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Be Joyful Always…

I don’t have any finished projects to share today.

But I am in the home stretch of my “Be Joyful” embroidery, thanks to the few minutes I’ve had, before games and at half time, during a busy soccer season.  One last flower and a few last accents and I’ll be done.

I’ve enjoyed every minute I’ve worked on this embroidery.  I love the admonition… be joyful ALWAYS.  Pray and give thanks.  It’s been like a mantra for me as I’ve stitched.

I’ve made more than my share of mistakes on this embroidery.  Stitching on the essex linen was a bit of a challenge for me, since it likes to send the needle off my line just a fraction.  I’m not an expert embroiderer, so this embroidery has taught me a lot.  I’ve never done more French knots or lazy daisy stitches ever.

I’ve loved it so much that I’ll be starting a new one this week… one as a gift and one for my home.

If you are interested in the pattern, it comes from Amy of nanaCompany.


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8 Responses to “Be Joyful Always…”

  • Dayna:

    Calli, it is exquisite and I don’t see any mistakes! I love the textures in this piece and the message is such a good reminder…thank you!

  • lisalyn:

    love it .. are you working on linen ?

  • BarbinVa:

    this is really beautiful. I used to be able to do this type of handwork until my eyes got bad..You did a wonderful job on this…how I miss all this…

  • Annie:

    Wow! Absolutely gorgeous. I’ve got to make this!

  • Amy Palmer:

    Hi Calli,
    There are many reasons I’m glad you’re my visiting teacher. You inspire me in many ways and are such a good example. I need to make it to your site more often. And I think I need a good sewing project like this one. Maybe you can help me start something. :)
    Amy

  • Linda:

    You did a great job!

  • Amy:

    This is gorgeous Calli! I love the linen you used it has such a great tone and sets off your stitches beautifully. I just noticed the tiny smiley face down there in the left hand corner. Did you do that?

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