Monday, January 14, 2013

In Your Words

We all love words and certain words mean more to us than others , certainly Family and Love being at the top of the list , however when I decided to join our wonderful  leaders Madame Samm and Linda our cheerleaders extraordinaire ,I had different thoughts running through this little head of mine . I have been having some issues with my shoulders and  at one time thought I would have to step out of this hop but if I make a commitment I try my darnedest to follow through . This little vision kept floating through my head so I took paper and pencil in hand and sketched out this very simple scene with the plans to add my words around it. You see one of my favorite things to do is landscape projects , I find great satisfaction in sifting through my containers looking for that perfect fabric for the various parts of my scene so without further adieu here is what I have created .
This little scene is simple yet tells a little about me, I love nature and most often I find Inspiration from being surrounded by nature , once inspired I Dream a little and Imagine what I can Create . In creating this little landscape scene I simply drew some gentle curves and a tree and found fabrics in my stash which I felt would depict a landscape and after the landscape was finished I added the borders and embroidered the words Inspiration, Dream , Imagine and Create .
I also want to share a pillow I created a few years ago and gifted to my dear friend Dianne who had lost her son Harley in an accident . I had just purchased the magazine a short time before this horrible event and knew that I must make this for her .
The Prayer of Serenity , a beautiful prayer and one I hope that has given her some comfort .
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit and be sure to hop on over to the others who are sharing their words today .Here is today's list , to visit all that are participating just click on Linda's blog and it will take you to the entire list.
Happy hopping!
Tuesday, January 15
BQuiltin Studio  (Beverly K.)
Hill Valley Quilter (Britt-Inger)
Bumbleberry Stitches  (Theresa K.)
Buzzing and Bumbling  (Linda W.)
In Stitches and Seams  (Annette S.)
Englating  (Marica from Sweden)
Stitchin by the Lake  (Marlene B.)
Selina Quilts  (Selina)
Sheila's Quilt World (Sheila M.)that's me !
Words & Stitches (Beth S.)
                                               Sew Mollie Sue, Quilt Much? (Pamela A.

92 comments:

Carrie P. said...

I love nature too and both projects are beautiful!

Jeanette said...

Beautiful projects Sheila. Hugs,xx.

Scrapatches said...

I love your peaceful landscape scene. The pillow is so lovely. Both of these projects are perfect for this hop. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat

Cheryll said...

Two great projects & this HoP is FuN.
I'm off to see some others now... :)

Annette Schultz said...

Your little quilt dose remind me of you.... a beautiful person.... at one with nature and those around her.
thanks for sharing Sheila
hugs
in stitches

Fiona said...

those are lovely ways of using words in sewing...
Hugz

Theresa said...

Love your projects!

Vroomans' Quilts said...

Very sweet projects with sew much meaning. Thank you for sharing.

Judy B said...

Wonderful landscape and pillow . Your friend is very lucky to have you as a friend. Thank you for sharing.

Amy said...

Your landscape hanging is simply beautiful!

Sunshine Girl said...

They are both lovely - thanks for sharing.

Maria said...

You always do such gorgeous fabric art Sheila. Love them both..

Theresa said...

Great projects, I love your little scene, it's beautiful.

Martina said...

To lovely projects with great words!

Pauline G said...

What a lovely landscape ! And the pillow is so special

Abbigail said...

Wonderful projects! Love the senerity!
hulseybg at gmail dot com

Fiesta said...

Sheila, beautiful. I remember the serenity prayer from my childhood youth group.

Wendy said...

How lovely, I'm sure your friend was very touched by the cushion. I love the wall hanging, so artistic!

charlotte said...

Very nice job on both. Thanks for sharing today.

Lesley said...

Your quilt is beautiful...indeed creative! Your little design is so well done...you definitely have a talent for landscapes! Thanks for sharing this and that wonderful pillow. Well done!

Jeanie said...

Sweet landscape and I love the heartfelt pillow. I know these words brought lots of comfort. Thanks for the great projects!

patchouli moon studio said...

Lovely pillow and wall quilt.

Linda said...

Another amazing landscape Sheila! Your specialty. The pillow is such a thoughtful gift.

Nati said...

I absolutely adore your pillow, so so cute, thanks for sharing!

gpc said...

Both of your projects are beautiful and full of love.

KaHolly said...

Pure sweetness!

Thearica said...

Awesome projects!

Nima said...

beautiful wall hanging

Barb said...

I'm glad your shoulder allowed you to work through your project so you could share with us - love it! Hope it is healing.

ga447 said...

When I opened your blog and saw the beautiful photo of nature and then your nature quilt it put such a smile on my face.

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

Morning Sheila....I love your landscapes and it is a nice way to show off your words. Lovely.

~Marica~ said...

Wonderful contribution to InYourWord's Bloghop!

Sue said...

Very beautiful, Sheila. I am also a huge nature lover and it is in nature where I feel closer to God. I just love the serenity prayer too.

Madame Samm said...

How pretty my dear...serenity prayer is perfect

Sowing Stitches said...

Your landscape quilt piece is so peaceful! :)

Kate said...

Lovely projects, Sheila!

krislovesfabric said...

Your projects are wonderful, thanks for sharing!

Dee said...

Sheila, I love the pillow - love the serenity prayer. Thank you.

Martha said...

I love your landscape. I love nature too and this one speaks to me. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Linda said...

What a great friend you are! That little pillow is a wonderful gift for your poor friend.
The landscape is beautiful! Great job!

sew.darn.quilt said...

Just lovely :)

Gill said...

Fabulous!
Thank you for sharing!

Amy, a redeemed sheep said...

I am sure the pillow brought much comfort to your friend.

Emily C said...

Love the prayer pillow.

MooseStash Quilting said...

Just beautiful!

Agnes Bullock said...

Beautiful lanscape quilt- spectacu;ar. Love the pillow toww- hope that it helped your friend heal

SIMPLESEW said...

This is my fav for the day, love the pillow and the stitching.

Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy said...

Gorgeous pillow and the prayer is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing!

Mara said...

I hope your shoulders start feeling better soon.

quiltmania said...

Wonderful landscape. Simple yet beautiful!

Patty D from NC said...

I love that nature stitchery!

Amys Crafty Shenanigans said...

Great project - thanks for sharing!!!

Farm Quilter said...

Beautiful wall hanging - so peaceful and inviting! Your friend must cherish the pillow you made her and wisdom like that we all need! Thank you for sharing your words with us!!!

JCnNC said...

Beautiful and inspirational. Thank you for sharing a little about you and your creativity. Judy C

Katie said...

very inspirational

Britt-Inger said...

Your projects are sew wonderful. Thanks for sharing

tink's mom said...

Lovely work, thank you for sharing them with us.

Hooked on Quilting said...

Wonderful work!!! Love them, thanks for sharing.

Quiltin' Jenny said...

I love your serenity prayer pillow for your friend. That prayer has seen me through some tough times and I'm sure it will be a great comfort to her.

You did a beautiful job on it. Well done.

JanesQuilting said...

Your Serenity Prayer is so nice, but I especially like the scenic mini. I love mother nature in quilts. Thank you for sharing.

Jenny said...

I love your nature scene.....so beautiful.

Pierro said...

Rosemary B here: two really beautiful creations. I adore them both.
Thank you for sharing your artistry

sandra said...

I love the Prayer of Serenity ,it is one of my favorites and your little landscape is so beautiful. thanks for sharing.

Nancy M. said...

You are very creative. I liked both projects a lot. Your friend is lucky to have you as you probably are her. Thank you for sharing.

Linda in Calif. said...

I love your little landscape quilt. It's very relaxing and inspiring.

Mary Ann said...

Your present was so thoughtful - I'm sure she will always cherish it.

Just Carol said...

Your landscape is so peaceful looking and your pillow for your friend is very touching. Thanks for sharing. :O)

lefuntz said...

I love your nature landscape! And I'm sure your friend took as much comfort from your making of the gift as the prayer itself.

Helen said...

Both projects are Great!

Lyn said...

I loved your projects. Thanks for being part of the hop.

pinsandneedles said...

Sweet mini wall hanging and beautiful, thoughtful gift for your friend. Thanks for sharing.

Karrie S said...

The serenity prayer is something I use everyday. I love the pillow! Thanks for sharing ;)

CeLynn said...

Your landscape mini reminds me of my favorite time of year,fall :) I love the serenity prayer and the pillow made for your friend with it is beautiful.

StitchinByTheLake said...

The pillow is lovely but your landscape piece...that's my favorite. :) blessings, marlene

Cindy Staub said...

Love your landscape, very lovely. You did such a beautiful job on it. Thank you for sharing :)

Happy quilting,
cindy at quiltdoodledesigns dot com

PatSloan said...

Beautiful projects, Thank you for sharing!!... this has been such a fun hop.

I hope you'll check out my daily blog.. my day is the last day, tomorrow!

Pat Sloan
Radio show Host... The Voice of Quilting
http://blog.patsloan.com

Terry said...

I love nature also, really simple and beautiful picture. I'm following.

LJ said...

What a lovely landscape and the words are perfect. I's like to make a landscape quilt; you inspire me.

Pamela said...

I love your projects. Your work is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Just Quilt It said...

What a beautiful wall hanging. I also love nature and using nature in my work. This is an exceptional job. Thank you for sharing it with everyone.

Melody said...

Such beautiful sewing

Kimberly Cassie @ Quilty Doodads said...

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

Quiltsmiles said...

Both of you rprojects are lovely. I'm sure yorur friends treasures that serenity prayer. Jane

Mrs.Pickles said...

lovely work thanks for sharing!

Jodi - usairdoll said...

Both of your projects are beautiful. Love your landscape, I'd love to have my house there, hehe. How special your pillow is and I'm sure was and is a great comfort to your friend. Thank you for sharing your projects with us, awesome job!

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carla said...

Hi!!! Love your landscape!!! Love your words!!!

Tammy said...

Beuatiful projects. Thank you so muh for ahareing them with us...

Scrapbook-ChickADoodle said...

The landscape is awesom, the pillow precious. Thanks for sharing.

patricia gooden said...

These are two beautiful projects. Thank you for sharing.

MoeWest said...

Beautiful projects! Thanks for the inspiration.

evelyn said...

Lovely projects. Great landscape mini. Thank you for sharing.

Judy said...

What a wonderful landscape quilt! And you're right, it's a great expression of who you are. Your friend must cherish the lovely pillow that you made her. Losing someone like that would be incredibly hard....
Judy