I found this piece while cleaning the sewing room this past weekend:

I made it from scraps several years ago but never really cared for it. Too small for a baby quilt, not something I would hang on a wall. But when I found it again, I saw new possibilities. Especially since I also found a small pile of batik scraps to add to it like this:

After some rearranging and sewing, it became this:

I thought this would be a good quilt for the shelter but needed to be a bit bigger. So I added these grey batik like borders to the top and bottom.

Today, I hope to find a backing and get it in the frame. Wow, this picture is bad! Hope you get the idea. I am really loving this now and looking forward to playing with the quilting. And to think I nearly threw that middle piece away…

How often have I made quick judgements of others and wanted to cast them aside without seeing the beauty of what they could become or even what they already are. I am thankful this morning that God sees me as I could be but still loves me as I am. A wonderful teacher named Brian Simmons once said, “God gives us a crown and allows us to grow up into it.” I like that.

I am linking up with Judi at Patchwork Times for Design Wall Monday. Go visit and see what others are working on today.

Until next time…