joysinstitches

  • Item of the Week – Crocheted Tam

    Item of the week at half price in my Etsy shop is this crocheted cotton slightly slouchy tam, with a vintage button-clustered ornament – slashed from $12. Continue reading

  • The Weekly Word – Malachi

    But unto you that fear My name  shall the Sun of righteousness arise  with healing in his wings;  and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall. -Malachi 4:2 Continue reading

  • December Tutorial – Needlefelted Bunting Doll Ornament

    The holidays are fast creeping up on us, and it's time to get out the greens, light the Advent candles, and listen to Christmas music. Also, it's a fun time of year to make Christmas ornaments for a tree or… Continue reading

  • Item of the Week – Linen Pendant/Brooch

    Item of the week in my Etsy Shop is this freeform embroidered rustic linen pendant/brooch. Half price until 12/9/13 – slashed from $10. Get an extra 15% off most items in my holiday sale now! Go to my shop for… Continue reading

  • The Weekly Word – Isaiah

    Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see… Continue reading

  • Hairstyle of the Week

    This isn't a proper tutorial, just a few photos for your own inspiration… Since my back hair is too long for a truly 1940s look, I always have to be creative about what I do with it. I found a… Continue reading

  • The Weekly Word – Psalms

    Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments. Thy testimonies that thou has commanded are righteous and very faithful… Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth. -Psalm 119:137-138, 142 Continue reading

  • Preparing for Thanksgiving…

    …with apple pies! No, we don't eat them a week old. I know Thanksgiving Day isn't until next Thursday. This one is for our church's Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow.  If you think it looks delicious, you should taste it! The recipe… Continue reading

  • Item of the Week in my Etsy Shop – Blue Rose Garden Neckwarmer

    This stunning buttoned neckwarmer with blue roses is half price in my Etsy shop for one week only – slashed from $19.   Continue reading

  • The Weekly Word – Mark

    And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God?  or with what comparison shall we compare it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the… Continue reading