October is my favorite month for so many reasons. The warm colors of fall, the taste of pumpkin, and the focus the month brings to the powerful prayer of the rosary. As the entire month of October is dedicated to the rosary, it makes sense that Our Lady of the Rosary’s feast day, too, occurs this month. She’s the inspiration…
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In December of 2015, National Geographic published an article titled “How the Virgin Mary Became the World’s Most Powerful Woman”. Mary has appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine more times than almost any woman since publication began in 1923. Like Beyoncé, Shakira, and Cher, she is know throughout the world by just her first name. She is the mother…
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I’ve been having such fun sharing our cross-country journey with you all on Instagram, and am thankful for a new opportunity to bring the wonders of creation to you! This week, on Catholic Mom, I’m sharing a bit of the gorgeousness that is Utah. There are so many national parks, state parks, and community parks – plus one of the…
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We’ve been on a giant dinosaur kick lately at our house. From visiting the dinosaur museums in Utah and Colorado to watching Dino Dan, Dino Dana, and Trek’s Adventures on Amazon, it’s been all dino all the time. So, when our little guy asked, “Mom, did God make dinosaurs?”, we picked up our family bible and read: “God said, ‘Let…
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The advent wreath is a classic tradition in many Christian homes. The four candles – three purple and one rose – offer a way for us to count down the four weeks of advent until the true light comes. In this print, three purple and one pink candle sit inside a holly wreath. Each of the wreaths is slightly different,…
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The month of October is dedicated to the rosary, a beautiful form of prayer. October 7th is the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary, and she is our newest sew-a-saint doll in our growing collection! In this lovely doll print, Our Lady of the Rosary holds a rosary in her hands, and is surrounded by rosaries – each…
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St. Therese of Lisieux is our second Sew-a-Saint print, and one of my favorite saints! By making small offerings each day, and thinking of them each as a little flower that she lay before Jesus, I find a saint that I can relate to – and a way for me to practice each day, too. In this tender doll print,…
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One of the most common questions I receive is “what is a good beginner sewing project for someone new to sewing”? While there are many great ideas available for novice sewists, I wanted to create something that would both create an opportunity to quickly have a lovable project in hand as well as teach faith along the way. …enter our…
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St. Therese of Lisieux is a popular saint among women and girls alike. The lovely way she shared her faith – her little offerings of flowers each day – is something we can all relate to. Born in 1873, she often battled illnesses throughout her 24yr life. Her humility shined through her essays, published the year after her death. The…
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When it comes to patron saints, my little guy’s favorite saint is St. Michael the archangel. So, it made sense to make him be the focus of our first saints fabric line! Saint Michael comes complete with battle armor and holds a sword and shield. The sword and shield repeat throughout the print, and the delicate white stars of heaven…
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I’ve been having such fun sharing our cross-country journey with you all on Instagram, and am thankful for a new opportunity to bring the wonders of creation to you! This week, on Catholic Mom, I’m sharing the start of our journey, how it came to be, and the sites we’ve seen in California. The article “Exploring California” is the first…
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On our travels this year, we are coming across so many adorable small town churches. Each has its own history and story to tell! I’ve been enjoying Mass so much each weekend as we visit a new parish; so far, we’ve been to Mass in three different states and each has been lovely. These little parishes served as an inspiration…
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This year, from now through July of next year, my family and I are on a one-year tour of the US! We rented out our home, and are living in the cutest RV you ever did see 🙂 It’s such a great opportunity to grow together, and share wonderful experiences as a family. One of our favorite pastimes is to…
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It’s been a few years now that I’ve been designing quilt patterns, and one of my favorite things to do is – once the pattern is done and quilt ready to make – to wander around a quilt shop, looking and admiring all the lovely fabrics. The colors, the textures, the prints…so so beautiful When making novelty mini-quilts – those…
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This post, on finding time to sew, has been an exercise in irony. I’ve always been a believer in the concept that “life is a journey, not a destination” – yet lately, our journey has gone from being one of relaxed enjoyment with moments of busy to one where we move from one thing to the next, squeezing in hugs…
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Celebrate the winter weather with a night out ice skating! These ice skates remind us of the beautiful days spent skating with friends. Whether you opt for white skates with pink laces, or black hockey skates with white laces, the possibilities in creating custom ice skates for the ice skaters in your life are endless! Each block finishes at 12″…
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Share some magic with the world around you! The show has started, and the magician, with a twirl of his wand, is pulling a rabbit from his hat. The audience cheers, as will anyone you share this fun block with! This adorable magic paper pieced block finishes at a standard 12”x12” size, making it a wonderful addition to any quilt….
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It’s Advent, which is a time of preparation in our house – not only for the coming of Christmas, but for the making of gifts for our family and friends! Receiving something handmade is extra special, regardless of how old you are. I have fond memories of making presents for my parents, grandparents, and God parents each year, just as…
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When my youngest brother moved out of the home, my mom and dad went through a bit of “empty nest” and brought home the cutest miniature schnauzer. I’m not a dog person, but Toby is genuinely a sweet dog…who was a bit lonely until, a few weeks later, my mom brought him home a sister. Abby is a cocker spaniel…
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Hi, y’all! I’m excited to share something that’s really special to us and our family. A few months ago, Elayne of Annunciation Design reached out and shared that she was looking for a few other artisans who were interested in creating a custom family mission statement. Now, my background is in the corporate world, and I absolutely grasp the importance…
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Are you ready for some fun Halloween themed sewing? I sure am! Halloween is such a fun holiday – it’s one of my favorites, as it’s silly and goofy…and there’s no gigantic expectation tied to it like some other holidays. It’s also one of the sweeter holidays – did someone say candy? My sewing project this month, as part of…
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