Gaudete!

Now you see it...

,...and now you don't!

These beautiful brocades, which I ordered through Fabrics Nova last fall, were a part of an in-the-works dream to put together a little shrine. I kept it super-simple (since I don't have a sewing machine) and did a little catch-stitch with supplies I picked up online. I also ordered red, green, and champagne (which I use to cover both white/gold liturgical days). Marie at Fabrics Nova was easy to work with and got the fabrics to us quickly. They are simply stunning (and truly forgiving to this amateur seamstress).

Tomorrow we have Lessons and Carols at a local parish. A transportive way to continue our Sunday of rejoicing! Though it feels more like fall than winter, Ember Days and O Antiphons are just around the corner...

Thank you Catholic Family Crate for creating such wonderful products to help us enter more deeply into the Advent season.