What To Do in 20 Minutes
The New Year has gotten off to a SLOW start with Vestment projects. With long hours at work, and year-end book-keeping, there was only a tiny window to work on… Read more What To Do in 20 Minutes →
Trash or Treasure?
When you look at the above illustration, what do you see? Is this something for the trash heap, torn and mutilated as it is, or is this a rare and… Read more Trash or Treasure? →
Mary Barber’s Six Winged Creature Drawing
There are many wonderful, and sometimes strange things written about in the Scriptures that are almost impossible for us a mere humans to imagine, let alone try to interpret in Ecclesiastical Embroidery. Two of those unusual things are the Seraphim and the Cherubim. Artisans of the past have grappled with these creatures, and provided some interesting interpretations. The powdering designs, dating from the glory days of Opus Anglicanum, give us some wonderful examples of these delightful interpretations of Seraphim and Cherubim. Last week, I shared an article on a recent purchase… Read more Mary Barber’s Six Winged Creature Drawing →
Mary Barber’s Some Drawings of Ancient Embroidery
Old books are a mixed blessing. It is often wonderful to be able to purchase a rare book, especially if the book relates to Ecclesiastical Sewing and Embroidery. And such is the case with this rare title I purchased last fall. The book i is Mary Barber’s Some Drawings of Ancient Embroidery that I mentioned last fall. In its day, the book was highly regarded and is often referred to in many older books on the topic of Ecclesiastical Sewing. The book is filled with wonderful illustrations from examples of embroidery… Read more Mary Barber’s Some Drawings of Ancient Embroidery →
Agnus Dei Neglected but not Forgotten
The Holidays are a wonderful opportunity to spend time with family and friends, but oh, how the stitching and other Ecclesiastical Embroidery and church vestment projects suffer from lack of… Read more Agnus Dei Neglected but not Forgotten →
Liturgical Colors for the Church Year
Liturgical colors used for Ecclesiastical vestments and hangings can be a bit tricky. How are you able to tell the correct color to be used for the various days of… Read more Liturgical Colors for the Church Year →
Embroidery Galleries of Liverpool Cathedral
This weekend had a few car trips on the schedule. It’s always great to have a trip, since that usually means someone else is driving and I can catch up… Read more Embroidery Galleries of Liverpool Cathedral →
Passion Cross on Ash Wednesday Chalice Veil
Finally, it is time to start a new Ecclesiastical Sewing project for the New Year. The first project in the works is the Chalice Veil for Ash Wednesday. The fabrics and… Read more Passion Cross on Ash Wednesday Chalice Veil →
Historical Use of Chasubles and History of Vestment
As the New Year begins, so too must new Ecclesiastical Projects. Epiphany will be here in a few short days, and then it is only a few weeks until Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten Season. In preparing for Ash Wednesday, the black vestment set was reviewed. The altar and pulpit hangings are complete, and set awaits the completion of the chalice veil, burse, stole, chasuble and maniple to finish the low mass set. Although it would be wonderful to use the black chasuble on Ash Wednesday, that vestment… Read more Historical Use of Chasubles and History of Vestment →
Ely Cathedral Event
Winter is settling in here in Northern Minnesota. At the moment, there is not much in the way of snow on the ground. But with the cold bleak skies, and sub-zero temperatures, it’s fun to dream of a mid winter escape. Daily I hear from clients who are heading off for a cruise, or to the warmer climes of Florida, Texas, and Arizona. There are even a few heading out to the tropical Hawaiian Islands. They sound like wonderful destinations for a winter get away. After all, they are escaping… Read more Ely Cathedral Event →
An Interesting Item
Today’s post will be short, as I’m off to celebrate a birthday. But I thought I’d share my special gift with you before heading out. The surprise is out of… Read more An Interesting Item →
Happy New Year
Greetings, and a Special Wish to all for a Happy New Year! Greetings to everyone following along with Ecclesiastical Sewing and Embroidery. The New Year has begun, and as the Holiday Season comes to a close, it is time to restore some order in the sewing room. The Christmas items being stored in the sewing room have been removed, purchases have been placed in the appropriate places (well, most of them have been), and the piles of papers are being sorted through and organized while I type. I hope to… Read more Happy New Year →