We all have seen the images and artworks of a pelican feeding its nestlings from its beak. Whether inside or outside churches, these artworks are widely recognized as a symbol… Read more Pelican as a symbol of Christianity →
One of the great things about old churches in Europe is that they recall a time when Christianity was the dominant power in politics. However, in some countries such as… Read more Matthias Church, Budapest: A Journey Through History →
We all are struggling with the current health care situation in many ways. Many of us are adapting to the situation by volunteering our time and talents in a variety… Read more Caring for your Pastor or Priest During This Time →
Thomas Aquinas is universally known as one of the greatest teachers and writers within the Catholic tradition. Canonized by the Catholic church in 1323, Saint Thomas Aquinas is… Read more St. Thomas Aquinas →
New Year’s Greetings on this Festival Day. Many enjoy the day as the beginning of a New Year. But January 1st is also a Feast Day of the Solemnity of… Read more Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | Ecclesiastical Sewing (2019) →
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! →
The Church Year is an ongoing Pageant How do you view the church year? Have you ever thought of the church year as a pageant – not the kind of… Read more The Church Year is a Pageant →
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 →
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 →
What is a tippet? What is a Tippet: Church Vestments. A great question you may ask. For some, the answer has to do with fishing. We won’t look at the… Read more What is a Tippet: Church Vestments →
Altar Guilds play an important roll in the life of the church. Some churches have small altar guilds while others have large guilds. Altar guilds serve many functions in the life of the church. They care for the flowers, linens, and vestments at a basic minimum. They may make the linens and vestments, set communion, and so much more. Sometimes questions arise as to what is the best practice for using flowers, or what color vestments should be used at weddings or funerals. It is time to consult with experts.… Read more National Altar Guild Convention This Weekend →
I saw the photos come across my Facebook feed live on Tuesday. The sight was so very sad. The Historic Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Milwaukee was on fire. Throughout… Read more Hope in the Midst of Tragedy – Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Milwaukee →
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 →
Once in a while we like to share information that relates to historical sewing techniques, and hand embroidery. Today we would like to share something that, while not specifically related to church vestment making, it is none the less related to preserving and recovering lost arts relating to hand embroidery. The techniques and skills are important to preserve so that we may all grow in our knowledge and skill in the field. An email came in today about a special Kickstarter Campaign in the works by the Massachusetts Historical Society.… Read more The Massachusetts Historical Society Exhibit →
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