Walk With Jesus 2019

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This year we are condensing our 14 day walk with Jesus into a 7 days. Beginning today we are following along with Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler and focusing on a different eyewitness to the last week of Christ’s mortal life.  There is a 5 minute video (click here) that goes along with each daily lesson. As for my version of our Walk with Jesus, I have chosen to focus on music.  I feel close to Jesus through scripture, through the spoken word, but most of all through music.  Some of my most tender moments with the Savior have come as a result of listening to music.  Each day I am sharing a printable that you can print or post of a song lyric.  Also there will be a link to the song so you can listen to it!  I hope this adds a little meaning to your day this week as we prepare for Easter.

Click HERE to download all of the images for the week.

Day 1

God So Loved The World by City of Enoch

 

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Day 2

Anthem Lights Medly of Amazing Grace, Come Thou Fount, I Need Thee Every Hour, and Be Thou My Vision – Click HERE

amazing grace

Day 3

Steady My Heart by Kari Jobe, Click HERE

steady my heart

Day 4

Because He Lives, click HERE

because he lives

Day 5

In Christ Alone my Hope is Found by Caleb & Kelsey, click HERE

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Day 6

Just Say Jesus by 7eventh Time Down, Click HERE

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Day 7 Easter

Savior Redeemer of My Soul, Click HERE

i can love thee

Walk With Jesus Index

Every Easter my family participates in a “14 Day Walk With Christ”.  This takes place the 2 weeks leading up to Easter.  I feel life is so busy and rushed and Easter can come and go before we know it.  It has been extremely meaningful to focus extra attention on the Savior during these two weeks.  Every day we have a lesson, activity, game, etc. about Jesus Christ.  We also write in our journals every day the things we have learned and felt.  I hope you are able to join along with us!  You can search through the past years to find printable or lessons.  Each year I change it up a little 🙂

Click Here for Walk with Jesus 2018

2018 walk with christ

 

Click here for 2017 Walk with Christ

14 day 2017

 

Click here for 2016 Walk With Christ

2016 walk with christ

2015 14-Day Walk With Christ {Service Edition}

2015 walk with christ

2014 14-Day Walk With Christ

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2013 14-Day Walk With Christ
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14 Day Walk With Christ {2018 Edition}

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I am so happy it’s spring and almost Easter!  Every year our family does a “14 Day Walk With Christ” the 2 weeks leading up to Easter.  Over the years it’s changed to suit the needs of our family.  When I had small children we had lessons, activities, and treats every day!  Click here to see the all the topics and activities from the past 5 years!

This year we will read the scripture, talk about how it can bring us closer to Jesus and what changes we need to make in our life to come closer to Him.  I ave made 14 little printables that you can print off and use.  Click here to download the files.  I used these small clothespins to pin the scriptures on an Easter garland.  You could easily use jute, lace, ribbon, or any kind of trim.

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Each day we will pin a new scripture on!!easter scriptures

I took the files to Staples and had them printed 4 to an 11″x17″ sheet.  You can have them printed any size up to a 12″x12″!

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I love seeing them all together – it makes my heart happy!

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Every day on Instagram I am will post one of these verses with a question.  I am super excited for everyone to share their thoughts!  I think this is a great way to learn from each other.  easter bible verses printables

I hope that you and your family are able to use these to invite Jesus into your hearts as we prepare for Easter.  It was really hard to narrow it down to just 14 scriptures!  I love scriptures!!!bible verses

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Snuggle Bunny Quilt {Wonderland 2 Blog Tour}

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I’m super excited to be participating in the Riley Blake Designs Wonderland Two Blog Tour today.  Melissa Mortenson from the Polka Dot Chair is as sweet as her adorable bunny fabric!!  I can’t even begin to say how much I love this fabric line!!
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I wanted to make a little something that used most of the fabrics and showed off the bunnies!!

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My sister unintentionally raises bunnies and this sweet little baby bunny volunteered to be the quilt model 🙂

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I came up with this fun little wall/table quilt that is perfect to add to your spring decor.  Now I wish I had a big giant quilt of this!!!DSC_0472

The quilt measures 32″ square and the blocks are 9″ finished.IMG_0528

Let’s get started!

All seams 1/4″

Press Seams Open on all seams

Fabric Requirements:

1 yard white background fabric

9 fat quarters or quarter yards of assorted Wonderland 2 prints for blocks

1 fat quarter white bunny fabric

1 fat quarter or quarter yard corner squares

1/3 yard gingham for binding

1 yard backing

Fussy Cutting

Cut a 3 1/2″ window out of a piece of ugly gold card stock…….heeeeheee.

I label my windows with the size and save them so I don’t have to repeat this process.

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Lay the window over the rabbit and center.  With a pencil, draw a line following the window edge.  Cut roughly around it with scissors.

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Lay the rough cut square on the rotary mat and align the pencil lines with the grid lines.  Use the ruler and cutter to cut a nice even 3 1/2″ square.  Cut 9 of these.

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They are so cute!

Half Square Triangles

I use my Sizzix machine for making half square triangles (HSTs).  You can also use your preferred method to make the HSTs.  They need to measure 3 1/2″ . (If you are using traditional HST method, cut the squares 3 7/8″ square, draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the white fabric, pair with a color fabric, sew 1/4″ on both sides of the diagonal line and cut apart on the line.)

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Press seams open.

For each block make (8) HSTs and one center rabbit.  You will need to make 9 blocks.IMG_0400

Sew together in rows and press seams open.  Pin rows together matching intersections.  Sew and press open.

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For easier open seam pressing, press seams to one side and then press open.  It saves you from burning your fingers.  Quilt block should measure 9 1/2″ at this point.IMG_0401

Ta Da!  Continue until you have made 9 blocks.  I made 4 pink and 5 teal.

Quilt Sashing

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Each of the 9 blocks are sashed.

Cut (24) 2″ x 9 1/2″ background rectangles

Cut (16) 2″ x 2″ floral setting squares

Lay the quilt out as pictured above.  Sew the sashing strips and setting squares together and press toward the sashing.

Sew the blocks with the white sashing strips and press toward the sashing.

Pin the rows together, matching seams and sew.
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Time to quilt!  I quilted loops and small 5 petal flowers in an all-over pattern. Mufasa supervised.IMG_0418

Once it’s quilted, add the gingham binding.  I love that the gingham is printed on the bias because it makes for easy cutting!IMG_0429

I love how this little quilt turned out!  It is so precious!  I can’t wait to sew something else with this fabric!!
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And now for all the baby bunny photos!!!!

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Bunny Hop Quilt Pattern {Free}

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Today I’m sharing my latest pattern for this fun spring wallhanging.  There is just something about hanging a new quilt that makes your house feel all happy!!

bunny quilt 3This quilt measures 40″ square and is perfect for hanging, placing on a table or couch.  I used my Sizzix dies for all the triangles and the bunny appliqué!  You can download the pattern by clicking HERE.

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Here’s what you need to get started: (All fabrics from The Rose Collection by Anna Griffin).

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Fabric Requirements

½ yard solid white

½ yard white floral

1 yard black floral for blocks and rabbits

¼ yard green floral

¼ yard pink print

½ yard floral stripe (border)

½ yard pink print (binding)

1 yard backing

45” square batting

Heat n Bond Lite fusible applique

Sizzix Bunny Die

Sizzix 6 ½” Hourglass die

Sizzix 3 ½” Half Square Triangle Die

 

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I die cut all the triangles with the Sizzix dies.  It saves on fabric and makes for fast and easy piecing!!

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I love how it brightens up my living room!  I’m all ready for spring now!

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Sizzix Bunny Kitchen Towel

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Today, on the Sizzix blog, I am sharing one of my favorite little projects to sew: Kitchen Towels!  Hop on over there for the full tutorial!

sizzix bunny towel 5 Kitchens usually don’t have a lot of wall space or places to hang quilts or cute crafty projects.  I love hanging home made towels on my oven, it gives the kitchen that cozy feeling!  Theses sweet towels also make the perfect gift!  Who wouldn’t want one of these!  I choose some of my favorite Riley Blake Fabric Prints from some of my favorite designers.  sizzix bunny towel 10

I am also using my most favorite Sizzix Bunny Die (I’m sure I’ve said that many times!!)  I love using my Sizzix Fabi to cut these bunnies!  It’s so fast and easy!

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And you can die cut several at one time!

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I could cut these bunnies out all day long!  They are so much fun and oh so cute when they are leaping all over!

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I used my ruffling foot to sew the ruffle – this is also a time saver!

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I used Heat n Bond Lite to fuse the bunny.  I also used my new Oliso Pro iron.  It’s a dream!!!

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I love how sweet they are with the soft colors!

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I want to keep them all for myself!!     I love that these colors are perfect Pyrex colors!  I might just have a slight Pyrex obsession!!sizzix bunny towel 3

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Bunny Bricks Quilt Update

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My friend Tina from One Little Pooh has just finished the cutest version of my Bunny Bricks Quilt!  You can read all about it and the cute fabrics she used here.

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Look how cute the Sizzix Bunny looks in these fabrics!  This is my favorite Sizzix die ever!  And now I’m thinking I need to make some more projects with these cut rabbits since it’s finally March!

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Here is the link to the Quilt Pattern.  It sews up really fast and it’s a fun way to show off your favorite spring fabrics.

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Sew News Placemat & Napkin Set

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I I have a hard time keeping secrets!  Especially since August 2014!  My quilted bunny placemats and reversible bunny napkins are in the April/May 2015 issue of Sew News!  I still giggle a little when I see my name in print.  I am very grateful to Sew News for liking my pattern ideas 🙂  The fabrics I choose are from the Grace line from Blend.  They scream Spring to me!!!IMG_4978

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Mufasa thinks they make a nice new napping spot for him!DSC_1765

I love the texture the quilting gives the placemats.  The added lace and the pieced floral fabrics makes it seem a little vintage!bunny placemat

I love the addition of this ecru lace trim to the napkins.  I also love that they are reversible – no exposed seams!  If you like this project, pick up copy of Sew News and read all about it!
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5 Minute Kitchen Towel Tutorial

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I love to give handmade gifts!!!!!  Sometimes you just need a cult little somthin’ to give a friend.  This is the perfect project!!  Literally, 5 minutes!

Supplies:

Kitchen/Tea towel yardage, or purchased tea/kitchen towel

Scrap of fabric for the bunny, mine is from Riley Blake Designs

Piece of ric rac & lace slightly longer than the width of the towel

Piece of Heat n Bond Lite

Sizzix Big Shot (or you can hand cut any shape you want)

I love this towel yardage – it’s hemmed along the sides.  All you have to do is cut the desired length and add hems to the ends.  It comes in many colors and patterns.  You could totally use a white tea towel, or other kitchen towel!  I cut mine at about 3/4 yard long,

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Iron the Heat n Bond Lite to the back of the fabric.  Run it through the Big Shot – or hand cut the shape.  Peel off the backing paper.  Using spray n bond (or pins) position the lace and the ric rac.  I run the edges of my ric rac through a flame to seal the edges.  Tuck the ends in or around the back of the towel.  Stitch in place.  Iron the bunny into place and top stitch 2 times around it.sizzix bunny towel
And it’s done!  I want to make a stack of them!  Wouldn’t they make cute Easter gifts!  I better get sewing!!

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Little Love Bunny Pattern by Jennifer Jangles

It’s officially spring!  Bunnies are popping up all over the place!  
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I LOVE spring bunny projects.  I have had so much fun making these cute little critters!

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The pattern is from the very talented Jennifer Jangles.  Her pattern is available to download from her website.  The instructions are very clear and it’s an easy project to put together.  All the fabrics are from Blend Fabrics.  With so many fun patterns to choose from, I mixed and matched their fabric lines to come up with some fun combinations.

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I went a little crazy and made 10 of them!!

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Instead of hand stitching the nose and mouth, I used the sewing machine.   The nose, heart, and inner ears are all appliquéd with Heat n Bond Lite.  I used black thread and outlined stitched the appliqué pieces 2 to 3 times each.  The black really helps the fabrics pop.

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Baby Mufasa is always helping with the sewing projects.  I was thinking I might fill one of the bunnies with some catnip 🙂

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Once you make one, I bet you have to make more and more!  They each have unique personalities!

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