Rose Stoles for Gaudete and Laetare Sundays
Rose – a color that lightens the mind and spirit in more ways than one. There is nothing quite like the beauty of wild roses in bloom. After a long… Read more Rose Stoles for Gaudete and Laetare Sundays →
Rose Chasuble and Stole Vestments for Advent and Lent
While blue or violet are the predominant colors for the season of Advent, and violet is the color for Lent, during Rose-colored vestments are often seen in the middle of… Read more Rose Chasuble and Stole Vestments for Advent and Lent →
What is a Monastic Style Chasuble?
What is a Monastic Style Chasuble? A Monastic style chasuble is a fuller and longer chasuble style. It can be between 60 to 80″ wide and is usually a… Read more What is a Monastic Style Chasuble? →
Monastic Chasuble Pattern for Making Church Vestments
Churches come in all types and sizes. There are the grand Cathedral and Basilicas. And the humble mission church with everything in between. With such a wide array of churches… Read more Monastic Chasuble Pattern for Making Church Vestments →
New Rose Pastoral Chasuble and Stole
It has been a pleasantly busy fall in the Ecclesiastical Sewing workroom. We have transitioned from sewing a steady stream of red to sewing the colors of the church year.… Read more New Rose Pastoral Chasuble and Stole →
Laetare Sunday or Rose Vestments
Surprises are nice, because often they are unexpected. This morning, there was a surprise at our church. What surprise might you ask? A new set of Rose Vestments in time… Read more Laetare Sunday or Rose Vestments →
Rose Vestments and IHS Design Index
The Rose Vestments and IHS Church Embroidery Project is an ongoing Ecclesiastical Sewing work in progress. The seasons of Advent and Lent are heavy Penitential Seasons. But during these seasons… Read more Rose Vestments and IHS Design Index →
Ecclesiastical Fabric Pattern Repeats
Perhaps you have thought about Ecclesiastical Sewing, or about making an Ecclesiastical Vestment or Altar Hanging, or even a chasuble. You have done a little reading and searching online, and… Read more Ecclesiastical Fabric Pattern Repeats →