Easter Blessings
In the evening twilight, the light of candles flicker as churches gather together in Vigil and prayer as they await the Easter dawn. As the pastor glides past aisles, moving… Read more Easter Blessings →
Chalice Veil Orphrey Trim Part 2
The constructing Chalice veils has been a topic we’ve been looking at for the past few weeks on Ecclesiastical sewing. In the past, Chalice veils were made in the same… Read more Chalice Veil Orphrey Trim Part 2 →
Easter Sunrise Hand Embroidery Design
February has arrived and the days are still bleak and sunless in Northern Minnesota. Now that year-end has wrapped up, it is time to get back to work on Ecclesiastical… Read more Easter Sunrise Hand Embroidery Design →
Agnus Dei Neglected but not Forgotten
The Holidays are a wonderful opportunity to spend time with family and friends, but oh, how the stitching and other Ecclesiastical Embroidery and church vestment projects suffer from lack of… Read more Agnus Dei Neglected but not Forgotten →
Thanksgiving Weekend Break and Gift Ideas
With the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend comes the cooking, the cleaning, and the time spent with guests; it has been a few days since there was time either for Ecclesiastical Sewing… Read more Thanksgiving Weekend Break and Gift Ideas →
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 →
A Little Splash of Color
Yesterday, I showed you the finished section of flat silk in the Ecclesiastical Embroidery Design for the Easter Set Pulpit Fall. It is always a thrill to finish one section… Read more A Little Splash of Color →
Progress on Ecclesiastical Embroidery
Ecclesiastical Embroidery and Ecclesiastical Sewing are wonderful, relaxing pass times. I enjoy them with great passion, especially if I get uninterrupted time over the weekend to work on projects. Ecclesiastical… Read more Progress on Ecclesiastical Embroidery →
Results of Organization Weekend
It was a long-awaited 4-day weekend. I had envisioned the weekend spent working on Ecclesiastical Sewing projects and continuing on several Ecclesiastical Embroidery projects that are underway, including some much-needed… Read more Results of Organization Weekend →
Goldwork Embroidery and Meandering Thoughts
Goldwork Embroidery A small amount of stitching has been added to the Easter Set Pulpit Fall. The amount is almost not worth mentioning at this point, except for the fact that it is a goldwork embroidery stitching technique that I have never tried, but have often admired in the works of others. I have read about the various versions of the Italian Stitch as I talked about last week here: https://blog.ecclesiasticalsewing.com/2014/08/23/sources-of-inspiration-from-lucy-mackrille/ The biggest challenge I find with Ecclesiastical Sewing and Ecclesiastical Embroidery is fear. Fear that what I try… Read more Goldwork Embroidery and Meandering Thoughts →
Underway with Glitters of Gold
Now that the initial task of getting the Ecclesiastical Embroidery Design for the Easter Set Pulpit fall has been accomplished and the laid threads of the Italian stitch seem to suit the area selected, it is time for the next experiment in stitching. I am pretty confident this should work, but there are a few things still to consider. For instance, which of the gold threads in the drawer are best suited for this stitching? The area is rather small, so the gold thread to be used for couching the… Read more Underway with Glitters of Gold →
From Inspiration Source to Stitching
Putting inspiration into action is often a difficult thing when it comes to starting a new Ecclesiastical Embroidery project, especially if it is a little larger hand embroidery project. A larger hand embroidery project can entail size, technique, design complexity of the embroidery pattern, and many more concerns. Taking those first stitches, however, and having them look well is a thrill! Over the past week or so, I have been writing about the Easter Set Pulpit fall, the steps taken to get that framed up, and the design transferred using the… Read more From Inspiration Source to Stitching →
Sources of Inspiration from Lucy Mackrille
Where does inspiration come from when it comes to choosing stitches for current projects? There is a vision of the final project for the Easter Set in my mind, but getting there will be an experiment. Experimenting while stitching along. Yes, this Ecclesiastical Embroidery Easter Set project is experimental. The good news is that there are certain features that I have seen and admired from the beautiful hand embroidery works of others. And so, for now, it is helpful to follow along with the advice and inspiration which comes from… Read more Sources of Inspiration from Lucy Mackrille →
All in a Day’s Work
Before the day is over, it’s time to share a quick update in Ecclesiastical Sewing on the newest Ecclesiastical Embroidery Design project for the Easter Pulpit Fall. This is the design I shared a few days ago. After a few detours, tonight I am happy to announce the linen is in the frame. With any luck, by tomorrow, the pouncing and tracing will be finished. I have not had a chance to use the Millennium Frames from Needle Needs yet. There must always be a first time for everything. Not knowing… Read more All in a Day’s Work →
New Embroidery Frames Mean New Projects
New Embroidery Frames Mean New Projects New frames finally arrived on Monday, and so that means it is time to start a new Ecclesiastical Embroidery project! New Embroidery Frames Mean New Projects! I ordered the Millenium Frame in several sizes from Needle Needs in early April. It took quite a while for them to arrive. So now it is time to give them a try! I have the perfect Ecclesiastical Embroidery Design just waiting to try out on the new frames. The project is part of the Easter Vestment… Read more New Embroidery Frames Mean New Projects →
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