Religious Needlepoint

Byzatine Icon Canvases by Designing Women

I've always loved needlepoint with a religious slant to it. Of course the Nativity sets I admire are really all about the birth of Jesus at Christmas.  The beautiful menorah designs that I enjoy seeing are the universal symbol of Judaism.

Petei Canvas, Easel Style Finishing by Summer Truswell

There are quite a few lively Our Lady of Guadalupe designs available.  I stitched this one from Petei for my very dear sister in law a few years ago.  The two Byzantine icon designs at the top of the page were a Christmas gift for her daughters.  My family likes remembering the reason for the season at Christmas, so they love getting religious-themed designs.

Seeing these floral crosses from Ann Pace reminded me that I wanted to post two St. Francis canvases for you to enjoy.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2011/12/crosses.html

They are both of St. Francis, the Catholic patron saint of animals.  Since I have a niece who is an ardent supporter of animal care and rights, one of these would be a perfect gift.
http://www.canvasesbegone.com/9854/Sally+Jenkins+St.+Francis+needlepoint+hp+18+ct.html

Now I just need to figure out which one!
http://www.pasttimesneedlepoint.com/product.asp?ProductID=34267


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