27 April 2012
Joy is more than a smile, it is an attitude of the heart which permeates your entire being. It affects all of life, how you handle situations, and how you reach out to others. As Mum said, “[joy] is internal and eternal.” And there’s only one place to find and have true joy – it is found in the Lord.
“You make known to me the path of life;
in Your presence there is fullness of joy;
at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
—Psalm 16:11
Click here to read Mum’s post about cultivating and filling our days with joy.
This month’s free pattern from Clementine Patterns features several delightful graphics for Joy – download the PDF pattern for free and embroider your own version of “Joy”! (For personal use only. This PDF pattern is available for free download for two weeks – now through May 12th.) UPDATE: Now available here!
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,
for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.”
—James 1:2-3
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P.S. Missed last month’s “love” pattern? No worries – it is now available as a PDF download in our Etsy shop!
Oh, how pretty! Thank you!!
Thank you!
Hi Emily! I’m so glad I found your website thru your mom’s site. You are a beautiful girl, inside & out, and an inspiration to me as I strive to teach my children as well as your parents taught theirs! I also love your photography! Simply beautiful! Thank you for sharing your heart!
Thank you so much, Emily! Would you perhaps be able to refer me to a good book on embroidery? It has been many years since I have really taken on a project, and both my 7yo and I want to start! I need a refresher, though, especially if I am going to also teach my daughter.
I have some of the etsy designs on my Mother’s Day wish list!
Blessings for your weekend!
Lori, that will be delightful to embroider alongside your daughter (I have many fond memories of stitching with my mother)! For books that include embroidery instructions and examples, you might take a look at The Embroidery Stitch Bible and The Needlecraft Book – your local library might have these on their shelves.
I love what your Mom says. “Joy is internal and eternal.”
The pictures are beautiful too!
Love your blog.
Thank you so much! I do hope I am making cherished memories with my daughter!
Blessings!
Thank you for the new pattern! We’re looking forward to using it!
Thanks so much for sharing the embroidery…JOY is one of my all-time favorite words! I’m sure it will work up beautifully!!
What beautiful embroidery!! I really want to learn how to do that.
I love the way you framed it, and those flowers are lovely.
Blessings,
Miss Lizzy
I just found your blog via facebook and… wow! I love it so much! Your blog design, your photos, and this post are just amazing. <3 You're so talented!
eve @ essence of eve
Beautiful pictures to go along with a beautiful post. I love how you opened it:
Joy is more than a smile, it is an attitude of the heart which permeates your entire being. It affects all of life, how you handle situations, and how you reach out to others.
That’s so true. Joy isn’t just a smile we put on our face!