Meet Me

Bonjour!

Bonjour!

My name is Jill but everyone calls me Jilly. I live a tiny home near apple orchards and the ocean with my husband and our rescued beagle. I design cross stitch patterns inspired by vintage French linens, French motifs and flowers. Roses are my muse. 

My husband is a scientist. I work per diem as a counselor in a crisis center and an advocate for the homeless. We reside in coastal New England, on the North Shore of Boston. Our condo is decorated with a mix of modern and vintage Hollywood Regency decor. 

I hope you have a cozy and gentle time stitching my patterns. Put the kettle on, relax and create a heartwarming piece of hand embroidered art. Stitch your stress away while flowers flow from your needle. Please visit my Shop to browse the cross stitch patterns and notions.   

In between pattern posts, I happily share lots of my favorite recipes and a few craft projects too. I'm mindful of where my food comes from, trying my best to support humane farming. Good cooking starts with a spark of interest, quality ingredients and a thoughtful approach. 

I've also lived in New York City and Philadelphia, PA. My maternal great grandfather was a coal miner from Lithuania. As a hobby, he made clothes and quilts. My grandfather sold textiles. My grandmother made Christening gowns. My parents owned a restaurant. Sewing and cooking are in my roots. 

My husband and I are primarily on a quest to come closer to God through our Catholic faith. We've found much truth and beauty there. We have a deep love for The Blessed Virgin Mary, admiring her mercy, humility and her "yes" to God's will for her life.   

We're flawed creatures, trying our best to trust in God. We believe in balancing private prayer, churchgoing and social justice issues. We work at keeping our hearts open. We look inward, patiently working on ourselves. Prayer and silent reflection are very much part of our path to peace. God's first language is silence. You can read more about our spirituality, some thoughts on solitude and simplicity here.  

I'd love to hear from you! Please email me at sewfrenchembroidery@gmail.com

Peace and Blessings! 
xx ~ Jilly