by Martha Brady | Apr 12, 2021 | AGING, BIBLE MEMORY, CHANGE, HOPE, RELATIONSHIPS
You may have noticed a few signs of quilts or quilting symbols here and there lately on my website. Why? Because from quilting I have learned so much about life and been reminded of many spiritual truths as well. Since quilting is part of my life, I decided to have it...
by Martha Brady | Apr 1, 2021 | BIBLE MEMORY, GOD'S CHARACTER, GOSPEL OF GRACE, HOPE, RELATIONSHIPS
This happened first. I wasn’t able to copy it because it was too long. It is only in the apostle John’s version (John 13).This passage talks about Jesus washing the feet of the disciples just as they had their last private meal together before His death....
by Martha Brady | Feb 22, 2021 | CHANGE, HOPE, RELATIONSHIPS
Log Cabin Block-The focus of my post today will be on the Log Cabin Block because it is an interesting one in general. The meaning historically of this block is that it is all about the home. At the center is usually either a red or yellow/orange square that signifies...
by Martha Brady | Feb 15, 2021 | CHANGE, HOPE, RELATIONSHIPS
This quilt pattern is sometimes called the North Star pattern. I’m more familiar with the name Sawtooth Star for this block. I’m sure there are a few other names as well. This was simply a reminder to the slaves that they needed to follow the North Star as...
by Martha Brady | Feb 8, 2021 | CHANGE, RELATIONSHIPS
The two blocks we are going to discuss today are Bear’s Track and Drunkard’s Path. They are blocks that have been around a long time. Of course, that is why no suspicion was aroused when quilts with these blocks were hung on porches, fences, or...
by Martha Brady | Feb 4, 2021 | AGING, CHANGE, NOTES FOR CARE GIVERS, RELATIONSHIPS
How do we support the person we are caring for as we give them care? Hopefully, we knew them well enough before they were sick that we have some insight into how to do that. But their illness may have changed them. Some of the changes are temporary, such as...
