One of the churches in the group I minister in has joined 'Small Pilgrim Places' it is a network of churches around the country which stay open in the day time. They encourage people to come inside and rest for awhile soaking in the atmosphere, a quiet haven of peace from the busy world outside. This particular church was recorded in the Doomsday book of 1086 and is situated on a hill with a marvellous view of the countryside. In order to welcome visitors I have left some tatted butterflies for them, it will be interesting to see how quickly they go and how many people take more than one!
This is the church that also has three doves sleeping in the porch, so you have to be careful not to stand directly under them!
Having had an extremely bad start to the New Year with regard to doing any handicrafts I have at last picked up my shuttles again.
This is the church that also has three doves sleeping in the porch, so you have to be careful not to stand directly under them!
Having had an extremely bad start to the New Year with regard to doing any handicrafts I have at last picked up my shuttles again.
Great gift for the visitors!! :)
ReplyDeleteYes and I will never know the people who take one, but hope they bring pleasure
DeleteThat little butterfly is still my favourite pattern, and great for giving away. I love the idea of people taking a butterfly after sitting in the church for a while.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite pattern too Jane
DeleteI hope your butterflies disappear quickly! What a lovely idea! I hope the bad start to your year is over!
ReplyDeleteYes I hope they disappear Diane so that I have an excuse to make more! It is awful not being about to concentrate on any handicrafts as I need to do them for relaxation if nothing else
DeleteThe Small Pilgrim Places is a lovely idea.
ReplyDeleteIt is Michelle and I hope it encourages people to come into this lovely church
DeleteLovely butterflies, such a nice takeaway. I know what it is like to get into and out of that headspace, but now that you are back tatting I wish you joy in every knot. Tatting is a therapeutic mantra for me.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bernice, hope I am on the way to full tatting recovery
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