Shamrock Trinity Clover Lip Balm Holder

Shamrock, Seamóg or Seamair Óg, the Irish for a young clover can be found growing wild throughout Ireland. It is worn on the feast day of St. Patrick, 17th March, to represent a link with Saint Patrick, the Bishop who spread the Christian message in Ireland. It is said Saint Patrick used the three leaved Shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity, (the Father, Son and Holy Spirit), to the pagan Irish during the 5th Century. The tradition of wearing Shamrock on Saint Patrick’s Day can be traced back to the early 1700’s. When notified that my maternal Grandmother was nearing her last moments with us, this design came out as a work of love. I wanted her to be happy and free from pain in heaven. She always loved the color of her birthstone, Emeralds. The clover and wood sorrell (we grow the type with pink flowers locally)are always a harbinger of spring which can be associated with new life or a fresh start. Though, I might not have known all the inner workings of her heart, she had a love for others so deep. There are many meanings intertwined in this design, and I hope it can represent something beautiful to you, too. Don't have dry lips. This Applique lip balm holder will help you keep your lip balm stick handy always. It neatly fits a 1" monogram (not included). You can stitch the eyelet version in a 4x4 hoop or the snap tab version in a 5x7 hoop. See PDF below for sizes and details. Story of the Shamrock: https://www.livingshamrock.com/shamrock-story/