St. Kateri Tekakwitha is one of my favorite saints. Born in 1656, she first Native American to be cannonized and is a true modern day saint. She's also my soul sister for two reasons: (1) she was known for "traditional women's work" like sewing, which *I love*, and (2) her given name, Tekakwitha, ... Read More about Sew-a-Saint: St. Kateri Tekakwitha
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Sew-a-Saint: St. John the Baptist
St. John the Baptist, the voice in the wilderness, calls out to us in this snuggly Sew-a-Saint fabric. A cousin to Jesus, he is the spiritual successor of the prophet Elijah who preached of the coming of Christ. He lived a humble life, wearing a robe of camel hair and feasting on locust and wild ... Read More about Sew-a-Saint: St. John the Baptist
Fabric: Holy Trinity (Trinity Sunday)
Today is Trinity Sunday, the day we celebrate and honor the Holy Trinity. It's the day we ponder the mystery of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit: three divine persons in one God. This year, Trinity Sunday falls on Father's Day. It seems such a fitting day to celebrate both our earthly ... Read More about Fabric: Holy Trinity (Trinity Sunday)
Sew-a-Saint: Divine Mercy of Christ
We celebrate the Divine Mercy of Christ the Sunday following Easter. During this time, we remember to approach God in prayer and ask for mercy not just for us for the whole world, be merciful in our own actions by extending love and forgiveness to others just as He does to us, and place our complete ... Read More about Sew-a-Saint: Divine Mercy of Christ
Pattern: Holy Thursday
This paper pieced quilt, inspired by the gorgeous stained glass designs throughout the country, depicts the moment of Jesus washing Peter's feet. This iconic moment, shared between the two on the night of the Last Supper, shares the true meaning of servant leadership. In designing this quilt, I ... Read More about Pattern: Holy Thursday