the Lord will help us and we need not fear the process - whatever it is. 

Having a crew over for Valentine's Day? Fear Not...He's there to help you. Deciding on whether to send that person a card...or not...Fear Not, He will help you in that decision. Overwhelmed that you don't have a special love? Fear Not...He loves you more than you'll ever know - just as you are!!! 

Freaked out about bills? Fear Not...He's there to help you through the darkest of valleys, all the while holding your right hand. 

You will make it to the mountain top! And He'll still be holding your hand. What a comfort!

So then, be brave, all the while knowing that He'll be helping you in your endeavors - He will help you in creating the perfect gift for your loved one with patterns from Fear Not Pattern Co...even if at this particular moment it's you. Because HE loves you that much.

So Fear Not and enjoy the creative process. 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Fully Rely On God....FROG!

It's a new year and today it was a balmy 55 degrees and we're still praying for moisture here in the Midwest. While it's beautiful, I opened the windows to let some of the nice in and the stale out.
And that's what HE does for us when we have faith and Fully Rely On GOD.
The First Baptist Church, located in Valentine, NE, requested permission to make the Fully Rely On God pattern for their shut-ins and college students.
The put together this display after having a work day making the frogs. What a clever idea! And what wonderful, colorful, frogs and with such endearing expressions.

Welcoming the parishioners in the vestibule of the First Baptist Church

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble! Psalms 46:1; How's that for a reminder to Fully Rely On God..in all our circumstances.

What creativity and color!!!

What expressions!

What if we ALL Fully Relied On God?

Edna was in charge of coordinating the project and gathered these pages for the kids to color as cards to be included in with the Frogs as"Gifts of Love."There are also sheets that show the ids how to draw a frog and other scriptures that go with the theme: We love because He first loves us, 1 John 4:19; Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart, Psalm 37:4; The LORD watches over all who love Him, Psalm 145:20; God is our refuge and strength, An ever-present help in trouble, Psalm, 46.1...which brings us back to trusting our Lord and Savior!

Is your church helping shut-ins? Would you be interested in using Fear Not Pattern Co patterns? Please let me know and e-mail me at fearnotpatternco@yahoo.com! Have you used Fear Not Pattern Co patterns, please share them and I would be happy to feature them on the blog!!

Fear Not Pattern Co is live on the Web!

It's taken a while to get the proverbial ducks in a row, but finally, they are...quack! Fear Not Pattern Co now has a Web site where you can purchase these patterns at: www.fearnotpatternco.com.

Because this endeavor is new, kinks may need to be worked out. Please let me know if there are any viewing issues or any other problems you may encounter.  Striving for excellence - NOT perfection, since there is only One Who Is!

I did not get any comments on the previous post about breast cancer awareness or flowers and their meanings. Finally, I thought, "Breast cancer isn't for pansies"! Thus, the pansy was used on the latest pillow pattern, but the pattern will be called Song of Hope. 

Northcott Fabrics sent samples of their new line that will be released in August called Stonehenge - Pink Ribbon, and can be seen at this Web address: http://www.northcott.net/?sid=2&layout=2col&content=fabric_details&colid=525&fabid=1&colorid=885

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this fabric are used in connection to the fighting of breast cancer.

Details need to be added to the project, above, which isn't done yet, but you can see the progress so far. Look for the pattern to be released soon. Goal date is August.

This pattern is specifically made with Sally, Kathy, and Nancy in mind, but is for all the women who have, or have had breast cancer. During the Relay for Life event held in our community, someone wrote that they felt blessed to have had cancer because it made them REALLY understand what was important in their lives.

May we understand, without having cancer, what the truly important things are.

Hope you enjoy the Web site, patterns and please share your comments and ideas!

This is for my mom, dad and their friend Nancy...

...it's also for all the women out there who have or have had, or know women who have or have had cancer.

In the back of my mind, I'm thinking of a pillow panel that would incorporate fun flowers, the pink ribbon and a big heart all created out of varying shades of pink wool applique.

It could be a gift for someone you know. For yourself. How about for someone you don't even know? What a way to brighten up a cancer patient's day?

Should it have an envelope on the front like the panel Seasons of Blessings (in the first post)? I had someone tell me that when they found out they had cancer, it was a blessing, because it made them realize the important things in life. The REALLY, REALLY, important things...family and friends.
Not how clean her home was or wasn't. Not how much money she did or don't have. But that she had her family and friends, and that she'd made new friends and was able to be a blessing to them.

Wow! Courage.

So...I want to know what flowers you think would symbolize courage, hope and strength? I want to hear from women who have had cancer and what would cheer them up.

Please share....you don't know whose life you may bless.

It could be Nancy's.