Quilt of Joy: Stories of Hope from the Patchwork Life
Draw these stories around yourself like a well-loved quiltQuilters flip through books and magazines and sort through scraps of fabric when planning a new quilt. But when God created you, he took more time and care than even the most careful quilter. Through inspiring stories based on twelve beloved quilt patterns, Mary Tatem uncovers the joy we have in God and the hope of beautiful things yet to come. You'll enjoy stories featuring the following quilt blocks:Pickle DishPine TreeBear ClawCrazy QuiltSchool HouseDrunkard's PathTumbling BlocksLe Moyne StarLove AppleMariner's CompassRose of SharonWandering FootWhether you're a quilter or quilt lover,Quilt of Joywill reassure you of God's faithfulness and his desire to bring blessing to your life."You don't have to be a quilter to appreciate Mary Tatem'sQuilt of Joy. Take a stitch toward sewing joy into your life every day by reading one of Mary's treasured insights. You'll be pleased you did!"--Jane Kirkpatrick, award-winning author,A Mending at the EdgeandAurora: An American Experience in Quilt, Community, and CraftMary Tatem is the author ofThe Quilt of Life. A Bible school teacher, Girl Scout leader, PTA leader, mom of four, and grandmother of fifteen, she speaks to women's groups and churches on marriage, family relationships, and the grace of God. She lives in Virginia.