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Lord, I Need You

We invite you to experience Sandy Clough’s new prayer journal, “Lord, I Need You: Prayers from a Humble Heart”.

“Lord, I Need You”…isn’t that the essence of so many of our prayers; the heart cry of today when there are so many unprecedented stresses and circumstances? And, it is an open and honest prayer.

If you are struggling right now in your circumstances or if you have a friend who is grasping for hope, this book is the perfect gift. There are Scriptures along with the prayer for each day and a page where you can journal your own thoughts and reflections.

Draw closer to God as you pray these prayers with an open and expectant heart. You will be encouraged and inspired.

Here is a peek at an inside page:

Several readers share the impact this journal has had on them:

I found this journal to be uncommon in that the material and scriptures stayed with me all day. (CW)

This prayer journal has been amazing. It is like no other I have ever read. I feel as if it is giving me the words and scripture that is in my heart, but yet I don’t know how to express…It has been a new way to speak with my Lord Jesus. (LH)

These short, yet powerful, daily prayer journal entries are relevant and timely. Each morning as I sit down to read my daily entry with a cup of coffee in hand, I find that the prayer and verses to follow provoke thoughts in the moment which stay with me throughout the day. (SC)

With so much “life” happening, my thoughts are often scattered and I lack the focus I once had. That is one of many reasons I found this prayer journal to be a special blessing and help to me. It is just what I have needed to help settle my thoughts and mind each day so I can focus on God and my relationship with Him… This prayer journal is just what I have needed! (PW)

Winter Wonderland

In time for the Christmas Holiday Season is Sandy’s newest quilt fabric collection–“Winter Wonderland“.

This collection includes the panel above and numerous patterns. Together they provides you with endless opportunities for mixing and matching to create a wide range of projects.

Here’s a look at some of the patterns:

If you would like get a start on decorating your home and table for the Holiday Season, click here for a free project guide featuring the Table Runner and Placemats below.

Winter Wonderland Table Runner and Placemats

The directions for making the quilt project below are available to you here.

This collection is available in retail quilt stores nationwide.

Magnolia

Sandy’s hugely successful Magnolia design is now available in quilt fabric.

This beautiful feature pattern of squares showcases the Magnolia on a black and white for pillows or other projects.

An array of patterns accompany this line. There are painted leaves–

hand drawn leaves and magnolias–

and beautifully painted Magnolias.

Three additional basic patterns complete this collection.

Ask for this collection at your local quilt retailer.

Bell Buckle

Bell Buckle city sign

The destination of one of my favorite “field trips” is Bell Buckle, Tennessee—east of Nashville and just about 8 miles off of Interstate 24. This small town is full of Southern, country charm. We went by there right after Memorial Day and the wooden soldiers had been added for the celebration.

Wooden Soldiers

If you love antiques, Phillips General Store will draw you in for a treasure hunt in the artful displays of wonderful old vintage pieces. Over time, I have taken home a birdbath, a bicycle, a wheelbarrow and smaller treasures from this favorite antique store.

Phillips Store
Phillips store sidewalk

If you can plan your trip to include lunch time, you will enjoy the Bell Buckle Café’s homestyle cooking or there is a café at the Bluebird Antique store.

Blue Bird Antiques and Cafe

Moon Pies^® are celebrated here at a festival every year—and if you are Southern you know that Moon Pies and RC Colas belong together! The Moon Pie has its origins in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Whether I have a whole afternoon or just an hour to spend, I never want to miss going to Bell Buckle.

Daffodil Day

At our house we are excited when the first green blade of a daffodil plant pokes up through winter’s dried leaves. We check regularly for new blooms opening in our daffodil patch. But for a really BIG dose of daffodils, we go to Gibb’s Gardens near Ball Ground, Georgia where the countryside looks like it has been painted with a big yellow brush. There are 50 acres of daffodils and 20 million blooms! (yes, 20 with six more zeros). What beauty to trumpet the arrival of Spring!

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When we visited the gardens this Spring, we were delightfully surprised to see they were using the Sandy Clough “Daffodils Days” garden flags at the entrance to welcome their guests!

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Even after the daffodils are gone, Gibb’s Gardens is refreshing place to visit—especially if you like to walk, as I do, along a creek lined with ferns or meander through a woodland Hydrangea Garden. By Summer, there is still more to see with water lilies in the ponds, roses and lilies, and a Japanese garden that segues into the gorgeous leaves of Fall.