As a young lady living in Sicily, St. Lucia gave away all her possessions to the poor and vowed to live for only Christ. She is also known for bringing armfulls of bread to Christians hiding in the catacombs. While she did this, she lit the way wearing her famous headdress of leaves and candles. One of her suitors told the governor about her faith, since at the time it was against the law to be a Christian. She was tortured and eventually killed. In this way, she fulfilled her desire to become a bride of Christ.

St. Lucia is widely venerated in the country of Sweden. After her death, St. Lucia came to the aid of the people of Sweden during a terrible famine. In the dark of night, she rode into the port with a ship full of wheat to distribute to the Swedish people to provide relief for them.

She is commemorated on Dec 13 (NC) or 26 (OC).

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These dolls are approximately 10” tall (larger size) and the smaller ones are approximately 6” tall, made with organic cotton fabric and fluffy stuffing. This is a simple sewing project for a beginner, or a quick project for someone comfortable with sewing machine basics. A card is included with each order with a biography of the saint.

Options available are:

-A very limited number of FINISHED 10” dolls

-Fabric only. With this option you will receive the printed fabric to make one doll, along with instructions.

-Doll kit. With this option you will receive the fabric, instructions, plus the right amount of stuffing for one doll, and a needle and thread. Everything you need to make the doll (except scissors!).

This design is a Draw Near Designs exclusive.