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Some days fill up before we ever find a quiet moment.

There are people to care for, places to be, work to finish and a mind that doesn’t can’t always quiet its self just because we finally get to sit down.

But connecting with God doesn’t have to wait for an open schedule or the perfect setting.

What if it could begin with a few honest minutes?

A moment to pause.
To name what you’re feeling.
To meet God right there.

Anxious. Grateful. Angry. Hopeful. Tired. Peaceful. Or somewhere you can’t quite put into words yet.

That idea became the beginning of something new.

Sanctuary Moments is being created as a gentle place to connect with God through Scripture, prayer, worship and creative reflection - even in the middle of a full day.

Because you don’t have to step away from your real life to find Him.

Meet God in the moment you’re in.

More soon. 🌿

Beginning again is rarely one big, brave moment. More often, it’s a quiet choice we make over and over.

That’s why I wrote 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘉𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯. It’s a Christian devotional for the small fresh starts - the days when you’re finding your footing and need a reminder that God is still with you.

Starting over is not a failure of faith. Sometimes it’s where faith becomes deeply personal, one honest step at a time. 🌷

If this sounds like something you or someone you love needs right now, you can find the book at: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alex-Parsley/author/B0FY3ZVGH7/allbooks

Be still, and know that I am God. - Psalm 46:10

I hand-lettered this verse as a reminder I need in plain sight. When my mind is already three steps ahead and I’m trying to figure everything out, these words invite me to pause.

I don’t have to have it all settled before I can be still. God is here, even in the middle of the unfinished things.

Where would you put a reminder like this - in a quiet corner, or somewhere you’d see it in the middle of a busy day?

A little peek at the current bestsellers in my Spoonflower shop - and apparently, you all love a good everyday coordinate as much as I do. 🤍

These designs are simple, versatile, and easy to use across all kinds of everyday sewing and decorating projects:

• Sanctuary Birds in Beige
• Soft Neutral Stripe
• Sunflower Stripe Floral
• Wavy Stripe in Deep Red + Beige
• Simple Modern Cross - Golden Ochre
• Rock Your Socks Off Chromie

From quilts, clothing, and accessories to nurseries, wallpaper, and home décor, these are the kinds of patterns that can quietly pull a whole project together.

But the sweetest surprise? Seeing “Rock Your Socks Off Chromie”, one of my Down syndrome awareness designs, among my current top sellers. 💙💛

That one means a little extra to this mama’s heart. I love knowing that a design created to celebrate individuality, inclusion, and a little extra chromosome love is finding its way into your meaningful projects.

Thank you for supporting my artwork - and especially the designs created with a little more story and heart behind them.

Which of these would you choose for your next project?

Three published stories. Three different conversations. And readers across multiple ages and seasons of life. 🤍

Each of these books began with the hope that a story could help someone feel seen, begin an important conversation, or offer a little hope right when it is needed.

Have you purchased, gifted, or read any of these stories recently? I would genuinely love to hear what you thought.

Which story found its way to you- and what part stayed with you after you closed the book? Your messages, reviews, and shared experiences mean more to me than you know. They also help these stories reach more children and families. ✨

Seeing these patterns together as a quilt might be my new favorite way to imagine this collection. 🤎

This mockup brings together my whimsical woodland patterns - playful foxes, tiny mushrooms, autumn wildflowers, leafy sprigs, snails, acorns, and other little forest finds - in a warm palette of deep red, dusty rose, brown, mustard, soft green, and cream.

The larger woodland animal prints make sweet feature fabrics, while the smaller florals and scattered motifs work as coordinating prints. Together, they’re perfect for autumn quilts, woodland nursery projects, children’s clothing, cozy accessories, and fall home décor.

All of these whimsical woodland fabrics are available in my Spoonflower shop, where you can order them by the yard or choose from wallpaper and home décor options.

Now I’m curious: Would you make this into a quilt, or do you see another sewing project? 🦊🍄🌿

Wildflowers, wild horses, and autumn colors - this collection feels especially right for this moment. 🤎

With deep red, warm brown, dusty mauve, soft beige, and pale pink, my “Wildflowers & Wild Horses Collection” brings together a little bit of fall, a little bit of western, and a whole lot of free spirit.

It would be beautiful for autumn quilts, western-inspired sewing projects, cowgirl apparel, cozy home décor, or a room that needs a softer take on rustic western style.

And after spending the week thinking about Dolly - her sparkle, strength, kindness, and wonderfully unapologetic way of being herself - these designs feel like they carry a little of that same wildflower-and-rhinestone-cowgirl energy. ✨

Available as fabric, wallpaper, and home décor in my Spoonflower shop. Link in Bio

Which are you drawn to first - the wildflowers or the wild horses?

May the 4th be with you. 🐾

This is probably one of the most random designs I have made. But I love it. Love my Bassett Hounds. You can grab this one for all your pup needs in my spoonflower shop.

One of my favorite characters to illustrate in Beautiful Child, What Could You Be 🤍 Her name is Brindlee.

My kids spent so much time around firetrucks at Jason’s work - they were hooked from the start. Like most little boys, both of mine dreamed of being firefighters at one point or another.

But while I was creating this page, I couldn’t stop thinking about all the little girls who dream the same dream… and sometimes get discouraged before they ever get the chance to try.

So this one is for the girls.
The brave ones.
The curious ones.
The ones who feel called to something big.

There is space for you, too. 🚒✨
Thanks for the inspiration.

You can grab your copy at apcreatively.com
And if you prefer to read on the go, all of my children’s books are available in digital format as well.