I met Adriane in Fredericksburg, Texas. Otherwise known as God’s Country. We met there for a girl’s weekend with a some other charming ladies and had a dandy good time. (That’s her photobombing Jan and the boots in the photo above). She’s AMAZING, dear people. She just turned 30 and is the editor of an awesome national magazine (The Lutheran Witness), the wife of an ADORABLE dairy farmer, and the author of a brand new book, released this month called—Hello, My Name is Single. She wrote it at precisely the time she met her future husband and somehow still managed to finish the book. It’s a message so needed in the church today. This is not just a book for single people, but a book for those of us who know and love single people. She’s funny and tells the beautiful truth of God’s love and provision for all his children.
As you well know, I just got back from a quilting workshop with Anna Maria Horner and I’ve decided to give up EVERYTHING else and take up quilting full time. If you need me, I’ll be in Nashville devoting myself to patchwork. It was so much fun and one of the most inspiring days I’ve had in years. It didn’t hurt that my sister and I took a road trip together sans kiddos. That part was pretty special too. Anna (pronounced Ahh-nna) oozes love, generosity, and creativity. I was so smitten with the whole thing that I think I’m signing up for the needleworks workshop in September. Meet me there? You need some Anna in your life, trust me on that.
Sister and I came home with two colorful quilt tops (lap or child size) that we pieced and sewed together that day. You can go ahead and give us a standing ovation, if you’d like. I’ll wait. I’ve got all day. Look at what we made with our own two hands!
Last subject. The podcast. Y’all have driven it to the top ten in the new/noteworthy religion category in just four weeks!! Thank you so much for your support and for all your emails/comments/messages. I so appreciate your enthusiasm, not just for my podcast, but for podcasts in general. Can you believe you’ve been missing out all this time? Stevie and I had our Saturday morning coffee on the boat yesterday morning for the sole purpose of catching up on some podcasts. I’m glad so many of you are becoming fans, too.
Keep sharing with your friends! Here’s the link to the first 5 podcasts in the series on Creating a Life You Love.
Okay, back to Augustine’s Confessions! #nerdygirl #justalittlelightreadingforthelake
Oh, that book is intriguing! As a 43 year old single woman in church, I totally get the title. Good grief, categories drive me batty!
Do you have kids? No, I don’t?
Oh, what does your husband do? I’m not married.
{crickets}
Women, we love Jesus! That gives us so much more in common than not! I’m so glad you love your husband and children but I want to know you and how God made you and who you are.
Done with my rant and might just have to go order that book. 🙂
Listening to your first podcast right now!!! I’m trying to get hooked! I am such a visual person/learner that I often get distracted. Here’s to a change!!
i can’t wait to snuggle up with your new QUILT! ohmahgah!!!
yes some anna and some edie…everyone should have a little of both
xo
Quilt colors: SPECTACULAR! The one behind Anna is right up my alley! You & your Sister’s look pretty darn good too! Standing ovation, can you hear me? The dogs are barking in harmony- would love to attend one of her classes or weekends- I had my eye on the one with Natalie Chanin. Have you looked at her designs? OMG! She’s something else-
Sorry, you are not allowed to quit pod casting. Not yet 🙂 I wrote my 1st podcast review for you 🙂
Thanks for sharing 🙂 Have a great week
I always identified with you, but when you said you have been to Fredericksburg….All I have to say is we must be sisters from some other time. I live in the Pacific Northwest, but have family in FBG and LOVE it there! Love your blog, thanks for sharing all that you do!
Love your podcasts. I’ve been a baptized believer for many years but have a life-long struggle with low self-esteem which hinders my ability to have true faith. I would love your comments. Thanks.
Beautiful quilts…colors are so you. Glad you had some good sissy time too. 🙂 I’m enjoying your podcasts…I don’t always agree 100% (speaking on the one about faith), still, I like hearing different points of view. It’s what makes the world go round.
xo, Jess
I love your quilt top! Did you use pre-cuts or did you cut them all out yourself? Cutting always gives me the heebie jeebies. I’m so scared I’m going to ruin the fabric! You two did a great job either way. To sit under Anna Maria Horner must have been amazing.
Your quilting adventure and podcast update got me hooked. It is incredible to see your passion for creativity and the positive response to the podcast. Count me in for the needleworks workshop. Can not wait to share in that experience.
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