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Did you enjoy coloring as a kid?
Remember all the coloring sheets of cornucopias and pilgrims? My friend, Lara, and I recently played around with making a cornucopia template set to share with y'all...

Thankful HeartsTis the season of gratitude and giving thanks for all the blessings we have. I'm grateful for getting to see some friends IN PERSON after a long pandemic withdrawal. It's good to acknowledge the "ordinary" blessings we've missed along the way.

 
How's your progress going on our monthly series??

30 Days of Mercy

Walks have been lovely this week with all the beautiful leaves blowing about. I'd love to see your Fall pages! 
 
Leaf      Leaf border      Tree     Three Trees

Fall Layers
 
For those of you who have a larger journal, did you know you can still use the regular sized (slightly smaller than 7 x 10) templates?
 
You can even create a background border by gluing on a decorative page first, then layering the template page on top of it. Secure it with a little washi tape and a few stickers... you've got instant color and texture built in through the layering process!

If you've done seasonal pages before and want to share them or display them in a different way, you can make a color copy of your page and add some new elements like I did for this page on Abundance.  

 
College kids are arriving home
 
Traveling is back again
 
Gathering is a GO!

Take it ALL in, friends!

Kids out of school for Fall Break? Keep 'em engaged in a meaningful way with some BQ goodies.

Young Bible Quilters have a lot to share! | Biblequiltjournal.comI get ideas all the time from my young Bible Quilting friends, so I'd like to encourage them to share here so others can benefit. How do we do this? Have Mom join this website: look up in the right hand corner for a "sign up" icon & enter the contact info here.

Bible Quilting with Kids | Biblequiltjournal.comDo you have some kiddos that do Bible Quilting with you? Their enthusiasm is contagious and it's refreshing that they don't have the typical barriers we do in terms of getting everything "just right." They just go for it!

Looking Ahead

 
Jumpstart your 2022 Monthly Bible Quilt Journal now and feel a little more prepared for the New Year launch of the Drawing Near to God series.
 
***This post has a process video for you:
Prepping your 2022 Monthly BQJ

BQ EVENTS
BQ ZOOM Chat: November 30th  11-11:30 am (central)

Holiday Open House - December 4th 10 am - 8 pm
Come hang out and create with me... or drop by to browse the shop. See link below for details:

Come-and-Create Workshop/Open House | Biblequiltjournal.comKickstart your 2022 Bible Quilting & Shop for Holiday Gifts

Too far away to attend the Open House? Here's an opportunity for a SNEAK PEEK:

ZOOM into the Open House/Creative Workshop | Biblequiltjournal.comSneak peek into the BQ Creative Workshop/Open House

 
BQ ZOOM Chat: November 30th  11-11:30 am (central)
 
Our last BQ gathering of the year - Tuesday, Dec 14th
ZOOM Morning Chat 11:00 am.
In-Person BQ evening session 7-9 pm

 
Have a blessed Thanks giving, my friends. Treasure all the face-to-face gatherings in a special way this year!
 
Hugs and prayers,
💛 Di
 
October 2021     November 2021

Around the Shop | Biblequiltjournal.comSeveral people have made inquiries recently re: what BQ products where available and what would be the best way to get started. So...I did a spontaneous video tour of my in-home shop for you, which hopefully will give you a better overview of what's accessible to you on your BQ journey.

Gift Cards are now Available!