Lent Vestment Fabric – Violets and Golds
Lent Color and Fabric Choices – Which is your favorite? It’s the beginning of a New Year and Lent is only a few weeks away. Many churches have plans for… Read more Lent Vestment Fabric – Violets and Golds →
December 20th: Katie Luther!
Katharina Von Bora: Luther’s Faithful Companion Especially for those in the Lutheran tradition, Katharina Von Bora Luther is often thought of as a hero of the Reformation. Most people know… Read more December 20th: Katie Luther! →
June 24 Celebrates the Nativity of John the Baptist
June 25th 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… Read more June 24 Celebrates the Nativity of John the Baptist →
St. Margaret Ivory Lurex Altar Frontal
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 →
Aragon Liturgical Tapestry Fabric in Red Lurex
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 →
Frontal at St. Ignatius Mission
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 →
Altar Frontals
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 →
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 →
Planning – First Steps for Altar Frontal
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 →
Preparing Altar Frontal
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 Second Lamb in The Tale of Two Lambs
The Altar Frontal is often one of the visual focal points in a church. For high Festival Days, the church has historically used its best altar hangings. As is the… Read more The Second Lamb in The Tale of Two Lambs →
From the Beginning in The Tale of Two Lambs
One Ecclesiastical Embroidery project times two, in large and small. That is The Tale of Two Lambs. What started as a small Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) hand embroidery design… Read more From the Beginning in The Tale of Two Lambs →