Dianna
Oct 13

Keeping your supplies handy

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Edited: Oct 13

 

We are all on the move, carpooling kiddos around and running errands. Sometimes when I've got a gap in between activities, I'll snag a few minutes to add a couple verses to my #biblequiltjournal.

 

I keep this tote bag stocked with basic supplies: Bible, my current Bible Quilt journal, washi tape (a larger binder ring keeps it secure on the handle), Papermate flair pens tucked in on one side and colored pencils on the other side. I keep a pair of scissors and a post-it notepad in the end pockets.

 

Bible Quilt journaling tote bagBible Quilt journaling tote bag
Bible Quilt journaling tote bag

 

Depending on where I'm at and how much time I have, I might be creative with writing verses on a page or I might add some doodling to pages-in-progress. Sometimes I'm surrounded by too many distractions and I'll just add swatches of washi tape throughout the journal.

 

ABC Bible Quilt journaling in the carABC Bible Quilt journaling in the car
ABC Bible Quilt journaling in the car

 

If it's been a really hectic day, I'll just pull out my Bible and read or maybe reflect on a certain page in my Bible Quilt.

 

I usually have time during a lull to find a verse or two for the letter-of-the-week in my ABCbiblequiltjournal or at least can brainstorm some words/phrases to add the references onto my ABC flip card set.

 

Having my supply tote available in my car makes these little snippets of time more scripture-focused than scrolling through social media.

 

Each time we glance over verses in our journals, it sinks in a little deeper...and we may even discover we're memorizing verses or at least becoming more familiar with where to find our favorites.

 

 

"I have hidden Your Word in my heart that I might not sin against you." Psalm 119:11

 

 

 

How do you wrangle your Bible Quilting supplies?

 

How do you maximize transitions in your day?

Susan Griffiths
Oct 13

 

 

This crafting basket that I take with me..I can hide my iPad below the cover. 
Think that I need a deeper one like yours now!

 

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Dianna
Oct 13

Awww...looks like you get to “share” your craft basket! 😊

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Susan Griffiths
Oct 20

@Dianna that’s Smudge (she’s dead now) and she would sleep in the strangest of places!

 

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