In my studio I have a wall above my cutting table that has been blank for a long time. Recently, I decided to fill it with reminders of what I want my life to represent, where I have been, and what Stitches By Sturman supports. The pictures are from the several mission trips I have been on. The quilted cross was made by the women of The Mashia Foundation. The women live in Nigeria and help support their families by making quilted items and selling them. Since my first trip to India in 2006, Stitches By Sturman has purchased at least 4 sewing machines a year for women in India to start their own sewing business to support their families.
I bought all the frames at garage sales for .25 to .75. They were not in the best condition and really did not match.
Using some black spray paint, it did not take long for all of the frames to look a lot better and like they all went together. I then picked some of my favorite pictures and printed them in black and white and placed them in the frames. I now have a daily reminder that this is what it is all about and Stitches By Sturman is God's way of providing me with a way to support women 1,000's of miles away doing the same work I do and giving me a connection with them through His love.
I am linking up to: Between Naps on the Porch, Its So Very Cheri, Keeping It Simple, Mad Skills Monday, The DIY Show Off, The Girl Creative, Skip to My Lou, Today's Creative Blog, Coastal Charm, New Nostalgia, Me and My Bucket, The Thirfty Home
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Oh I love this! Nice to meet you!
Amy
Posted by: Amy | August 01, 2010 at 09:34 PM
How beautiful! How resourceful too!
God bless you ♥
~Maria
Posted by: Maria | August 02, 2010 at 08:39 AM
really likin' your photo display, so meaningful to you! glad you have displayed them.
Posted by: the cape on the corner | August 02, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Beautiful! Love the black on the frames!
Posted by: Kaysi @ Keeping It Simple | August 02, 2010 at 01:16 PM
What a beautiful daily reminder. Love it!
Christi @ A Southern Life
Posted by: Christi at A Southern Life | August 02, 2010 at 03:14 PM
Very nice! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!
Posted by: Ginger | August 03, 2010 at 07:34 AM
That turned out wonderful. You did a great job.
Posted by: Sherry | August 03, 2010 at 08:10 AM
I love the cross in the middle of all the pictures. Great symbolism that God should be the center of our family. Thanks for sharing your awsome wall!!
Posted by: Amy@ The Butcher The Baker & The Craft Maker | August 03, 2010 at 10:24 AM