Crafty Things

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This week I was able to finish a table runner. Unfortunately, the picture quality wasn't the best on this so the color seems a bit off to me.

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I have really been trying not to spend money on fabric and haven't bought anything new in about 7 months. I wanted to finish this runner but didn't have one piece of material that even came close to the right color for the back. I was so tempted to go out and buy some but decided that I was going to fight the urge.

A friend stopped by the other day and she brought me a stack of fabric. In the pile was a beautiful piece of fabric that was just the right color. I thought it was so cool how God provided something that was just a desire and not really a need.

Here is the back.

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I also made 30 invitations to a ladies brunch in November. Of course, I forgot to take any pictures until after all the envelopes were sealed!

What have you been working on?

Comments

  1. ElizabethdOctober 14, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    That looks perfect! How lovely that your friend came along with the right fabric for you.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Very pretty!

    Debbi

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  3. NadineOctober 14, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Beautiful Terri...your house must be pretty all dressed for fall! :)

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  4. Faye HenryOctober 14, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I love the runner, Terri.. I was just sitting here thinking that I need to make myself one.. Although, it will not be as skilled as yours.. I am not a quilter.. Just prim stuff together... smile..
    And yes, God is a wonderful provider...even for the small things..
    Blessings..

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  5. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    So pretty ~ and so encouraging how God provides in such special ways!

    Weekend joys,
    Sharon

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