pattern // there is a design

I'm a huge fan of almost all of Sufjan Stevens' music. Some of his songs really touch my heart and I often think of it as the soundtrack of my life. Vito's Ordination Song has always been a favorite of mine because the lyrics are very much like Psalm 139, which my parents chose for me when I was adopted. Here are some lyrics:

I always knew you
In your mothers arms
I have called your name...

And when you write a poem
I know the words, I know the sounds
Before you write it down...

Rest in my arms
Sleep in my bed
There's a design
To what I did and said

Download the There is a Design Embroidery Pattern

I've been thinking that I would like to embroider some of the lyrics on a quilt. Before I even got close to that, however, I found that they would make a good gift for someone, which is what this stitched version is. It's been gifted now, so I can share.

Since I used the words "there is a design", I thought that adding a little design element would make sense. The signature Wild Olive face doesn't exactly make sense, but since I stitched it, I supposed that's part of me, and I like to think of God knowing since forever that I would put smileys on things. It's part of His design for me, and I hope that my quirks make Him smile.



What is part of your design?