Hey there! After about a year and a half of recording the Catholic Sprouts Podcast, I have come to a surprising conclusion: STORIES ARE MORE POWERFUL THAN FACTS. Not necessarily more important, but so much more powerful. Here’s what I mean. I love hearing from you about which episodes really resonated with you and your […]

If I have learned anything while making my Saint Cross Stitch Patterns this past year and a half, it is that we have so many awesome saints in the Catholic Church.   SO MANY!   Every time I finish making yet another massive batch of patterns of beloved saints, I come across a few more saints […]

Lately, I’ve been getting lots of questions about stockings: where to get them, how to make them and how to add a child’s name to the top of a stocking.   There are, of course, lots of answers to these questions. But I thought it might be helpful to put together a little tutorial on […]

Everything is cuter in cross-stitch. It’s a fact.   And you know what we all need during these dark political times–more cute (and diligent prayers). I’m in a funny mood today.   We are leaving on a BIG road trip tomorrow, so instead of packing/laundry/cleaning, I am doing something totally silly–making cross stitch patterns.   […]