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Alleluia is an expression of praise to God was preserved, untranslated, by the early Christians
as a superlative expression of thanksgiving, joy, and triumph. This stole is a visual tribute to the ALLELUIA Christians
feel and experience during the season of Easter. Add it to your collection today and be able to wear it this Easter and for
other joyous occassions! The stole front is crafted from a lightweight (not flimsy) cotton shirting. The cross is appliqued and finished
with machine embroidery. The words are handpainted with textile paint and are surrounded by decorative stitching in variegated
threads. It is lined with the same cotton fabric as the front and is interfaced for added body.Stole is 43 1/2" long measuring from back of neck to the bottom of the hem on one side. It
measures 4 1/2" wide at the hem and tapers to 2 3/4" at the neck.
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Spring has sprung onto this stole with the delightful flowered border! Wear it and you will be
visually proclaiming "REJOICE" as we celebrate this season of rebirth, regeneration, and the Resurrection. The butterfly,
because of its life cycle, is a Resurrection symbol. It is a symbol of eternal life, of metamorphosis, breaking out
of the pupa and soaring toward heaven in a new and beautiful form.
The stole front is crafted from a lightly textured white summerweight
cotton. The flowers and butterfly are appliqued and finished with machine embroidery and enhanced with free
motion stitching. The polka dots are handpainted with textile paint. It is lined with the same cotton fabric
as the front. It is interfaced (you can't see this) with flannel to give it body. Stole is 52" long
measuring from back of neck to the bottom of the hem on one side. It measures 4 3/4" wide
at the hem and tapers to 2 1/2" at the neck.
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The joy of the Easter message is portrayed in this stole! The butterfly is the chosen symbol
for the Resurrection because as a caterpillar it disappears into a cacoon (grave) only to emerge as a butterfly. The gold
color of the cross represents the precious season of Easter and the many purples in the butterflies recall the season of Lent
we have come from.
The stole front is crafted from the a heavy weight with a smooth
surface (it's not a twill) white cotton blend. The symbols are appliqued and finished with machine embroidery
and enhanced with free motion stitching. The background is handpainted with textile paint. It is lined with
the same cotton fabric as the front and trimmed with variegated ric rac. Stole is 50" long measuring
from back of neck to the bottom of the hem on one side. It measures 4 3/4" wide at the hem
and tapers to 2 1/2" at the neck.
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This gorgeous stole is perfect for Easter and many other times during the liturgical year (Christmas,
communion, everyday!). Throughout the ages many cultures have developed their own designs to depict the cross. A symbol
of both suffering and victory, the cross can be a powerful, maningful image. This stole depicts the Dragonfly cross,
the Greek cross, the cross Fitchy, a Pueblo style cross, and the anchor cross. A description and meaning of each cross
will be enclosed with your purchase.
The stole front is a white twill. The symbols are appliqued
and finished with machine embroidery. The hem border is handpainted with textile paint. Both borders are enhanced
with decorative stitching in variegated threads. It is lined with a white on white print 100% cotton fabric.
Stole is 49" long measuring from back of neck to the bottom of the hem on one side. It
measures 4 1/2" wide at the hem and tapers to 2 1/2" at the neck.
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The butterfly is a symbol of the Resurrection. The beautiful butterfly rising from the seemingly
lifeless chrysalis of the ugly caterpillar reminded the early Christians of the new life that is ours in Christ. Win this
stole and you will share the visual reminder of our great celebration of being given new life!
The stole front is crafted from a light cream colored linen/cotton
blend. The symbols are appliqued and finished with machine embroidery and enhanced with free motion stitching.
It is lined with a cream colored broadcloth cotton fabric and is interfaced for added body. Stole
is 50" long measuring from back of neck to the bottom of the hem on one side. It measures
4 1/2" wide at the hem and tapers to 2 3/4" at the neck.
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