Summer has finally arrived and with it, beautiful weather. And while much has been missed during the past few months, families can once again enjoy time spent together with loved… Read more Liturgical Artwork Prints | Gift Ideas →
Luke 23:50-55 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man, who had not consented to their decision and action. He came… Read more Good Friday Liturgical Art →
Needlework is always fun and exciting. I especially love hand embroidery but running a busy sewing studio does not leave much time for the pleasures a favorite pastime. So,… Read more Through the Needle’s Eye – EGA Traveling Exhibit →
Have you ever wanted to make a clergy stole or pulpit fall, but felt a bit confused by all of the terminologies or intimidated at the sheer prospect of making… Read more Church Vestment Making Classes Fall 2018 →
Saturday mornings and the arrival of the weekend. One often wonders if weekends were made as a time to relax and think about things one would like to do, or… Read more Upcoming Events: Needlework Exhibit At the Haehn Museum →
The calendar says it is Spring but the seasonal change is still a long way off for Northern Minnesota. After the long grey days of winter pass, one often longs… Read more St. Luke – The Evangelist Collection of Church Vestments →
A blessed feast day to y’all! At Ecclesiastical Sewing, we love every aspect of Church beautification: whether that is Church art or paraments…So let’s talk about what the 2nd of February is and some art that goes along with this blessed day! Today the Church celebrates the Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Jesus. This event honors and fulfills the requirements from the Old Testament. The Law commanded that every mother should be cleansed from the experience of child birth. The life of every first born child belonged to the… Read more February 2nd, 2018 →
If there is one thing I enjoy, it is Medieval and Renaissance art. I’m always happy to have a reason to study works of arts or various artists. Tomorrow, April… Read more Dürer and Cranach →
For the past few months, I have had the great pleasure of working with Edward Riojas on what we hope is the first of many collaborative ventures. Edward is a… Read more Guest Post by Edward Riojas →
Today’s topic is a historical biography about a saint from the seventh and eighth centuries. St. Hubert–circa 656 A.D. to 727 A.D.– was a Bishop of Liege and along with… Read more St. Hubert →
Today Ecclesiastical Sewing is pleased to present a feast for your eyes. Several past posts have been heavy-duty, packed with rich history and thoughts about church vestments. I had written… Read more Summer Travels Italy Part I →
Did you ever look at a poncho and think that it reminded you of something familiar? We know that the poncho, a Spanish garment, originated in Spain and today is… Read more The Chasuble Percy Dearmer →
Today I would like to share a special guest post written by Ashley, my daughter. Ashley is currently traveling and attending school in Europe for the summer. Ashley is a… Read more Our Saviour’s Church in Copenhagen →
One of the things I love the most about traveling and visiting churches is taking photos. The photos serve as a reminder of the beauty that is to be seen… Read more St. Leo’s Mosaic Christ →
“Explore a selection of the most outstanding examples of English Medieval embroidery. Featuring surviving examples of exquisite craftsmanship, this exhibition will focus on the artistic skill of the makers and… Read more Opus Anglicanum: Victoria and Albert Style →