St. Josephine Bakhita is a modern day saint, and a strong woman with an brave history to share. She was born in Sudan in 1869, yet her life took an absolutely horrific turn when, at age 7, she was kidnapped and sold into slavery. She was given the name Bakhita, which means fortunate (a unique twist ... Read More about Fabric: St. Josephine Bakhita
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Fabric: Saint Joan of Arc / St. Joan of Arc
Born in the southeast of Paris, Joan was only 12 when she experienced a vision and heard voices that she later identified as Saints Michael the Archangel, Catherine of Alexandria, and Margaret of Antioch. She followed the vision, calling her to lead France’s army during the Hundred Years War where ... Read More about Fabric: Saint Joan of Arc / St. Joan of Arc
Fabric: St. Nick / Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas was a Christian bishop who consistently provided for the poor and sick throughout his life. Born in 280 in Patara, Lycia (modern-day Turkey), to wealthy parents who died young, Nicholas is remembered as a kind, loving man who used his inheritance to provide for the poor. Today, we ... Read More about Fabric: St. Nick / Saint Nicholas
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)
Fabric: Our Lady of Guadalupe
I loved the image *so much* from our Sew-a-Saint of this beautiful woman that it was too tempting to not turn her into a fabric print! She stands in her traditional colors, surrounded by the stars of heaven. White sparkling stars cover the background of the soft blue fabric, while yellow stars add ... Read More about Fabric: Our Lady of Guadalupe