Stitch the Saints began with St. Joseph and quickly grew into a list of saints celebrated in thread. Some I’ve stitched, some I’ve only created a pattern at the request of someone with a special dedication.
Each pattern in the series is either 4×6 inches or 5×7 inches for the finished size. The font stays the same across the series, but colors and embellishments change to reflect the traits of the particular saint. Saint Michael has a fiery sword. Saint Therese a shower of roses. Some lesser known saints, such as Saint Felix, are depicted with a crown and martyrs’ palms. The most complex pattern in the series to date is Saint John the Baptist, with a gradient of honey yellows running through his name and teensy split stitch honeycombs around the edges.
Stitch Your Own Saint
All of the patterns in the Stitch the Saint series are available in my Etsy shop. The patterns come with a complete list of the materials needed, the recommended stitches, and detailed instructions and photos or diagrams.