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 →
Advent Comes – City of David Collection
Advent Collection City of David At long last, a new Ecclesiastical Sewing Advent Collection has come to life. Creating a new Liturgical Embroidery and Church Vestment Collection can be… Read more Advent Comes – City of David Collection →
Carlisle Fabric in White for Roman Square Yoke Surplice Patterns
Last week at Ecclesiastical Sewing, we updated everyone with the exciting news that our Roman Square Yoke Surplice Pattern is now available in an expanded size range. That is something… Read more Carlisle Fabric in White for Roman Square Yoke Surplice Patterns →
Advent Vestment Projects in the Studio
Blue – it is everywhere we look these days in the Ecclesiastical Sewing studio. Well, not quite. there is a bit of violet lurking on one of the workstations. And… Read more Advent Vestment Projects in the Studio →
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 which is celebrated on November 30th. The season of… Read more A History of Advent with a Hand Embroidery Design →
Square Yoke Surplice Pattern in Multiple Sizes
You ask and we try our best. We decided years ago when we first launched Ecclesiastical Sewing that a focus on our business would be to provide sewing patterns and… Read more Square Yoke Surplice Pattern in Multiple Sizes →
The New Church Year Begins December 2, 2018
The New Church Year begins with the Penitential season of Advent on December 2, 2018. There are two main liturgical colors used for the season of Advent: they are blue and… Read more The New Church Year Begins December 2, 2018 →
Custom Made Slate Frames and Trestle Stands for Hand Embroidery
There is something so relaxing and enjoyable about doing hand embroidery. Having the correct tools to tackle a project properly makes the process that much better. Having a beautiful view… Read more Custom Made Slate Frames and Trestle Stands for Hand Embroidery →
Sacristy Check List: 10 Things to Review for Fall
As many parishioners return to their home churches after the summer months of travel and activities, fall is a perfect time to check the condition of vestments, altar linens, altar… Read more Sacristy Check List: 10 Things to Review for Fall →
Concordia Theological Seminary Machine Embroidery Logo
At Ecclesiastical Sewing, we have been working to create many new machine embroidery design and will try to get those introduced as quickly as possible. The embroidery designs will include symbols, logos, whitework designs, and seasonal designs. One of the new logo designs is shown above. The Concordia Theological Seminary Logo is now available as a machine embroidery file to download. The file is suitable for use on jackets, bags, banners, and tippets! The size is 4″. Due to the detailed nature of the design, it does not translate as… Read more Concordia Theological Seminary Machine Embroidery Logo →
Trestle Stands for Slate Frames
Hand Embroidery Classes Many of us have enjoyed taking classes with the Royal School of Needlework and Hand and Lock in recent years. The Royal School of Needlework and… Read more Trestle Stands for Slate Frames →
Sewing Tips: What is needed to make a Tippet
A few days back we were talking about what tippets are and the history of a tippet. Tippets are an easy church vestment item to create for yourself, especially… Read more Sewing Tips: What is needed to make a Tippet →
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 →
It’s Not Too Late – Vestment Making Class
Church Vestment Making Classes In a few short weeks to go, there is still time to sign up for the Liturgical Arts Conference in Canton, MS. The conference has a… Read more It’s Not Too Late – Vestment Making Class →
Gilt Twist Goldwork Threads for Hand Embroidery
When something special is needed to fill areas in goldwork embroidery or to edge a design, Gilt Twist is a great option. But what does one do with goldwork appliques?… Read more Gilt Twist Goldwork Threads for Hand Embroidery →
