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The Advent & Christmas Embroidery Design Book

Made for the Altar: Handcrafted Embroidery Designs for Advent and Christmas

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.

Chalice and paten resting on an altar linen with a gold-embroidered burse

5 Lessons Every Seamstress Should Learn from Sewing Altar Linens

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.

Embroidery for Church Guilds book on gold satin fabric.

Why Church Guilds Keep Coming Back to This Rare Embroidery Book

Long out of print, Embroidery for Church Guilds is returning. Learn how its sacred teachings and symbols still guide the faithful needle today.

Ecclesiastical Sewing Custom Made Processional Banner St Francis

What Makes This Outdoor Processional Banner Truly Unique

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.

White cope with gold and red floral embroidery

Do Lutherans Believe in the Real Presence? What You Might Have Missed

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.

Monastic Black Robes: What the Analavos of the Great Schema Really Means

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.

Full display of stoles ending in ornate golden brocade with fringe

Why Does the Church Still Use Candles in Worship?

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.

The Story of Saint Luke and the First Painting of the Virgin Mary

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.

Bracelet Miraculeux - Miraculous Medal Bracelet |

A Christian Bracelet For Women That Carries Her Faith — Now 30% Off

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.

Cathedral Interior Latin Text

Holy Smoke: What Incense Means in Church Worship

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 gazes at the crucified Christ, saying, “He really was the Son of God!”

St. Longinus: The Roman Who Stabbed God And Then Became a Saint

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.

A close-up of the book cover for Needlework in Religion, showcasing the textured navy material, gold embossed title, and intricate religious motifs forming a cross shape.

Why This Needlework in Religion Book Belongs in Every Church Library

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.

Interior of Notre-Dame Cathedral heavily fortified with sandbags to shield stained glass and stonework during WWI

The Untold Resilience of Notre-Dame and Paris in World War I

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.

Hallgrímskirkja Church in Reykjavik during a snowstorm. The tower stands tall through heavy snowfall, blending with the icy landscape in a serene winter scene.

The Most Famous Landmark Hallgrímskirkja Church in Reykjavik, Iceland

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.

Front view of the winged bull banner at St. Luke’s Ada, showing the embroidered symbol of Saint Luke with golden wings, surrounded by floral liturgical ornamentation and a gold-fringed bottom edge.

The Winged Bull Banner: A Symbol of Saint Luke

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.