In this episode of Created Creative, hosts Dawn and Ruth have a valuable conversation with Melinda, a seminary-trained stole designer who runs her own business called Quilted with Prayer. Melinda shares how she found her calling in creating meaningful, customized church stoles, now gaining recognition around the country. She emphasizes the importance of visual representation in faith, the spiritual connections she experiences in her work, and the powerful stories behind each of her pieces. Not only focused on the stoles she creates, Melinda also comments on how clergy are seen and how her creations have been instrumental in empowering women in ministry. Tune in to hear more about how creativity, faith, and resilience intertwine in the world of church stoles. Find Melinda on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Quiltedwithprayer2 or at quiltedwithprayer.com