25 Crafts of Christmas has been rolling along in no particular order of importance, except that this one should have been first. Or last, if we were counting down. I enjoy trying all kinds of different types of craft and working with new and interesting supplies and tools, but embroidery will always be the one I hold closest to my heart. Yes, that's terribly sappy, but it's how I feel.
When people ask me why I love embroidery, here's what I tell them: It's inexpensive and easy to get started, it's super portable, and you can do SO MUCH with just a few simple stitches. If you haven't tried it before, let 2014 be the year you start stitching. (My Embroidery Basics series is a great place to start!)
Even closer to my heart than embroidery is this baby. This baby who isn't a baby anymore.
I've looked at the 25 Crafts of Christmas as an advent calendar of sorts. Advent means coming. Christmas is coming! But traditionally in the church calendar, Advent is a time to focus not only on a day of celebration, but how Jesus is coming again. At Christmas and every day, I look forward to that day. It's the hope that I hold onto.
I place my hope in the baby who grew up, died to pay for the wrong things we do and then lived again, who lives forever and is coming again. The baby who isn't a baby anymore, and who loves you more than anything. Think about that. Ponder it in your heart. And if you ever want to talk about it, email me, tweet at me, comment...whatever works for you.
Amidst all the Christmas crafting, may we never set aside the beautiful gift of God's son.
I really enjoy all of your embroidery patterns. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post and I LOVE the baby Jesus pattern :)
ReplyDeleteOh! I love this pattern! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteOh I just fell in love with this blog even harder ;) Embroidery and Jesus. My two faves!
ReplyDeleteLovely design!
ReplyDeleteI was hoping you would chose embroidery for one of these days. Thank you for sharing about Jesus. I want to be honest about my faith on my blog and in my art always. It is encouraging to see others doing the same thing in real and simple ways. Keep up the great work.
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Oh, this is wonderful, I love it and the meaning behind it. Thank you so much! I'll have to find something extra-special to embroider with this.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
What a beautiful sentiment and just what I needed to hear at this moment. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this. God bless and Merry Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this! So cute- it makes me want to get back into embroidery.
ReplyDelete-Jenni from Bottomley Cottage
www.bottomleycottage.blogspot.ca
Thanks so much for the free pattern. I made one! Photos on my blog: http://andchips.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-christmas-post.html
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely pattern. I love how you show messages through stitching!
ReplyDeleteBeccy x
www.beccyandbuttonthecat.blogspot.net
This pattern is precious! Thanks for sharing your designs!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I've seen it on several blogs, but finally found where it is. A wonderful pattern, some wonderful advent thoughts.
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