Saint George is, next to St. Michael the Archangel, probably *the* most popular saint for little boys. Last year, in my son's kindergarten class, about half the class of boys came dressed as either St. George or St. Michael on All Saints Day. Seriously, the were just adorable. This Saint George ... Read More about Sew-a-Saint: St. George
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TGIFF: Christmas in July
Hi there, and welcome to TGIFF at Faith and Fabric! My name is Jen, and I'm a work-from-home quilter in addition to being mom to the most special little man and wife to a seriously awesome guy. We live in San Diego, and are enjoying the last few days of coastal fog before the summer sun sets in. ... Read More about TGIFF: Christmas in July
Sew-a-Saint: St. Kateri Tekakwitha
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
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)