Ok on to the revealed peek, remember this from the other day?
Well now I can reveal it completely. A little journal cover with a blue spotted tea pot, and it's just not a tea pot without a yo yo handle on the lid, and ric rac to trim the edges.
Stephanie did such a wonderful job of organising her first swap, Time For Tea Swap 2009. I know from experience how much work is involved that the swappers just don't get to see. No hostess expects gifts for hosting a swap, but it's always such a delight to find a parcel in the mail box. So this little journal winged it's way across the country to go and live with Stephanie. Thank you Stephanie for doing an amazing job of hosting this swap.
Now to the next part of the title "A Change". This may not interest everyone as it has to do with ministry, but as this blog is about what happens in my sewing room and our home, I decided to include it.
As many of you know my DH and I are pastors in a rural church in our area. We both knew that this wasn't where we would be spending the rest of our ministry time, but knew that a move would soon be happening. So to cut a very long story into a short one. We plan on moving to Oregon around June to complete our training and to plant a Vineyard church. We are both very excited about this move, both geographically and spiritually. Is there a down side to it? The only one I can see, is not being in the same state as my grand baby, but that's what planes were invented for.
Happy Stitching.
23 comments:
Congratulations on your upcoming move and future endeavors. I love Oregon. My husband commented on the journal when he saw it. He said it was very nice...high compliment indeed. :o) Hosting a swap makes one appreciate even more the "behind the scenes" efforts. I was lucky to have so many terrific ladies participate. :o)
That's a lovely journal cover and how nice of you to do that for Stephanie.
I think your logo is just perfect. I am proud to say you are American, but I also know your Australian roots are still there....as I think they always should be. Those roots help provide the diversity that makes this such a special country.
I wish you and your DH all the best as you continue your training in ministry. You are relocating to a beautiful area.
Congratulations, we are church planters too :) It's a hard job, but also is very rewarding! Love the teapot!
Linda, what an exciting time ahead for you. There is nothing better than new pastures which allow growth and joy. And as you have said there will only be a plane ride between you and your grand baby. Enjoy your new wave to surf.
Wombats are a favourite animal of mine, and I'll never forget seeing one...actually awake, in one of the zoo/parks in Sydney some years ago.
What an exciting future you have.
Linda, that journal cover is so pretty--love the blue polka dot.
God bless you guys on your move to Oregon. And with the technology we have you can see more of your grandbaby than ever before.
Oh Linda, I am happy for you. The journal cover is lovely. Love your logo.
Oh... I hope you will love Oregon!!! Good luck with all the preparations!! :o)
And I love your journal cover for Stephanie...:o)
Love the journal Cover very Cute..oh how Exciting a Vineyard...Good Luck with the Move..don't you just hate that part...
cheers
YAY!!!!!!!!! You will be in the state next to me. I live in Washington. Oregon is a beautiful state. I think you will enjoy living there. Just sorry that you will not be living closer to your gbaby. But you are right...that is what planes are made for. :0) Karen
I'm an Oregonian born and bred, transplanted to Washington. I hope you love it there!
Oregon sounds lovely. How lovely it is to rest in the knowledge that He goes before you to make your way perfect. Not always without tests and trials but His presence in coming through them in His perfect will and way.
Love the book also.
Must cover my next nightly diary.
OUstanding journal cover--- the tan fabric... is it ducking? great teapot.
The journal cover is gorgeous! And Oregon is so beautiful...and green...
Stephanie will love the journal. It is beautiful. Congratulations on going with God's plan. May He bless your comings and your goings.
Like you journal and I think Stephanie would love it..I will also wish you and your DH good luck to all the new plans for Oregon moving..
Take care!
Congrats on you new pattern endeavors and on your move to Oregon! You will be out here closer to me now! I live in Idaho. What part of Oregon are you going to? Seems that you just made this move not to long ago, now moving again. Sorry you won't be there with your grandbaby. I have been very blessed to have all of my grandchildren right here in the same town as me, for most of their lives. They are a treasure!
The journal cover is beautiful, love the teapot.
What a wonderful journey you are about to take ...........................love your
yo-yo on the tea pot..
Good luck to you on your move and your new venture Linda. Love the journal.
The journal is darling, Linda!
Life's journey will continue for you and your sweetie with a new chapter! Good luck!
Hi Linda...The journal cover is so lovely and very appropriate too!
I wish you and your DH all the very best as you move to Oregon and begin the new chapter of God's plan for you....how exciting!
How far will you be from your grandbaby? I am 5 hrs by car from mine and we have found that Skype is just fabulous - and its FREE! WE see him every week as he grows!
Remeber the cartoon the Jetsons?....I feel like Jane Jetson when talking on Skype and being able to see them at the same time! ...lol....
PS Love wombat designs
Take care
Vanessa
Wow Linda -- what big news! I'm so excited for you -- Oregon is a beautiful state. Love that teapot too!
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