An Old Design with Profound Meaning
On my website, there is a free design. I found a microscopic version of the pattern for Outline Stitch Embroidery in a late nineteenth century catalog, and enlarged it. For Christians, the Anchor, the Cross, and the Heart (Sacred Heart of Jesus), with flames arising from it, has profound meaning.
I never know what part of my website will enchant any particular person. The site is so large, I often get inquiries about pieces that people own, or in this case, pieces that people would like to have. This week, someone wrote to ask if I have a quilt with this design and if so, if he could purchase it.
While I offered to scramble to try to hurriedly make the gift he sought, I knew that it would be difficult to meet the deadline. So, instead, the person opted to buy a print based on a song by Ray Boltz: “The Anchor Holds.” If you like Christian music, then you will enjoy hearing the song at this site:
http://www.wrensworld.com/anchor.htm
The e-mail interchange only reminded me of the connectedness of all the arts.
The design can be found here:
http://www.quiltersmuse.com/images/Christian-Cross-and-Anchor.jpg
Have a blessed Sunday. There is so much for which to be thankful.
Patricia Cummings
