St. Patrick’s exciting life journey began when he was just fifteen as he was kidnapped by pirates and taken to Ireland. Here, he was sold as a slave and worked herding pigs for years. All the time, he was praying for a way back to his homeland in Britain. God granted Patrick a vision of escape and he rushed down to the docks and boarded a ship to Britain.

Once he reunited with his family and returned to a more peaceful life, he decided to become a priest. He was eventually made bishop and was also able to travel back to Ireland with the purpose of spreading the Gospel here in this land. He used the shamrock to illustrate the beauty of the Trinity - God in three persons. Because of his heart for the Irish people, he was able to share God’s love with many in Ireland. We celebrate St. Patrick on March 17 (NC) or March 30 (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 are available.

-Fabric only. With this option you will receive the printed fabric to make one doll, along with instructions. Just FYI— you will need 3 oz of stuffing to stuff a large doll and 1 oz to stuff a small doll.

-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.