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Continue reading →: Hands that Give: Stitching Compassion One Soap Sack at a Time“She stretches out her hands to the poor,and reaches forth her hands to the needy.” — Proverbs 31:20 The Gift in Your Hands Every skein you unwind, every loop you pull, every knot you tie is more than a craft, it’s a gift placed in your hands to be given…
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Continue reading →: Sweet Liberty CoasterFreedom of speech is a sacred gift. As makers, mothers, teachers, and citizens, we are uniquely positioned to speak truth—with both courage and kindness. In a world of noise and uncertainty, our voices can carry comfort, wisdom, and peace when we root them in truth. “She opens her mouth with…
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Continue reading →: River View Cowl: Inspired by the St. Lawrence RiverThere’s a moment in early spring on the St. Lawrence River, at the border of NY and Canada, when the wind rushes off the water, carrying hints of lavender skies and sapphire waves. That’s when I reach for yarn and hook, drawing inspiration from the ripples, chill, and color palette…
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Continue reading →: Consider the Flowers
“Consider the Flowers” – The Meaning of Birth Month Blooms and How We Celebrate Them at Common Threads “Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.”— Matthew…
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Continue reading →: The Beauty of the Ordinary
The Beauty of the Ordinary: Creating as an Act of Mercyby Vicki Caruana | Common Threads at vickicaruana.com We often celebrate the grand gestures, the intricate designs, the showpieces of our craft—but what about the ordinary? The everyday act of making a simple washcloth, a soap sack, or a wool…
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