09
Apr
Each should use whatever gift they have received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s faith in its various forms. 1 Pet 4:10 NIV
As knitters we have a gift that can be used to serve God by serving others. In an effort to share in that gift, Bear Witness is hosting a Baby Shower to provide […]
09
Apr
If you don’t know how to crochet (or knit) I think the following story might be a good reason to learn.
(ok, it’s not real, it’s an internet pass around story, but I like the idea)
A man and woman had been married for more than 60 years.
They had shared everything. They had talked about everything.
They had […]
28
Mar
If you are a quilter or are interested in becoming one check out the “You Can Make This” web site. Currently they are featuring a “mystery quilt”. Sign up on the web site (it’s free) and download the first mystery block. Future blocks will be available to complete the quilt. What is it? You will […]
14
Mar
March offers many celebrations. St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, the arrival of Spring and National Craft Month.
Get out those needles, boxes of miscellaneous odd and ends, fabric and wood scraps. I’s time to get busy and get creative.
Many web sites are offering ideas to inspire you and many include projects for kids. Here are a […]
07
Feb
I finally have reformatted and completed the Knit Bible Study Book 1. Here you will find 7 lessons including scripture and word pictures. Links to free patterns to correspond to each lesson and ideas for thought and prayer throughout the week.
The digital format is in PDF format. You will need a PDF Reader to view […]
02
Feb
…he now showed them the full extent of His love. John 13:1
Valentine’s Day is a national celebration of love featuring flowers, candles, jewelry and other gifts. Not everyone feels that love. Today you may know someone in need of a special expression of love in a "Valentine from Jesus". Bearnabas Bear comes with a special […]
17
Jan
I have just started and posted my first "Knit in Prayer" newsletter. You are invited to check it out. This month features a story about a tangled mess of yarn and a link to a free pattern to make an iPod Hoodie. I hope to continue each month with a scriptural object lesson, a pattern […]
06
Jan
I have started my notebook at ravelry dot com. You can find me there now as “BearyAnn”. Ravelry is an exciting new website for knitters, crocheters, spinners and designers. Jess and Casey have done an excellent job building this site. I am just now starting to fill in my “notebook”. Here a pattern can be […]
01
Jan
I just signed up for the second annual Knit-Out at the Mall of America. Got my reservations for the Country Inns and Suites and hope to teach knitting and or crocheting for a session during the weekend. This FREE event looks like it will be a weekend filled with fun, fiber and fantastic events. Author Debbie Macomber and TV personality […]
05
Dec
I recently hosted a party for my Knitting Bible Study (the study will be made available for download after the first of the year). As a guest gift and table decoration, each place setting had knitting basket ornament. It was fun and easy to make and the ladies were excited to receive it.
A simple […]