lenten letters
dear friends,
i heard my friend, mark, mention a few years ago that he takes on the practice of writing one letter per day during the season of lent. since then, i have spent several lenten seasons writing letters, and I have found that connecting with others in this way is also a profound (and fun) way to connect with god.
speaking of fun, my friend, susan, and I are up to our ears in the process of opening a new fabric store! We hope to be selling bright, modern, quilting cottons (and much more) at our 688 south cox location at the end of april/beginning of may.
so… in a crazy attempt to combine my love of god and fabric AND gather god energy in our wonderful new space, I am having two…
LENTEN LETTER WORKSHOPS.
tuesday, feb. 28th from 6-8:30 & wed., march 7th from 6-8:30.
$10 per night, and all materials are included.
we’ll talk a little bit about the theology and spirituality surrounding the practice of letter-writing, and then we’ll get out the fabric scraps, sewing machines, etc. and create little works of art, sure to elicit smiles from recipients and postal workers alike!
no prior sewing experience is necessary. We’ll be learning/applying a technique that is foundational in quilting. Space is limited. Email me to sign up (themsrevolution(at)gmail(dot)com).
stay tuned for more info about “sew memphis,” as we will be called. the facebook page and web page are coming soon.
love,
mary allison
Tags: 688 south cox, fabric shop, lenten letters, postal workers, quilting, sew memphis, sewing machines, spirituality, theology
February 20th, 2012 at 7:47 am
dates? if it works, I am in.
am enjoying watching this new adventure unfold!
emily
February 20th, 2012 at 9:34 am
DUDE! I thought I recognized that card I thought maybe you had just randomnly happened to make one with similar fabrics! Also CONGRATS on opening a fabric store, how fun! i hope you share pics!
February 20th, 2012 at 9:31 pm
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February 21st, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Opening a shop?! What an adventure!!!! Can’t wait to hear more!
February 21st, 2012 at 10:59 pm
This makes me think a trip to Memphis is in order. I can’t believe you’re opening a fabric shop and I can’t wait to visit it!!!
February 27th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
I love that you are opening a fabric store and combining your love of fabric with your love of God. Resonates with my soul. Blessings on the journey of opening this treasure and these lenten letter workshops.