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In the Loft {giveaway}

lenten runner in use

Sue, from In the Loft, has introduced herself here before, telling a bit about herself and the story of how her shop came to be.  She creates gorgeous hand painted figures, perfect for your home or Atrium.  This weekend Sue is here sharing her gorgeous Lenten runners (and a few other things as well)!

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In Sue’s words:

I love this season. Snow and cold abound…but spring is on it’s way.
Lent is fast approaching and I am happy to be in the loft working on items that will help families celebrate the church year.
The Lenten Table Runner is a favorite. My family had used a paper Lenten path to mark the days of Lent since the kids were little. I created a beautiful canvas runner that we could use every year. Now, I am pleased to offer this item to others.
Here is a lovely way to mark the days of your Lenten walk and teach your children about the beauty of this season. This double-sided runner is durable and beautiful, sure to be used year after year.
+As you celebrate Fat Tuesday(Mardi Gras), place runner with the “Alleluia, Alleluia” side showing. As you end your celebration, turn over the runner to hide the Alleluia, showing your children that the Alleluia is hidden (not sung) during Lent, revealing the image of the stone path leading through the Lenten desert to the Tomb of the Resurrection.

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+A grapevine wreath with thorns (toothpicks provided) is set in the center of the runner. You may wish to have your child/children remove a thorn each time a sacrifice, prayer or act of charity is offered.
+Each day during lent you will move the small wooden cross or mini wreath (your choice) one stone forward on the path to mark your progress toward Easter.
+ On Holy Saturday, remove any remaining thorns from “crown” and decorate with ivy and colorful, spring flowers, symbolic of the Resurrection and new life.

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+At the Easter celebration, the table runner is once again turned to the Alleluia side to grace the table with a beautiful and festive reminder of the Easter season. Place your decorated wreath in the center space provided.


My saint figures are perfect for tucking into Easter Baskets. Don’t forget Saint Patrick‘s feast day is March 17!

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Also available are mini altar sets,
good shepherd

the Good Shepherd and His sheep,

the last supper

and Jesus and His apostles for The Last Supper.

I am happy to create custom figures, and can work from photos if you wish.  Please contact me through my Etsy shop if you would like to explore this option.


I am excited to offer one Small Things reader a Lenten Table Runner (This giveaway is open to U.S. readers only as shipping costs would be prohibitive.)  Included are: Table Runner (approx. 12″ x 45″), 8″ grapevine wreath, wood cross, mini wreath, and 1 pkg toothpicks, muslin bag for small items and large muslin storage bag for all items.
***In addition, I would like to give a 10% discount on all orders.  Use code SMALLTHINGS10 at checkout to receive the discount. Discount is good through Friday, February 17.

For your chance to win, simply leave a comment on this post.  Comments are closed and the winner is Kim D.!

hand painted wood figures

 

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Comments

  1. this runner is awesome. I use purple fabric throughout the house during lent. We cover our crucifixes with is as well as a piece of cloth for the middle of the table. Your table runner is beautiful. Thank you for the chance to win such a wonderful gift.

  2. If I am selected for this prize, I will give it to the young family of four children who are godchildren to us. Two of the children have chronic illness. This would delight the family!
    Thank you.

  3. What a wonderful idea for celebrating Lent! And I particularly love that it can be used again and again. Sure hope to win! 🙂

  5. This runner is so neat! I love the idea that the Lenten season could be “present” at the dinner table not only in the prayer corner. I would be very grateful to have it for me and my family.

  6. I absolutely love everything Sue does. She is an extraordinary artist!!! Thank you for hosting this giveaway!?

  11. Wonderful idea! With Lent coming this would be a grace-filled addition/tradition to our dining room table. All your products are beautiful. Thank you.

  12. What a beautiful way to pray and remember… it is helpful to have these things right in front of a busy family!

  18. I love your work. It is charming and approachable. The sacredness of it is visible but still It is meant to be used by small hands, as part of family worship.

  23. What a wonderful idea! And the Atrium figures are delightful. We founded the Atrium at our churches 10!ters ago – so many nights sanding little figures….

  27. Oh, so beautiful. A perfect addition to living out the liturgy. I have been wanting the St. Patrick figure for a long time. I think I might finally get it with this discount.

  34. Such a beautiful way to celebrate Lent and to keep Christ’s sacrifices and suffering, because He loves us so very much, at the forefront of our lives. What a beautiful idea and you executed it perfectly. Thank you for your generous opportunity. May God continue to bless you.

  37. I love this runner! I find most of our Lent devotions need to hinge on our family meals or they don’t always happen, so this is perfect. Your work is so beautiful — I can’t wait for my Mary to arrive!

  40. I would love to mark the days of lent with my family this way! Beautiful and hands on. Perfect.

  45. Oh, aren’t these Lenten items simply beautiful! Thank you for hosting such a lovely giveaway!

    Joy and blessings to you!

  48. As a Protestant, I’ve never really paid much attention to the liturgical calendar. We did Advent, but that’s about all. Then a few years ago, I added special Bible reading (the whole thing the first year) to Lent. It was fabulous. This year, I’m trying to explore how I can follow this calendar a bit closely, including my family. So, we blessed our home on Epiphany and lit all the candles (and read the account of Jesus being dedicated) on Candlemas. I’ve been thinking about what to do for Lent. I love this idea.

  49. Those are really beautiful. My kids would love to have a runner like that on our table at home.