Liturgical Vestments: Ecclesiastical Sewing and Embroidery for Making Clergy Vestments
Advent is a season of preparation that leads up to one of the most Festive seasons in the Church year. Christmas will soon be here, and with it comes the… Read more White Liturgical Religious Fabrics for Making Church Vestments →
St. Margaret Liturgical Brocade Fabric for Church Vestments Weddings are a time of celebration, especially when the wedding is held during the Celebration of Christmas and the days awaiting the… Read more St. Margaret Ivory Lurex Altar Frontal →
Tapestries have graced the walls of castles for centuries. They have also graced countless clergy vestments through the ages. Today, there are many lovely liturgical fabrics woven in rich and… Read more Aragon Liturgical Tapestry Fabric in Red Lurex →
There is a book on my shelf – a LARGE book – that has sat on there for far too long. It is time to do a little dusting off, both of the book, of my knowledge of Ecclesiastical History, and the Greats from the Gothic Era. So without further ado, tonight’s topic: the book entitled George Frederick Bodley by Michael Hall. And before I begin, there is a confession to make. I know very little about George Bodley. Hence, the need for the book. George Frederick Bodley was born… Read more George Frederick Bodley →
There is nothing that grabs our attention more that something shiny. That glint and glimmer is sure to catch our glance, make us stop, and take a look. Sometimes shiny objects can be a distraction, sometimes they can make us pause and wonder what is going on. Shining objects are always guaranteed to capture our attention. Today I spent some time looking at shiny objects. To be more specific, shiny, glimmering liturgical fabrics for use in making church vestments. I have a special event coming up over the Holidays, and… Read more Shimmering Fabrics and How to Use Them →
Summer vacations always include at least one stop related to Ecclesiastical Sewing. This year’s trip included a stop at the St. Ignatius Mission. The Mission is in the tiny town of St. Ignatius, MT, at the southern edge of Flathead Lake, and about forty miles north of Missoula. This is one of those remote churches that have been on the “Must See” list. With a trip to Glacier Park, it was the perfect time to visit. For those interested in seeing the inside of a beautiful church, the St. Ignatius… Read more Frontal at St. Ignatius Mission →
Traveling. It is fun, exciting, interesting, and filled with unknown Ecclesiastical Sewing Treasures (Pleasures) if one takes the time to look. One never knows what liturgical wonders might be the next site reveled as a corner is rounded, or a glance is drawn up. Cathedrals are filled with nooks and crannies, soaring columns, stained glass, stone carvings and so much more. One could look at a Cathedral daily, and still see something new. Yesterday was a few shorts days after the Celebration of Pentecost. We were scheduled to visit the… Read more Visiting a Grand Cathedral the Proper Way →
I have been getting a few questions on the making of altar frontals over the past few weeks here on Ecclesiastical Sewing. I have some good news: written instructions are… Read more Altar Frontals →
There is a feeling of joy when a new set of Ecclesiastical Vestments are completed and used for the very first time. That feeling can last for ages. And the… Read more The Ravages of Time on Ecclesiastical 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 →
Making an altar frontal is a big undertaking. There are so many things to think about. The list seems endless at times. Here is a brief list of thoughts that… Read more Planning – First Steps for Altar Frontal →
Today is the beginning of the Lenten Season as we celebrate Ash Wednesday. The past few weekends have been spent working on an Ecclesiastical Sewing Project of a Black Chalice… Read more Finished at Last! Ash Wednesday Vestments →
Every evening after work, I try to accomplish something on various Ecclesiastical Sewing Projects. Sometimes it is quite late before other obligations of the day are finished, and the enjoyment… Read more Bits and Pieces Advent Set →
It’s time to start preparing the Altar Frontal for the Advent Set. This Ecclesiastical Sewing project is on a tight time frame, and the reality is that it will not… Read more Preparing Altar Frontal →
The best laid plans often have to take a sudden change. And so it is with an Ecclesiastical Sewing Project. The Advent Set is underway, but plans are being… Read more Changing Plans? →
