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Latin Mass Chasuble Sewing Pattern: Introducing our New Shaped Cross Design

Latin Mass Chasuble Sewing Pattern Shaped Cross Latin Mass Chasuble Sewing Pattern Our technical writer and illustrator have updated instructions for our line of church vestment sewing patterns in the… Read more Latin Mass Chasuble Sewing Pattern: Introducing our New Shaped Cross Design

Altar Linens

Altar Linens Altar linens are items that usually go unnoticed by most parishioners. The care of linens Often altars are bare of linens, or altars have worn and stained linens. As many of us return to our respective church sacristies following the sporadic nature of summer schedules, there is often a bit of housekeeping needed to put things in order. It is a good idea to take inventory of the altar linens, and put a call to all members of the altar guild to return everything to the sacristy for… Read more Altar Linens

Sewing Church Vestments and Linens: 10 Tips for Success

Sewing Church Vestments and Linens: 10 Tips for Success We know many churches would love to have new vestments or altar hangings. But for many churches, the ideas never go beyond being an idea. Creating church vestments is often beyond the financial reach of many churches. They may think about a new set, look through the catalogs, and give up in despair. Here are our tips for Sewing Church Vestments and Linens: 10 Tips for Success! Yet it need not be that way. There are so many options to have… Read more Sewing Church Vestments and Linens: 10 Tips for Success

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | Ecclesiastical Sewing (2019)

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God New Year’s Greetings on this Festival Day. Many enjoy the day as the beginning of the New Year. But January 1st is also a Feast Day of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God as celebrated within the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church, and other church bodies. January 1st also marks the date of the Circumcision of Christ within many church bodies. Today we enjoy a special guest post by Fr. Carlton Kelley of St. Andrew’s Church. It is difficult, if not impossible,… Read more Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | Ecclesiastical Sewing (2019)

The Christmas Rose Legend and Symbolism

The Christmas Rose: Legend and Symbolism As we move towards Christmas, it’s easy to get distracted by the lights, sounds, and retail sales. Traveling from one place to another to visit family keeps us busy, as does worrying about whether or not there will be a “white Christmas” this year. Yet central to the season is Jesus Christ, our Lord, and His beloved mother Mary. Part of this centrality is a wide variety of symbolism. Colors, shapes, and even flowers tell us that Christmas is coming closer. Others symbolize the… Read more The Christmas Rose Legend and Symbolism

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