Why do we use purple during Lent?
Why do we use purple during Lent? Those of us who grew up in denominations that don’t use liturgical colors often find the change of vestments with the seasons a… Read more Why do we use purple during Lent? →
Epiphany: A Celebration with Varied Traditions
Epiphany: A Celebration with Varied Traditions Epiphany: A Celebration with Varied Traditions. If your family is like most families in America, the chances are that gifts are exchanged on either… Read more Epiphany: A Celebration with Varied Traditions →
The Nativity of John the Baptist June 24th
The Nativity of John the Baptist June 24th June 24th marks the celebration of the Nativity of John the Baptist. Christ said, “I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” Luke 7:28 ESV The Gospel of Luke contains a detailed account of John’s birth, first from Angel’s announcement to his father, then to Mary visiting Elizabeth and John jumping in his mother’s womb, and finally the account of his birth… Read more The Nativity of John the Baptist June 24th →
Identifying an Embroidery Design
Identifying an Embroidery Design We have an unusual request today at Ecclesiastical Sewing, and I hope some of you, our dear Readers, may be able to help identify an embroidery design. We were contacted by a church in the United Kingdom last week, asking if we were familiar with the word or logo embroidered on this altar frontal. There is not much information to go beyond what is visible in the photo. The only other clue provided is that there is a label that states that the piece had been… Read more Identifying an Embroidery Design →
O Sapientia – O Wisdom: The Great O’ Antiphon for December 17
O Sapientia – O Wisdom: The Great O’ Antiphon for December 17 Today begins the Great O Antiphons of Advent. The Antiphons are Magnificat Antiphons used during Vespers on the… Read more O Sapientia – O Wisdom: The Great O’ Antiphon for December 17 →
A History of Advent with a Hand Embroidery Design
A History of Advent with a Hand Embroidery Design Advent is the first season of the church year. It begins with the Sunday that comes nearest to St. Andrew’s Day… Read more A History of Advent with a Hand Embroidery Design →
Church Vestment Making Classes Fall 2018
Church Vestment Making Classes Fall 2018 Have you ever wanted to make a clergy stole or pulpit fall, but felt a bit confused by all of the terminologies or intimidated… Read more Church Vestment Making Classes Fall 2018 →
February 2nd, 2018
February 2nd, 2018 The Candlemas A blessed feast day to y’all! At Ecclesiastical Sewing, we love every aspect of Church beautification: whether that is Church art or paraments…So let’s talk about… Read more February 2nd, 2018 →
Saint of the Day
Today we give thanks for the life of Saint Damasus I. He was Bishop of Rome from 366 A.D. to 384 A.D. During this period, Christianity was declared the official religion, Latin became the official language of the Church (as opposed to Greek), & Saint Damasus encouraged Jerome to translate the Bible into Latin. Below are a couple articles on Saint Damasus I. Happy reading! https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-damasus-i/ http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=41
How to Match Patterns using Violet Ely Crown Liturgical Fabric
How to Match Patterns using Violet Ely Crown Liturgical Fabric How to Match Patterns using Violet Ely Crown Liturgical Fabric: Violet – When we mention that color a host of… Read more How to Match Patterns using Violet Ely Crown Liturgical Fabric →
The Pallium & The Ontological Argument
The Pallium & The Ontological Argument Good morning! So do you know whose feast day it is today? Have you ever heard of the pallium and Ontological Argument? The saint,… Read more The Pallium & The Ontological Argument →
Iron on Cross Appliques
Iron on cross Appliques Today, January 2nd is a special day. There is a birthday in the Ecclesiastical Sewing family and a wedding anniversary. Although I will not say how… Read more Iron on Cross Appliques →
Messianic Christmas Rose with Crown Liturgical Machine Embroidery Design
Messianic Christmas Rose with Crown Liturgical Machine Embroidery Design Messianic Christmas Rose with Crown Liturgical Machine Embroidery Design: Roses are a special flower. They have a long history not only… Read more Messianic Christmas Rose with Crown Liturgical Machine Embroidery Design →
Liturgical Digital Machine Embroidery Designs
Liturgical Digital Machine Embroidery Designs The long Thanksgiving Holiday is at an end, and there is much to be thankful for. Blessings abound if we take but a moment to… Read more Liturgical Digital Machine Embroidery Designs →
All Saints Day
All Saints Day November 1st is a Holy Day that is often looked over by many Protestant churches in their excitement of the Reformation. It may be a smaller holiday… Read more All Saints Day →
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