A Treasury For Thursday

How can someone not love mason jars? They are so timeless, beautiful, and graceful. I'm going to scour yardsales and antique stores this summer on the hunt for more. And of course, etsy always has some available!

Linking up these beauties here:
Suzy
Ramblings of a Christian Mom

On the Worktable

My worktable looks suspiciously like our kitchen table.....

Here's a peek at what I've been working on:

Slowly but surely it is turning into a rag quilt! My first one! I have 98 squares cut out in these photos!

More pics and instructions to come when it is finished.

The fabrics are all flannels from JoAnn's. They often go on sale for 1/2 price, so always try to buy then if you can!

I had the cars and stripes leftover from some burp cloths I made for our baby. I went to the store and they were out of those exact prints, but the stars, recycle design, and red match nicely!

Linked at:

Quiltstory
Amaze Me August

Sew Cute Tuesday

Anti-Procrastination Tuesdays

Serenity Now

To MO, AL, OK.....With Love

Damage in Joplin, MO.

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We all know that many parts of the US have been destroyed by recent tornadoes. Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alabama were hit hardest.

Destruction in Oklahoma.

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Devastation in Alabama.

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Now is the time to give what you can to help. A dollar. If each of my followers gave

one dollar, we'd raise over $200 for relief.

It's a drop in the bucket, but a big drop!

I've compiled a list here of ways you can help. Please choose one that best suits you and give as you are able. Our fellow Americans depend on it.

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Red Cross: Donate online at their website here.

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Bama Bound Quilts
For all my sewing buddies! If you can make a child's sized blanket, this group will get it to kids who need it! They also need handmade tote bags for the blankets to go in as well

as a small stuffed animal to put with them.

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Dana who blogs at Old Red Barn has a clever gig going! If you donate through the little paypal button on her blog, she gives the money to Red Cross. PLUS, for each dollar you donate, she enters you in a drawing to win this gorgeous quilt. Handmade by her!

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Salvation Army: A well-known organization providing help to the damaged communities. You can donate online here.

Doxie puppy says "Please donate."

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Christ's Church of Oronogo (a local church in MO) is leading the way with organizing volunteers, donations, and shelter for people in need. To learn more about how you can partner with them to help, visit their website here.

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Pray. Of course the thing that costs nothing is the most powerful. Pray that families who lost loved ones will be comforted. Pray that those whose employer is no longer functioning can find work. Pray for children who will be terrified of every flash of lighting from now on. Pray for workers to have strength and energy.

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Spread the word. Tell your friends and family about this blog post so they can see ways to donate. Tweet about Red Cross. Blog about the Bama Bound Quilts. Update on facebook and ask friends to give $1. We have the power to help!

Linking here: Lamb Around, So Very Cheri, Cherished Treasures, I Heart Naptime, Flamingo Toes, Me Making Do, Keeping It Simple,

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Friday Funnies

Hope you enjoy these!

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Knick Knack

Wordless Wednesday

Bronze appliances? Who knew?

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