Bible Blocks: Genesis to Job

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September 25	1Samuel 21	Friendship		October 30	2 Samuel 11	Army Star
June 15	No May block available Ruth	Farmer's Fields		July 15	1 Samuel 12	Coronation
March 15	Joshua 6	Crossroads To Jericho		April 15	Judges	Children of Israel
January 15	Numbers 13	Hill and Valley		February 15	Deuteronomy	Wilderness Pathways
November 15	Exodus 14	Slave or Son		October 15	Exodus 5	Brickwork
August 15	Genesis 37	Joseph's Coat		August 15	Genesis 34	Bonus: Aunt Dinah
June 15	Genesis 22	Steps to the Altar		July 15	Genesis 28	Jacob's Ladder [2]
April 15	Genesis 8	Doves in the Window		May 15	Genesis 14	Sarah's Choice
February 14	Genesis 3	Garden of Eden		March 15	Genesis 4	Brother's Keeper
January 30	Introduction			January 30	Genesis 1	Night and Day

In the Beginning, God CREATED!

That's how our English Bible begins, and that's where we return again to present a precious series of Bible based quilt blocks

In the beginning...GOD!

That's the first place to start: wherever these patterns go; whoever chooses to use them, we pray that message comes through clearly. Everything starts with God, and with His Word. God gives us our purpose, our inspiration. We believe something wonderful will happen as you read and ponder His Word as you make something pretty with our patterns.

The very first thing we learn about our awesome God is that He is creative. [The word created actually means to make something from nothing.] Before this first chapter ends, we're told mankind is made in God's image. Surely that means that we are created to be creative too. How wonderful! Made in the image of a God who sees creation and says "that's good!" We can't make something from nothing, but we can share the joy of taking thread, fabric, and time to make something that makes us think "that's good!" And, each time you hold up your completed block, ignore the little flaws, slightly off-kilter points, and rejoice in your creation, knowing that your Creator God feels that same joy when he considers YOU!

ABOUT THIS SERIES

• We'll be revisiting the Genesis to Job series with new and revised patterns and a fresh look at the Scripture messages ;
• We're planning to present at least one block each month: some months we hope to present a bonus block We expect this series to run for about 18 months;
• Blocks will be available in 6" and 12" sizes with simplified instructions for beginners where appropriate;
• We will not be giving you fabric requirements: so much depends on how you choose your fabrics, whether you make the larger or smaller blocks, and how many blocks you choose to complete. Those making the 12" size blocks may find there are more blocks than they need for one quilt: think about co-ordinating pillows or a wall-hanging;
• We suggest you begin with a "drop-dead-gorgeous" focus fabric [We purchase at least 4 metres for a queen sized sampler and 2 metres for a lap quilt] and choose all your other fabrics to coordinate. Don't forget at least one "zinger." Your best bet might be to pick one focus and then purchase fat quarters or pull fabrics from stash to coordinate.
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On to the Bible Blocks!

Please note: we've become aware of small errors requiring Corrections to The Word in Patchwork