". . . when we say that the Church is a family, we mean it quite literally. The Church is not a reflection of the reality that is "family"—quite the opposite. The family is a reflection of the reality that is the Church." -Fr. Robert Johansen

Mater Amabilis button...

A few people have asked recently for a Mater Amabilis button so here you go: Small large Please don’t hotlink –if you need help with the code just let me...

A winter skirt wearing solution...

I like wearing skirts but in the winter it’s a challenge because I do not like wearing tights (I just cannot stand how they feel) so I made myself some “pantaloons” today that are just...

February sewing...

I made this cape for Maria just after Christmas and finally got some pics.  It’s a nice heavy weight wool lined with flannel backed satin.  It’s her “church” cape. She’s pretty...

Wordless Wednesday...

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Sewing Journal update...

The chalice veil* and burse** are finished! The burse was the biggest challenge. I found directions online but struggled for a bit until I finally figured it out. I discovered in my research that the...

Sewing Journal...

I know some are waiting for a pattern and tutorial and I promise I WILL get to it but right now I have more pressing matters. Long before Christmas I  had told Fr. I would hem his cope but time got away from...

Sewing Journal...

A nursing pillow for my cousin Amy. Super easy to make (I used my old one as a pattern) and sure to be my new go-to gift idea. I used a cotton flannel on the bottom and medium weight cotton on...

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