seeking Ideas on Pieced blocks for scriptures

For 2 perhaps: A fairly popular usage of 'armour' in the God context is breastplate/shield. Perhaps you could use the shield shape?

how is Kim doing? i only saw one post about her surgery and nothing specific. sent off some healing vibes across the pacific. i do hope whatever ails her that the surgery fixed it and she'll be up and around quickly. give her the best wishes from all at rctq. and a gentle hug if you get around to see her. sorry, no ideas on the bible blocks. :( j.

"colisa" wrote...

I've contacted Kim and she's thinking about it as she recovers from her surgery, (keeping her in my prayers for insight and recovery) Kim Graham

Colisa

When I read the message header I thought immediately of Kim; glad you're in touch with her. I'd check out an encyclopedia of quilt block patterns and see what you find. (I know of four such books: by Barbara Brackman, Judy Rehmel, Maggie Malone, and Maggi? McCormick Gordon. There may be others--Judy Martin does a lot of original quilt blocks, and online there's Marcia Hohn's Quilter's Cache.) If your local library does not own these books, request them via interlibrary loan -- check

I think a "whole armor" quilt could be fun -- make a block for each of the items. (For those of you who don't have it on the tip of your tongue: Eph. 6:11, including the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, shoes, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, sword of the Spirit.)

Nann ....thinking of what blocks would go in a "fruit of the Spirit" quilt....

Why thank you! How kind of you all to care. I'm up...sorta but definitely not about much yet. Complete hysterectomy ["all the girlie bits" came out according to my 24-year-old son.]

Nasty surgery took way longer than anticipated, but despite our much maligned health care system, I've got nothing but good to say about our local hospital and my teeny tiny gynecologist. [She stands on a box to operate!] The only bad experience was the weird woman who was supposed to deliver my dinner but stomped off in a snit when she came in to find a newspaper on the table where the tray was supposed to go. The nurse had to come clear a space and get my dinner!

Anyway, I'm home, moving gingerly: reading but not sewing.

Thanks for the update Kim. Glad to know you're home and recuperating. I hope the recovery goes well for you.

oh my goodness, Kim, i had no idea what the surgery was. i am glad it all went well, albeit longer than expected, cant be too careful. also good you're home recouperating and getting back to your old self again, i mean young self again. oops :) take it slow and easy. milk all the TLC to the fullest. sons can be so 'delicate', lol. gentle hugz, j.

"Kim Graham" wrote... Why thank you! How kind of you all to care. I'm up...sorta but definitely not about much yet. Complete hysterectomy ["all the girlie bits" came out according to my 24-year-old son.]

Nasty surgery took way longer than anticipated, but despite our much maligned health care system, I've got nothing but good to say about our local hospital and my teeny tiny gynecologist. [She stands on a box to operate!] The only bad experience was the weird woman who was supposed to deliver my dinner but stomped off in a snit when she came in to find a newspaper on the table where the tray was supposed to go. The nurse had to come clear a space and get my dinner!

Anyway, I'm home, moving gingerly: reading but not sewing.

take it easy -- don't overdo. It took me a good 6 weeks after mine to feel back to normal and to go back to work. The best thing I did was to go on vacation about a week after I got out of the hospital. We spent a week at a family Bible camp with very nice, modern accomodations. It was nice being someplace where I didn't have to get any meals, do any cleaning or anything -- and I didn't see stuff to do that I shouldn't be doing.

One other tip -- car seat belts are more comfortable if you put a small pillow or folded bath towel between you and the belt.

Julia > Why thank you! How kind of you all to care. I'm up...sorta but definitely

Good to hear 'progress so far' Kim.

I wish 'people' would stop thinking of this as a routine op. There are so many 'wrinkles'; and I bet we who have undergone it all have a tale to tell.

It is most important that you stick absolutely to the rules. The best advice I had was to take a nap after lunch for two months. It was marvellous. I didn't go to bed, as I was uncomfortable lying flat, for a while. But, a nap in a recliner was heavenly.

Take care: rest, rest, rest.... Always do less than you think you can. . In message , Kim Graham writes

Kim: Good to hear from you. I'm sending prayers for your recovery from sunny Virginia. PAT