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Fabric: St. Nicholas Sew-a-Saint

December 6, 2018 by faithandfabric Leave a Comment

St. Nicholas truly was the original Santa Clause; born in the third century in what is now Turkey to wealthy parents, he chose to follow Jesus’s word from a young age; when his parents died, he sold everything he had and used the inheritance to support the needy, sick, and suffering.

Our St. Nicholas sew-a-saint stands besides a sack of gifts, as a modern nod to Santa Clause. In one hand he holds a bible; atop his head is a bishops cap and along his side is the staff. He served as the leader of the church in his area, bringing the townsmen to Christ. In the other hand he holds gold coins, a reminder of the way he helped the needy (as well as a nod to the legends of him leaving coins for those in the town who needed them).

These plush dolls are absolutely beginner friendly, and can be sewn by hand or with a machine. Hand drawn, each comes printed on a fat-quarter of fabric and is ready to sew. Instructions are printed on the fabric, ensuring you’ll know how to make her as soon as she arrives in your mailbox.

All fabrics are available year-round in our Spoonflower Shop and can be delivered to you in any quantity (from fat quarter to several yards). Can’t wait to see what you make!

*Please note that Spoonflower purposely blurs the images displayed on your screen to protect copyrights. The images on the printed fabric are crisp and clear.

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Fabric: St. Katharine Drexel Sew-a-Saint

November 19, 2018 by faithandfabric Leave a Comment

St. Katharine Drexel, whose feast day is on March 3, is the second United States born saint to be canonized. This amazing woman founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, an order of nuns whose ministry was the care of Native and African Americans in the United States. The heiress of a wealthy family, she turned to a pious life and dedicated everything she had to other, including financing the first Navajo-translated copy of the catechism.

In this sew-a-saint fabric, Katharine Drexel stands holding her rosary, designed in the turquoise color commonly associated with the Native American culture that she dedicated her life to. She holds in her hand a scroll which reads “Ours is the spirit of the Eucharist, the total gift of self.” Surrounding her are images of her scroll, Eucharist, and even her round-rimmed glasses.

All fabrics are available year-round in our Spoonflower Shop and can be delivered to you in any quantity (from fat quarter to several yards). Can’t wait to see what you make!

*Please note that Spoonflower purposely blurs the images displayed on your screen to protect copyrights. The images on the printed fabric are crisp and clear.

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Fabric: Our Lady of Guadalupe

November 15, 2018 by faithandfabric Leave a Comment

Our Lady of Guadalupe, delicately hand drawn, sits surrounded by vibrant traditional tones! Behind her, the stars of heaven fill the blue sky.

Our fabrics are available year-round in our Spoonflower Shop and can be delivered to you in any quantity (from fat quarter to several yards). Can’t wait to see what you make!

*Please note that Spoonflower purposely blurs the images displayed on your screen to protect copyrights. The images on the printed fabric are crisp and clear.

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Simplifying the Advent Season: Catholic Mom Bundle (2018)

November 11, 2018 by faithandfabric Leave a Comment

How did you spend Advent last year? For many (including me!) the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas has become a hectic season of preparations and premature celebrations. This year, as we’re on the road, Christmas feels not only hectic but disjointed, too. When we packed up to leave on this trip back in July, I began to realize how challenging it would be to celebrate Advent and Christmas in our camper. We would have to do without the Jesse tree, Christmas tree, twinkling candles, and pine-scented wreaths. None of the decor we have, so many of which are part of our annual celebratory traditions, would fit.

So, knowing this year would be something different, I began to look for ways to add meaning to the season in a new way…one that wouldn’t require a ton of extra time, effort, or cost (three things I’m already limited on today). I found, and am thankful to be part of, the Catholic Mom Bundle!

For 5 days, 20 incredibly talented Catholic businesswomen have pooled together their best resources for moms. With products for liturgical living, personal faith, emotional health, catechesis, creativity, family prayer, home organization, home management, and more, this bundle has everything our family could ask for – with the exception of the Christmas tree! It’s been such a gift for my family that I want to share it with you, too.

This beautiful bundle includes:

Christmas Countdown Activity by Saongjai
The Question Jar: Cultivating Connections in Catholic Families by Sweeping Up Joy
Be Yourself Journal Coloring Pages by Prayer Wine Chocolate
Christmas Printables Pack by Trendzilly
Journey Through Advent: A Daily Devotional for the Catholic Military Woman by A Beautiful, Camouflaged, Mess Of A Life
12 Days of Mercy by Prints of Mercy
Biblical Nature of Essential Oils by Aroma Rosary
Teaching Your Dyslexic Child by Campfires and Cleats
Girl Talk: Build Your Relationship by Journaling with Your Daughter by Someday Saints
Grace Grows in the Trenches: 5 Minute Meditations for the Weary Catholic Mom (Plus an Advent Bonus Bundle) by Not So Formulaic
Montessori Games to Play: Advent Edition by Work And Play, Day By Day
Advent Runner and Placemats Pattern by Faith And Fabric (that’s me!)
A Month for Your Marriage challenge cards by Surprised By Marriage
A Beauty-Full Advent: 24 Days of Beauty to Prepare for the Incarnation by Jill Simmons
An At Home Nativity Play by Catholic All Year
The Merciful Mama by Gathering Manna: Moment by Moment Spirituality for Moms
Our Lady of Sorrows: A Catholic Novena & Prayer Meditation Journal by Catholic Mommy Blogs
Wall Calendar for Everyday Catholics by Arma Dei: Equipping Catholic Families
Advent Candle Embroidery Hoop Pattern by Happy Nest Home Goods
Printable Gift Tags by Mary With You

With life as crazy as it is right now, it’s such a gift to have all these resources ready for my family and I to begin using. I’m also thankful for the cost savings; purchased separately, the cost would be almost $250 USD…a price that just isn’t in our budget. Being able to have all these resources for just $25 is a wonderful gift to my family, and might be one for yours, too.

I wanted to do something special, and let you know that I appreciate your support of my small business more than you know. As a small way for me to say thank you to you (thank you!), I’m including a copy of our Jesse Tree book for anyone who purchases through my link. Truly, your support means so much to me.

Wishing you and your families a wonderful and blessed Advent season!

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Fabric: Our Lady of Guadalupe Sew-a-Saint

November 8, 2018 by faithandfabric Leave a Comment

In this lovely doll print, Our Lady of Guadalupe stands surrounded by the warm traditional colors of the country she appeared to. We celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe’s feast day on December 12th each year, but you can celebrate all year long with this soft pillow-like doll! These plush dolls are absolutely beginner friendly, and can be sewn by hand or with a machine. Hand drawn, each comes printed on a fat-quarter of fabric and is ready to sew. Instructions are printed on the fabric, ensuring you’ll know how to make her as soon as she arrives in your mailbox.

All fabrics are available year-round in our Spoonflower Shop and can be delivered to you in any quantity (from fat quarter to several yards). Can’t wait to see what you make!

*Please note that Spoonflower purposely blurs the images displayed on your screen to protect copyrights. The images on the printed fabric are crisp and clear.

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Fabric: Our Lady of the Rosary

November 6, 2018 by faithandfabric Leave a Comment

Our Lady of the Rosary, delicately hand designed, comes in a lovely repeat pattern on this blue background fabric. Surrounded by rosaries in varying layouts, she makes the perfect print for your next project!

All fabrics are available year-round in our Spoonflower Shop and can be delivered to you in any quantity (from fat quarter to several yards). Can’t wait to see what you make!

*Please note that Spoonflower purposely blurs the images displayed on your screen to protect copyrights. The images on the printed fabric are crisp and clear.

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Fabric: Hail Mary

October 28, 2018 by faithandfabric Leave a Comment

In December of 2015, National Geographic published an article titled “How the Virgin Mary Became the World’s Most Powerful Woman”. Mary has appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine more times than almost any woman since publication began in 1923. Like Beyoncé, Shakira, and Cher, she is know throughout the world by just her first name. She is the mother of God.

Mary was the inspiration for this print, and the words spoken by the Angel Gabriel repeat throughout the fabric. In this feminine print, the bold stripes create a contrast against the soft pink roses. The flowers repeat throughout the design and the lace along each stripe creates a soft effect alongside the flower petals.

All fabrics are available year-round in our Spoonflower Shop and can be delivered to you in any quantity (from fat quarter to several yards). Can’t wait to see what you make!

*Please note that Spoonflower purposely blurs the images displayed on your screen to protect copyrights. The images on the printed fabric are crisp and clear.

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CatholicMom: Exploring Utah

October 27, 2018 by faithandfabric Leave a Comment

I’ve been having such fun sharing our cross-country journey with you all on Instagram, and am thankful for a new opportunity to bring the wonders of creation to you! This week, on Catholic Mom, I’m sharing a bit of the gorgeousness that is Utah. There are so many national parks, state parks, and community parks – plus one of the most beautiful libraries I’ve ever seen. The article “Exploring Utah” is the second in a series of photo journals complete with a bit of history, local information, and – of course – images of the natural beauty that makes our country so beautiful.

I invite you to read the article on Catholic Mom, and join us for our year long journey. It makes it so much more fun to have friends along for the ride!

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Fabric: Creation Story, Day 6 – God Made Dinosaurs Fabric

October 19, 2018 by faithandfabric Leave a Comment

We’ve been on a giant dinosaur kick lately at our house. From visiting the dinosaur museums in Utah and Colorado to watching Dino Dan, Dino Dana, and Trek’s Adventures on Amazon, it’s been all dino all the time. So, when our little guy asked, “Mom, did God make dinosaurs?”, we picked up our family bible and read: “God said, ‘Let the earth produce every kind of living creature in its own species: cattle, creeping things and wild animals of all kinds.’ And so it was. God made wild animals in their own species, and cattle in theirs, and every creature that crawls along the earth in its own species. God saw that it was good.” (Genesis 1:24-25) We continued to talk about how a day in God’s time isn’t the same as a day in our time, and that a day for God could be a million years to us!

That night, this print came to life. The dinosaurs, in the foreground, come complete with scales and skin. In the background, the scripture verse repeats throughout the print.

All fabrics are available year-round in our Spoonflower Shop and can be delivered to you in any quantity (from fat quarter to several yards). Can’t wait to see what you make!

*Please note that Spoonflower purposely blurs the images displayed on your screen to protect copyrights. The images on the printed fabric are crisp and clear.

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Fabric: Advent Wreaths

October 9, 2018 by faithandfabric Leave a Comment

The advent wreath is a classic tradition in many Christian homes. The four candles – three purple and one rose – offer a way for us to count down the four weeks of advent until the true light comes.

In this print, three purple and one pink candle sit inside a holly wreath. Each of the wreaths is slightly different, both in its overall design and in the number of lit candles. Soft painting creates a visual depth to each wreath. Surrounding the wreaths are the four representations of each week of Advent: joy, hope, love, and peace.

All fabrics are available year-round in our Spoonflower Shop and can be delivered to you in any quantity (from fat quarter to several yards). Can’t wait to see what you make!

*Please note that Spoonflower purposely blurs the images displayed on your screen to protect copyrights. The images on the printed fabric are crisp and clear.

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