Winter sky

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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 burse opens to the right –which was important for the fabric pattern’s direction, so I was glad to have found that out BEFORE I started sewing. I delivered them (and the cope which only needed hemming)...

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 us and he just remembered to bring it to me this past Sunday.  Since this Sunday begins Ordinary Time I have to get it done this week. While I’m at it he also needs a new chalice veil and burse for...

Papal appeal following earthquake in Haiti

VATICAN CITY, 13 JAN 2010 (VIS) – At the end of today’s general audience, held in the Paul VI Hall, the Pope launched an appeal “for the dramatic situation currently being experienced in Haiti”.”My thoughts go in particular to the population hit just a few hours ago by a devastating earthquake which has caused serious loss of human life, large numbers of homeless and missing people,...

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...

sunshine and cherry blossoms

It’s cold outside this morning and there’s a fresh layer of snow on the ground. Outside it’s winter but inside it’s all sunshine and cherry blossoms. Maria’s favorite Christmas gift seems to be her little house (it’s a ‘market’ actually but to her it’s a house). .Some of my happiest memories are of the times I spent alone as a child in creative play. I had many...

New year, new theme

You’ll have to click through to see my new theme if your on a reader. Not that’s it’s all that exciting but I have added some nice banners down the side with links to my various offerings (you’ll have to click on the Home link [top left] to see them) It was time for a change. I like it. For now . ....