St. George was a brave and valiant soldier who worked many miracles, but is most famous for the miracle you see here. On his way to a military campaign, he came across a city which was held captive by a fierce dragon who lived in a nearby lake. When he approached the city, he saw the king’s daughter bravely walking out to be offered as a meal to the serpent. St. George comforted the maiden and then charged toward the serpent in the name of the Trinity and threw his spear through the neck of the beast. The city rejoiced and thousands were baptised as a result of this miracle.

Later in the life of St. George, the corrupt emperor Diocletian began to intensify his persecution of the Christians, so St. George presented himself to the senate, confessing to be a follower of Christ. After many attempts by Diocletian to make him offer sacrifices to idols, St. George willingly bowed his head under the sword of his executioner and received his crown of martyrdom.

We celebrate St. George on April 23rd (NC), May 6 (OC), or on Bright Monday.

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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.