Lent~ March 25

Fast

You are the world to your family. Be your best world for them and only them today.

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Pray

Be still and know that God is with you. Right here, right now, in the mess and under the noise.

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Give

When you face a motherly crisis, remember that, way back on your wedding day, God gave you all the graces you need to handle it. Claim them.

Intentional Weekend: A Little Easter Sewing

First, it's not too late:-)!

I put up a quick picture of the girls' dresses on Thursday afternoon because I was so darn excited that I could hardly contain myself. I LOVE these dresses and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute with these patterns.  Several people asked for specifics. It's definitely not too late to do this. I ordered patterns from Oliver  + S on Sunday evening and got a box of them on Thursday. The patterns are also available on Amazon. I'll link to both for you. There are still two weeks left until Easter. Go for it.

I let the girls choose their own fabric and I'm tickled at how each dress really does reflect the personality of its own little girl. Of course, this charm may be a bit less lustrous when we hand down, but I won't think about that until next year.

I can't say enough wonderful things about the Oliver + S pattern. Liesl Gibson, designer, is a master teacher. The directions and drawings were flawless. Putting these dresses together was pure joy.  I made three dresses in four days without pulling a cranky, irritable sewing marathon. (And this is the first time I've ever sewn dresses for my girls...) It's all about the pattern, girls. I'm telling you--a great pattern is everything.

Katie's Dress

Oliver + S Ice Cream  Dress

(available at Oliver + S and at Amazon)

Size 12

Heather Bailey Freshcut Cotton in Watermelon Jelly Bean

Heather Bailey Pop Garden Rose Bouquet in Peach This one was in my stash--and I have a lot left, which might be good because Kristin was eyeing Katie's dress and thinking it just might fit her. 

Karoline's Dress

 

 

Oliver + S Ice Cream  Dress

(available at Oliver + S and at Amazon)

Size 5

Bonnie and Camille Ruby Cotton Sherbet Jitterbug

Bonnie and Camille Ruby Cotton Swoon 

Pockets are Delighted 

Sarah's Dress

Oliver + S Ice Cream Dress

(available at Oliver + S and at Amazon)

Size 3T 

Twirl Spinning Pink Twirling Flowers Cotton

Twirl Spinning Pink Mini Twirls Cotton

Twirl Spinning Pink Twirly Dots Cotton

Please, please: if you make Easter dresses (or any dresses; or anything else at all) come back and let me know. I'm so loving talking sewing and my family would be really grateful for someone else to listen to me. 

Lent ~ March 24

Fast

Refrain from self promotion. "The only way to make rapid progress along the path of divine love is to remain very little and to put all our trust in Almighty God. That is what I have done" (St. Therese of Lisieux).

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Pray

Is there someone who inspires feeling of inferiority in you? Offer a Memorare for that person's intentions.

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Give

Page through your wedding album with your children today. Remember how loved ou felt that day. Love your family well.

Lent ~ March 23

Fast

Let go of despair and know that God gives you sufficient grace. "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible" (St. Francis of Assisi)

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Pray

Pray to know how God wants ou to spend your time today.

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Give 

Make sure everyone in your family gets at least one of your hugs today.

For my friend Cari,

who planted seeds of inspiration for handmade Easter dresses nineteen years ago.

I'm a late bloomer;-)