St. Lucy, or Saint Lucia, was a young Christian martyr (283-304) who, along with Mary, is one of eight women commemorated by name in the Cannon of the Mass. Her story is a harsh reminder of what life was like for early Christians (and still is, for some): tradition shares that her eyes had been gouged out by a suitor…
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~ VIEW THE 2020 ADVENT BUNDLE SALE HERE ~ 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, I’ve been working to get a jump on the crazy that Advent brings, and am already finding a greater sense of peace…
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I love just about any excuse to get together for a celebration, so this year I’m excited to host a party at our parish to celebrate the new year – the New Liturgical Year, that is! The church’s calendar begins each year not on January 1st like the traditional Gregorian calendar created by Pope Gregory, but it instead begins on…
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Welcome to our beginner sewing class on creating a set of St. Nick Gift Bags! Some of my favorite childhood celebrations was the anticipation of seeing what Saint Nicholas would leave in our shoes. Each night, on the eve of his feast day, my siblings and I would find *the biggest* shoe we could find and would place it by…
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One of our favorite little parishes is St. Mary, Star of the Sea. It’s over 100 years old, and has the most beautiful church interior! The stained glass windows glow from the sunshine, dark wooden pews creak with the sound of years of worship, and the warmth of the stucco walls feels cozy on even the coldest day. I’ve been…
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Welcome to TGIFF! I’m Jen Frost, the quilter and fabric designer over here at Faith and Fabric. I’m so glad to have you here! I’m excited, too, to share my quilt with you. A few years ago (yes, you read that right) I joined in the quilting craze to complete the Tula Pink City Sampler: 100 Modern Quilt Blocks quilt…
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Welcome to our beginner sewing class on creating a linen bread bag! Did you know that linen bread bags will keep your crusty loaf of bread fresh longer than paper or plastic? It’s true – while plastic can make the crust damp and moist, or cotton which can make the bread dry out, linen bread bags keep the crust crisp…
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Welcome to our advanced beginner sewing class on creating a set of Grace placemats! This elegant set of four placemats comes printed with the traditional prayer before meals: “Bless us, Oh Lord, and these thy gifts which we are about to receive, from they bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.” Making this simple prayer part of your family’s meal time…
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Welcome to our advanced beginner sewing class on creating an interactive fabric Advent Wreath! This fun and interactive Advent Wreath provides families with a way to track the season of Advent. Each week, you’ll “light” a candle on your wreath until – come Christmas Day – all five candles are brilliantly lit! Each candle flame velcro-attaches to the candle, making…
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Welcome to our beginner sewing class on creating a Sew-a-Saint doll! These adorable saint dolls come printed on a fat quarter of fabric, with the directions printed right beside the design of the doll. At just a few steps, they’re simple – and make the perfect snuggle toy when finished. Today, we’re going to walk you through the step-by-step process…
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Welcome to Faith and Fabric’s stop on the Back to School Blog Hop! It’s been a great two weeks so far, learning along with some of my favorite quilters about fussy cutting techniques, binding joins, y-seam tips, and more. I’m excited to be stop #18 on the tour, and am here to tell you about *my* favorite tip: Spray…
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St. Agnes is a very popular saint among young women, as she is the patron saint of those seeking chastity and purity. Born in 291 AD to wealthy parents, she grew to be a beautiful and poised young lady. Many men sought her hand in marriage, but she – early on – promised herself to the Lord. One of the…
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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 Sew-a-Saint was designed with the tale of the dragon:…
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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. Speaking of…
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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, translates to “she who bumps into things”….
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