Lent is a season of reflection, prayer, and spiritual growth—a time to draw closer to God as we prepare our hearts for Easter. While traditional Lenten practices include fasting, prayer, and acts of service, devotional crafting offers another meaningful way to journey through this sacred season. With Windows to Wonder, our Lenten journey cross-stitch Stitch-Along, we invite you to engage in a slow, meditative practice that mirrors the unfolding faith of Nicodemus in the Gospel of John.
Find the latest portion of the pattern here every Monday for six weeks beginning on March 2, 2025.
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Cross-Stitch as a Lenten Journey
Cross-stitching is a process of patience and intention, requiring us to slow down, focus, and trust that each small stitch contributes to a larger picture. In many ways, this is how faith grows—one moment of prayer, one act of devotion, one glimpse of God’s presence at a time.
Nicodemus’ journey with Jesus was not immediate; it unfolded gradually, like a stained-glass window being revealed piece by piece. That’s exactly how this mystery cross-stitch pattern works—each Monday, a new section is unveiled, inviting you to reflect and stitch as the image takes shape over the six weeks of Lent.
As you work on this project, our Bible study podcast will help you consider how Nicodemus saw only glimpses of Jesus at first but grew more certain of His identity over time. Each stitch is an opportunity to pray, meditate on Scripture, or simply sit in the quiet presence of God.
A Stained Glass Window of Faith
This year’s pattern features a stained-glass window design, unfolding week by week to create a vibrant, faith-filled image by Easter. The bold colors and simple backstitching make it a perfect project for advanced beginners and intermediate stitchers, offering both structure and creativity in your Lenten practice.
Much like a real stained-glass window, which is made of individual pieces carefully placed together to create a greater whole, this project reminds us that faith is built over time. Each day’s stitching becomes a prayer, each week’s progress a deeper step into the mystery of God’s presence.
Join the Stitch-Along
If you’re looking for a creative and contemplative way to engage with Lent, the Windows to Wonder Cross-Stitch Stitch-Along is for you. Stitch alone in your quiet moments of devotion, or join a community of fellow crafters as we reflect and create together.
This Lent, let’s stitch our way toward Easter—one thread, one prayer, one glimpse of wonder at a time.
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