The One with the Forget-Me-Nots
First came the February snowstorm, and shortly on its heels, Travis came down with a cough. From my nook in the back room near the photo booth, I’d watched as… Read more The One with the Forget-Me-Nots →
Pelican as a symbol of Christianity
We all have seen the images and artworks of a pelican feeding its nestlings from its beak. Whether inside or outside churches, these artworks are widely recognized as a symbol… Read more Pelican as a symbol of Christianity →
The One With The Misplaced Orphrey — February’s Snowstorm Part 4
I should have grabbed the random red coat that was hanging in the hall at the studio. Sure it was cut for a female and Carrie only had it in… Read more The One With The Misplaced Orphrey — February’s Snowstorm Part 4 →
The One With The Elf — February’s Snowstorm Part 3
Perched in the rafters, shiny onyx boots on his dangling feet, a little house elf peered down at me. I sat back on my haunches, considering him. “How long have… Read more The One With The Elf — February’s Snowstorm Part 3 →
The One With The Nap — February’s Snowstorm Part 2
There were no end of fluffy blankets in the office. With a bathroom hand towel, I dried the cat, before bundling it warm. As I considered the wee creature’s sleek… Read more The One With The Nap — February’s Snowstorm Part 2 →
The One With The Cat — February’s Snowstorm Part 1
When the lock fell into place after Carrie left for the night, my shoulders sagged with relief. Two nights into my seclusion to the frigid north, and I didn’t know… Read more The One With The Cat — February’s Snowstorm Part 1 →
Everything You Need to Know about Laetare Sunday in Lent
There is a six-week period of time leading up to Easter, these six weeks are known as Lent. Lent is a time spent in the observation, remembrance, and… Read more Everything You Need to Know about Laetare Sunday in Lent →
Slate Frames for Hand Embroidery
Slate Frames for Hand Embroidery We receive questions about slate frames regularly. Slate frames are a bit of a mystery to many people, but to those who love doing… Read more Slate Frames for Hand Embroidery →
Red Wakefield Brocatelle Liturgical Fabrics
Finding just the right fabric for any Liturgical Sewing project is always a challenge. At Ecclesiastical Sewing, we offer a fine assortment of lovely European Fabrics from one of the… Read more Red Wakefield Brocatelle Liturgical Fabrics →
Cotta Sewing Patterns for Altar Servers
You asked and your requests have been answered! Every day at Ecclesiastical Sewing, we receive requests for a variety of items that are needed to make church vestments. One… Read more Cotta Sewing Patterns for Altar Servers →
Liturgical Artwork Prints | Gift Ideas
Summer has finally arrived and with it, beautiful weather. And while much has been missed during the past few months, families can once again enjoy time spent together with loved… Read more Liturgical Artwork Prints | Gift Ideas →
Matthias Church, Budapest: A Journey Through History
One of the great things about old churches in Europe is that they recall a time when Christianity was the dominant power in politics. However, in some countries such as… Read more Matthias Church, Budapest: A Journey Through History →
Bespoke Vestments and Paraments
Here at Ecclesiastical Sewing, we have a wide variety of ready-made designs for vestments and paraments of all kinds. Basic selections include stoles, as well as pulpit falls or communion table/altar frontals with little decoration besides a plain orphrey. On the other hand, there are also plenty of ornate designs which I have developed over the years, and which are unique at Ecclesiastical Sewing. However, there’s one option that deserves a thorough discussion: bespoke designs. The term “bespoke” means something that’s made specially for a particular user. In other words,… Read more Bespoke Vestments and Paraments →
A discussion about Chasubles
Many of us in more Protestant parts of the country see our pastors in only a stole over his cassock or alb. When I came out of the small town Mid-West, country church world, and started seeing Protestant pastors wearing the same “outfits” as the Roman Catholics, I immediately had to learn why. That was many years ago, and I have since corrected my ignorance and terminology of proper liturgical wear. If you’re a member of some denominations, chances are that the priest or pastor wears a large vestment over… Read more A discussion about Chasubles →
Caring for your Pastor or Priest During This Time
We all are struggling with the current health care situation in many ways. Many of us are adapting to the situation by volunteering our time and talents in a variety… Read more Caring for your Pastor or Priest During This Time →