The First Friends challenged society with radical ideas and sought the support of those who shared their beliefs. Learn more about Quaker life from 1650-1800
Let Your Life Speak Quaker designs have always fascinated me. Elements of simplicity, symmetry and peace shines through. The Quaker Nine designs can be completed either individually, or they can be pieced together in a 3x3 grid, or any other variation that would fit your vision. There are a total of 9 designs which are numbered 1 to 9. The Quaker patterns on the edges follow into the adjoining squares. PDF Download only, not a finished item. This Sampler was inspired by the beautiful designs and motifs used by Quaker teachers. Skill Level: Intermediate Finished Design Size 150 x 150 stitches Terms of Use: This pattern remains the property of Cozy Lil Designs and is intended for personal use only. You may not distribute this pattern.
A collection of images by featured photographer Jean Schnell celebrating the beauty of Quaker meetinghouses.
Quakers are spiritual people who actively seek a connection with the Divine as modeled by Jesus. The official name of the denomination is "The Religious Society of Friends". They are also known informally as Quakers or Friends. The...
Over time Friends have developed ways of interacting and behaving that we believe are consistent with God’s will. This is what has become known as Quaker Testimonies. For simplicity sake ou…
On Instagram, I stumbled upon the account of Bailey Gammon, a young Christian woman and lesbian who posted about her head-covering journey.
by Lucy Duncan Having worked at Friends General Conference and now AFSC, as well as having F/friends who work in Quaker schools, colleges, and yearly meetings, I’ve heard a lot of conversation about what constitutes a Quaker organization. I find that these conversations uncover much theological diversity, as well as discussion about whether the Quaker faith is primarily a faith about how we regard our relationship to the divine or about how we live. I think this is an important and interesting conversation for Friends to have.
The Quaker Faith, also called the Religious Society of Friends, is about 350 years old. While not all Friends have exactly the same beliefs, there are some basic foundations to the Religious Society of Friends. These "foundations" are called testimonies. Some consider Quaker testimonies to be are radically counter-cultural as the testimonies challenge the values of our current
The First Friends challenged society with radical ideas and sought the support of those who shared their beliefs. Learn more about Quaker life from 1650-1800
Quaker Cross Stitch sampler PDF chart/pattern. Easy to read symbols and instructions with full DMC thread list. Fabric used in chart is 14ct Aida or 28ct evenweave, but alternatives can be used to suit your preferred fabric. Finished design is 30.1 X 59.6cm, allow extra edging all round. Count 149 X 312 This is a virtual pattern that is printed at home on your computer. The PDF file is sent immediately after payment directly to your computer email. Patterns cannot be returned/refunded. Design by Lesley Wilkins, author of Blackwork Made Easy, Beginner's Guide to Blackwork and Traditional Blackwork Samplers, all published by Search Press. Additional designs can be found in the Antique Sampler St shop on Etsy
Quakers, the Religious Society of Friends Quakers are members of a group with Christian roots that began in England in the 1650s. The formal title of the movement is the Society of Friends or the R…
"Take a large frying pan, and using a suitable brand of grease, slice the tomatoes, dredge in flour, and fry. After they are fried, remove about three-fourths of the tomatoes, leaving a few that have, perhaps, started to disintegrate or fall apart. "Remove pan from fire, mash tomatoes, and stir in a flour paste. Add pinch of soda. After these are well-mixed, milk in the desired quantity is added and frying pan is returned to heat. "Caution must be taken that the milk is not boiled, and is just brought slowly to a simmer. Add the remaining tomatoes to reheat them. Salt and pepper can be added to season." More "Lost" Quaker Recipes Quaker Dutch Apple Cake (1954) Quaker Cauliflower with Cheese (1954) (Origin - "The Quaker Cook Book" by the Women's Auxiliary of the High Point Friends Meeting of HIgh Point, North Carolina, 1954.)
Now that I am participating in this impromptu cross stitch Mystery Quaker sampler stitch a long I have also been reading up on what 'being a Quaker' meant. I found two ideas attributed to the 'Quakers' and thought I would share them here .... These are universal truths in my mind expressed in many parts of the world and seem most appropriate in this age where we are surrounded by so much 'noise'.
The First Friends challenged society with radical ideas and sought the support of those who shared their beliefs. Learn more about Quaker life from 1650-1800
What do Quakers believe about God and the Bible? Do they believe differently about Jesus than mainstream Christianity does? How the Quakers Got their
The First Friends challenged society with radical ideas and sought the support of those who shared their beliefs. Learn more about Quaker life from 1650-1800
Quakerism begins with a belief in the nearness of God. That immediacy translates into a life of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, and equality.
The word Amish evokes thoughts of horse buggies, rolling acres of farmland, and most importantly, a more simplified life. Although the Amish live modestly, they feel blessed with all they have. Their farmsteading priniciples are no different. Because they have embraced and preserved traditional farming methods passed down for hundreds of years, many who are beginning their journey towards a more agrarian lifestyle are looking to our Amish friends for some guidance.
Learn about Quakerism and find out facts you may not have known about the Quaker religion and beliefs.
Learn about Quakerism and find out facts you may not have known about the Quaker religion and beliefs.
Glysophate was found in Cheerios, Quaker Oats, and other breakfast cereals--here's why that's truly frightening. By Kat Kennedy
A quotation by 19th century American writer Ralph Waldo Emerson on the wall of the main meeting space in Moyallon Quaker (Religious Society of Friends) Meeting House, near Gilford, Co. Down. A beautiful and fascinatingbuilding, open as part the 2012 European Heritage Open Days. Alexander Christy, a Quaker from Scotland, founded a branch of the Society of Friends in the Moyallon area in 1692, and a meeting house was built in 1736. Today a meeting is still held for a small congregation on a monthly basis.
A collection of images by featured photographer Jean Schnell celebrating the beauty of Quaker meetinghouses.
