Drop-November Schnibble

 This month for the Another Year of Schnibbles project Sinta and Sherri chose a 'Little Bites' pattern from Miss Rosies Quilt Co called 'Drop'.  Little Bites are made using the 2.5 inch 'candy' squares. I used 2 mini charm packs of Marmalade. I really liked how it came out. I think the pattern would be really pretty in autumn or Chritmas colors too. I may have to make some more. It took my awhile to trim down each step in the block construction but it worked out well. The pattern was pretty easy to make. The pattern gave three options for the pattern. I choose to make the larger version that finishes at 20 inches. I think the smaller quilts would be really cute too
.It is hard to believe that one more quilt will finish off a year of Schnibbles. Now to get them all quilted in the next year! This has been such a blessing to be a part of this this year. I have learned a lot about quilting and my accuracy in piecing has improved a lot. 

Desert Gift

As a marriage expert, sharing advice and recipes to make marriage work, Jill saw her relationship with her husband as the model of how married life should be. So, it came as a shock to Jill and everyone around her when out of the blue, her model husband declares he wants a divorce. Jill is left to wonder what went wrong and if everything she worked for and the advice she had been giving for years had meant anything at all. Through this journey, she rediscovers herself, God and what relationships were really all about. The announcement sends Jill on a soul searching journey. She discovers a lot of things about herself, most things that she doesn't like. She also learns how to trust in God and have faith. Isn’t this what we all need to do? Trust God more in our everyday lives? This book made me rethink some things and while it is not my favorite book, I did enjoy it.

(I received a copy of this book, at no cost to me, for review purposes. Thanks to Tyndale House Publishers and the Tyndale Blog Network for the opportunity

Amish Prayers

Amish Prayers" is a collection of prayers that were translated from "Die Ernsthafte Christenpflicht," a German prayer book that dates to 1708. All of the prayers are beautiful, powerful and deeply meaningful. They are an expression of profound faith, and there is nothing simple or simplistic about them. The prayers are profound, spiritual, and open the heart to God. This is a great book for personal devotions. While we don’t need rote prayers to bring u into God’s presence, these prayers are all very meaningful and spoke to my heart.

Disclaimer: I received this book from Bethany House Publishers for free in exchange for a review.

Lily's Wedding Quilt

Lilly has always been in love with Jacob, but never did she think she would end up married to him, yet that is exactly what happened. She wonders if she is merely settling, or is it actually the will of God. She works hard to keep her heart protected, but finds herself falling in love with a husband she never expected to have, but fears what will happen if he never feels the same.

There is a level of sexual content that just does not belong here, in this genre. It was the most sensual of books of Amish fiction. I usually pass my books on but did not feel like I could pass this one on to be read by my friends. The whole book centers around whether a married (for convenience) Amish couple is going consummate the marriage.  Lilly's Wedding Quilt reads more like a dime-store book.

This review was sponsored by Book Sneeze (Thomas Nelson) who provided the book for review. I was not compensated in any way except for the complimentary book.