Sacred embroidery takes time, care, and a clear sense of purpose.
This book was made for those who stitch for the Church, whether you’re preparing altar linens, vestments, or seasonal pieces for Advent and Christmas. Inside, you’ll find practical, meaningful designs rooted in tradition and easy to use again and again.
If embroidery is part of how you serve, this is a resource you’ll want to keep close at hand.
Altar linens may seem simple but every seamstress knows they come with hard-earned lessons. From choosing fabric to finishing the final stitch, discover five insights learned only through doing the work.
One of them might surprise you.
Long out of print, Embroidery for Church Guilds is returning. Learn how its sacred teachings and symbols still guide the faithful needle today.
This project required a different approach. Every detail from the fabric choice to the way it handles sun and movement was carefully considered for outdoor worship. Designed with tradition in mind but built for real use, this banner offers a thoughtful solution for processions, feast days, and parish celebrations. See how a few key decisions helped set a new direction for sacred design.
It’s one of the most common misunderstandings in the Church: that only Catholics believe Christ is truly present in Holy Communion. But many conservative Lutherans hold this same sacred belief and the unity it reveals may surprise you.
Far from the noise of the world, in quiet monasteries, a black robe tells a silent story. The Analavos of the Great Schema speaks of surrender, devotion, and a life fully given to God.
Have you ever seen candles in church and wondered why they’re still used? Even with bright lights today, candles are special. They remind us that Jesus is the Light of the World. In this story, you’ll learn how candles have been part of church life for a long time and why their little flame still matters today.
Saint Luke wasn’t just a Gospel writer he may have been the first Christian artist. This tender story explores how a simple painting of the Virgin Mary became a timeless symbol of holy love, devotion, and the beauty that points us back to Christ.
Crafted with purpose and made to honor Our Lady, this Christian bracelet for women invites you to carry your faith in a beautifully visible way.
For a limited time, in celebration of Sacred Heart Month, the entire jewelry collection is 30% off — including this piece and one very special surprise, waiting to be found.
As the smoke rises and wraps around the altar, it invites us to slow down, to listen, and to remember that we are standing on holy ground. It’s not a symbol of something far away, it’s a sign that God is near.
St. Longinus, the Roman soldier who pierced Christ’s side, never intended to believe. But in that moment beneath the Cross, something changed. From executioner to eyewitness, from skeptic to saint his story is a powerful reminder that grace can meet us even at our worst.
Ever wonder what sacred symbols like the Chi Rho or Tree of Life really meant?
Needlework in Religion brings back the forgotten art of church embroidery, where every stitch carried meaning. With stories, symbols, and guides it shows how beauty and faith were once sewn together.
Most people know Notre-Dame as a symbol of beauty and faith but few know how close it came to destruction during World War I. Behind its stone walls, an incredible story unfolded. Discover how Parisians protected their city and cathedral with sandbags, tape, and quiet bravery.
It’s not the tallest building in the world. It’s not covered in gold. But something about Hallgrímskirkja makes people pause and remember. There’s a reason it stays with you.
Take a closer look.
Before it left for its new home, this banner quietly transformed our studio. Deep blue fabric, a winged bull at its center and a story older than any thread used to stitch it. At first glance, it’s beautiful. But look closer, and you’ll see the Gospel of Saint Luke unfolding in symbol, color, and meaning.
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