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Well, lately I have been missing the farm.   This year, for the 1st time ever, I didn’t make it down to the farm for calving.   I griped about my husband’s previous job that sent him on many long business trips, but with that job, the kids and I enjoyed a lot of time […]

Adult Projects, Catholic, embroidery

May 4, 2016

St. Isidore the Farmer Free Cross Stitch Pattern

Hi Friends! Today marks the month mark from my due date. And although it feels like a month too long, I woke up this morning with the beginning stages of nesting.   Granted I haven’t actually done anything yet to make the home ready for our baby girl unless you count making a few lists, […]

Adult Projects, Baby, embroidery

April 25, 2016

Twinkle Twinkle Cross Stitch Pattern

Hello Friends! Well, it’s the season for religious crafting around here.  Holy Week with a brood of little ones means a little less time for quiet prayer and a few more (hopefully) meaningful crafts as a family.  For my children, at least, the crucifixion is a difficult thing to understand. And I’m not sure even […]

Catholic, Faith, kids crafts

March 14, 2016

Crucifixion Craft: Cross Stitch and Perler Bead Pattern

Even though I (sadly) don’t have a speck of Irish blood flowing in my veins, I do love St. Patrick’s Day.  I love dressing up, an excuse to drink beer on a weekday, and just all the Irish fun that comes with this feast day.  My mom shared this love with me since her beloved sister Mary‘s […]

embroidery

March 8, 2016

Free Saint Patrick’s Day Cross Stitch Pattern