This is a story about a girl who loved to sew . . .

I am thrilled to know that everyone who chooses an item or design from Shangri-La-Stitches will get a little bit of the art from my heart for yourself or to give to someone special in your life.

Sewing and creating have always been a part of me. Ever since I was a little girl, all I’ve ever wanted to do was make things. It’s been a constant source of joy for me. It’s been my happy place when I didn’t or couldn’t see a real one. Stitching became my little piece of paradise on Earth, my bliss, my Shangri-La.

My history of making takes on different forms, but sewing and hand embroidery have always been front and center, making me feel whole and fulfilled.  It has always given me strength, and a sense of accomplishment when I needed it the most.  

As I continue to learn and grow creatively, it grows with me. My goal is to create beautiful things, and meaningful designs. My designs and items I make mean something to me, and hopefully will mean something to you too. Stitching is an art, but it also has a deeper meaning for me. It represents an expression of my feelings and emotions, that I want to share with you.

Yes, I believe in Fairy Tales and Happy Endings, and that Dreams Do Come True. They can happen and they do. And if you are reading this, that's proof that it's true. Handmade items are created by real people with real stories. My creativity and heart are in everything that I make, and I hope that you feel the same way about my work. So join me in my stitching paradise and help create your own story with me.  

 

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Love and Stitches,

Cecile McCarrick