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  Churches are among some of the most beautiful places I have ever been to.  In particular, I love stained glass…the way light shines through it, the various colors.  My husband’s family parish has some of the most unique stained glass I’ve ever seen.  Entire portions of the wall are stained glass, only without the usual […]

Catholic, embroidery, Faith, faith projects

May 22, 2013

Satin Stitch Cross

Ever since I stitched up this project for St. Patty’s Day, I’ve been sort of obsessed with satin stitch.  For those that don’t speak embroidery, satin stitch is just a fancy way to say “long stitches that completely fill an area”.  There are lots of ways to do satin stitch and what I love about […]

embroidery

April 14, 2013

Framed Satin Stitch

Here is a post I did over at Sugar Bee Crafts a few weeks ago.  I have this hanging in my baby’s room, and I just love love love it. Hope you do too! Today’s project is a simple portrait with a felt flowers accent.  Before we get started I wanted to say something about the […]

Adult Projects, embroidery

April 3, 2013

Embroidered Portrait with Felt Flowers

    St Patrick’s day is not only a good day to dress in green and eat corned beef.  It is also a great time to remember just how lucky you are.  And let me tell you, I feel pretty darn lucky these days.   My toddler is spunky and fun.  He is started to […]

Adult Projects, embroidery, Family

March 8, 2013

Embroidered Hanky for St. Patrick’s Day