little bits

So much to say, but even more to do!!!  God is blessing and challenging my heart so much in this endeavor.  I really want to sit and tell you every detail, but I don't think this minute, today, is the time to do it.  But I promise, when the time comes, I'll tell you more about it all. One thing I can share with you  -- every time I tell someone about the sewing machine fund I get chills... and I'm not certain but I think they do to. I just think that's a fun fact.

I made a couple "sibling sets" for Bit of Benning, I took pics of each set and put them on FB too.  Can I tell you how weird it was when I first typed the words "sibling set?"  Because we are in the process of adopting from foster care and have had to state our family preferences, and we've said yes to a "sibling set."  And as I was describing these outfits it just seemed weird to describe clothing using the same terms as children.  I concluded that it was probably only awkward for me to read.  Right?  But since I brought it up, how about taking a minute to pray for kiddos in foster care and families to adopt them?  And especially those sibling sets out there ;)

Also, I updated my ACU wreath with some fall colors.  What do you think?

welcome fall.  You aren't quite the same here in Georgia as you are in Michigan, but I still love you.

I have three custom orders to get cracking on.  And two involve things I've never made before!  EEK!  And I'm excited about it.  When I did the strength-finders test it revealed that I'm a "learner."  The fact that  I get excited to make new things, kinda supports that idea.  All of this is connected with the stuff God is teaching me right now.  I love that He is such an excellent teacher, using all manner of circumstances to drive home a point.  More to come on that...

a wreath for remembering

a few weeks back, I decided to make an ACU wreath with some red, white, and blue flowers.  wreaths are ALL over pinterest and all the different versions really made me antsy to try something new!  When we first moved here I was updating my wreath almost monthly!  It was so fun - for like 6 months.  And then our sad front door was wreath-less for a good long time.  No wonder nobody stopped by unexpectedly; there was no happy wreath beckoning them in...

Well, being that we are in the midst of waiting for adoption, and knowing my history of losing interest in updating wreaths too regularly; I decided to go with a perfect every-day, any-season wreath.  Well, at least its every-day, any-season if you live on a military installation!

As I worked on the wreath for our front door, I had an overwhelming sense that I should ask my friend T if I could make one for her...using one of her late husband's uniforms.  He passed away tragically this summer and I just wasn't sure if I was asking too soon, but I couldn't shake the feeling that I should ask her.  She quickly replied with gratitude that she would love one.  I'm excited to send hers off to her for her new front door.  I pray that it will be a reminder always & forever of his presence in their home.

I added a loop for hanging, and it can be moved to hang the wreath with the flowers wherever she wants.  ;)

 

This is the one I made for our house.  I decided to offer them for custom orders too.  I suppose you could use any fabric for the background and any color-combo for the flowers...

I am hoping to try and swap out the red, white, and blue flowers with some seasonal flowers just to see how that works with the ACU... I haven't gotten that far yet, but I will post pictures when I do!