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 →
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 bit confusing. After all, if our pastors… Read more Why do we use purple during Lent? →
Evangelist Stole for Easter Quick Ship
Last week, we introduced our Quick Ship vestments. These are items where customers have requested that we have certain styles available for those last-minute needs. These are also items that… Read more Evangelist Stole for Easter Quick Ship →
Blessed Virgin Mary Monogram and Stoles
It rained today. It was as if the heavens shared our sorrow and cried tears of their own. Today a dear friend was laid in her eternal rest to await… Read more Blessed Virgin Mary Monogram and Stoles →
Good Friday 2017 and Stabat Mater Dolorosa
Tonight at church, the stripped altar will be adorned in black with six candles upon it and the seventh being the Paschal candle. The crucifix is already veiled, not to… Read more Good Friday 2017 and Stabat Mater Dolorosa →
Underway with Glitters of Gold
Now that the initial task of getting the Ecclesiastical Embroidery Design for the Easter Set Pulpit fall has been accomplished and the laid threads of the Italian stitch seem to suit the area selected, it is time for the next experiment in stitching. I am pretty confident this should work, but there are a few things still to consider. For instance, which of the gold threads in the drawer are best suited for this stitching? The area is rather small, so the gold thread to be used for couching the… Read more Underway with Glitters of Gold →