A love letter in thread

Some projects stay with you long after the last stitch is done. This was one of them.

When Joyce reached out to me, she knew exactly what she wanted to say—but she needed help turning her feelings into something tangible. She asked me to embroider two napkins as gifts for her wedding day: one for her mother, and one for her future mother-in-law. Two women who shaped her story in very different, very special ways.

I knew right away this was more than embroidery. This was a love letter—stitched.

For her mother-in-law, she chose a message that moved me deeply: 
“Ma, thank you for raising your son to be the man I have always prayed for.” 
So simple, yet so full of meaning.

And for her mom, something tender and timeless: 
“Mommy, today a bride, tomorrow a wife, always your daughter and friend for life.”

As I worked on the designs, adjusting sizes and fonts, testing placements, and selecting the perfect navy thread, I thought about the women who would receive these. I imagined them opening this small but meaningful gift on the morning of the wedding, feeling seen, appreciated, and loved.

It took time—lining up the fabric just right, choosing the right stabilizer, and watching 10,000 stitches form letter by letter. But the result? A keepsake that speaks from the heart. Handmade, personal, and made to last a lifetime.

These are the moments I treasure most in my work at Marvil Embroidery. It's not just about creating beautiful things—it's about telling stories, honoring relationships, and helping people express love in a way that words alone can’t.

Thank you, Joyce, for trusting me with this special part of your day.

With love,
Mariana