Anyone have any paper piece patters or any other kind of patterns for doing anything irish?
claddagh, clover, anything would be greatly appreciated..
or if someone kjnows where i can buy one off the web that'd be fine too.. thanks!
Michelle in NJ
Check for Celtic Knot patterns. A Google search should bring some up.
Betty in WI
Do you have EQ5?
I have a great leprechaun applique drawn into EQ. There are also Irish patterns in the EQ block libraries.
If you don't have EQ I could send you a picture file. See here and following
Whenever I need any sort of applique patterns, I go to internet coloring book sites & have always found what I needed, including clover.
Can you share the Irish blessings here... with us all?
Kate in MI
IRISH BLESSINGS.
May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you, and all your heart might desire.
May St. Patrick guard you wherever you go, and guide you in whatever you do-- and may his loving protection be a blessing to you always.
May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields and, Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
May you have love that never ends, lots of money, and lots of friends. Health be yours, whatever you do, and may God send many blessings to you!
May the sun shine, all day long, everything go right, and nothing wrong. May those you love bring love back to you, and may all the wishes you wish come true!
May your feet never sweat, your neighbor give you ne're a treat. When flowers bloom, I hope you'll not sneeze, and may you always have someone to sqeeze!
I-rish you a very nice place to live, I-rish God's greatest gifts he'll give. I-rish you health, and wealth, and more-- I-rish your smilin' face were at my door!
May you have: A world of wishes at your command. God and his angels close to hand. Friends and family their love impart, and Irish blessings in your heart!
May you alway walk in sunshine. May you never want for more. May Irish angels rest their wings right beside your door.
May God grant you many years to live, For sure he must be knowing. The earth has angels all too few. And heaven is overflowing.
May you have the hindsight to know where you've been the foresight to know where you're going and the insight to know when you're going too far.
May God grant you always... A sunbeam to warm you, A moonbeam to charm you, A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you.
May you have warm words on a cold evening, a full moon on a dark night, and the road downhill all the way to your door.
May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light. May good luck pursue you each morning and night.
For each petal on the shamrock. This brings a wish your way Good health, good luck, and happiness For today and every day.
May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.
May peace and plenty be the first, To lift the latch to your door. And happiness be guided to your home, By the candle of Christmas.
May the embers from the open hearth warm your hands, May the sun's rays from the Irish sky warm your face, May the children's bright smiles warm your heart, May the everlasting love I give you warm your soul.
May you always have work for your hands to do. May your pockets hold always a coin or two. May the sun shine bright on your windowpane. May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you. And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks, May your heart be as light as a song, May each day bring you bright, happy hours, That stay with you all the year long.
Leprechauns, castles, good luck and laughter. Lullabies, dreams and love ever after. A thousand welcomes when anyone comes... That's the Irish for You!
May the good saints protect you, And bless you today. And may troubles ignore you, Each step of the way.
May joy and peace surround you, Contentment latch your door, And happiness be with you now, And bless you evermore.
May the saint protect ye- An' sorrow neglect ye, An' bad luck to the one That doesn't respect ye t' all that belong to ye, An long life t' yer honor- That's the end of my song t' ye!
May good luck be your friend IN whatever you do. And may trouble be always A stranger to you.
May your blessings outnumber The Shamrocks that grow. And may trouble avoid you Wherever you go.
These things, I warmly wish for you- Someone to love, some work to do, A bit of o' sun, a bit o' cheer. And a guardian angel always near.
Whenever there is happiness Hope you'll be there too, Wherever there are friendly smiles Hope they'll smile on you, Whenever there is sunshine, Hope it shine especially for you to make each day for you as bright as it can be.
May your troubles be less, And your blessing be more. And nothing but happiness, Come through your door.
May brooks and trees and singing hills Join in the chorus too, And every gentle wind that blows Send happiness to you.
Lucky stars above you, Sunshine on your way, Many friends to love you, Joy in work and play- Laughter to outweigh each care, In your heart a song- And gladness waiting everywhere All your whole life long!
When the first light of sun- Bless you. When the long day is done- Bless you. In your smiles and your tears- Bless you. Through each day of your years- Bless you.
May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow. May the soft winds freshen your spirit. May the sunshine brighten your heart May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you. And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love.
He who loses money, loses much; He who loses a friend, loses more; He who loses faith, loses all.
May you enjoy the four greatest blessings: Honest work to occupy you. A hearty appetite to sustain you. A good woman to love you. And a wink from the God above.
May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun. And find your shoulder to light on. To bring you luck, happiness and riches. Today, tomorrow and beyond.
May you live a long life Full of gladness and health, With a pocket full of gold As the least of you wealth. May the dreams you hold dearest, Be those which come true, The kindness you spread, Keep returning to you.
May the friendships you make, Be those which endure, And all of your grey clouds Be small ones for sure. And trusting in Him To Whom we all pray, May a song fill your heart, Every step of the way.
Follow the various links here and there are many more Irish blessings, toasts, superstitions, etc listed
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Wow! My cup runneth over! Thanks, Cats!
I've heard a few of those Cheryl, they're quite nice..... here's a couple more - not sure if they're official "blessings" or not, but my grandparents said them all the time, and my mom still does. I remember them well.
"If you're lucky enough to be irish, you're lucky enough"
"May you be in heaven a full half hour before the devil knows your dead"
"May those who love us, love us. And those who don't, may God turn there ankles so we may know them by their limp" =A0 Patti in Seattle
Thanks!
Kate in MI
I found a couple of Irish x-stitch patterns too!
One is a nice scroll with words and shamrocks - "May the Lord keep you in his hand and never close His fist too tight". It wouldn't be hard to convert to applique if you wanted to.
What lovely sayings and blessings, made me start my Sunday morning with a tear.
Also check out the Scarlet Rose site for lots of Celtic Knotwork type patterns... NAYY
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