Pentecost Chasuble O’Fallon Missouri
As we celebrate Pentecost today, I want to take a short moment to share photos of a lovely Pentecost chasuble. While we have all seen the lovely examples of a… Read more Pentecost Chasuble O’Fallon Missouri →
Habsburg Splendor at Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Normally the posts on Ecclesiastical Sewing focus on the topic of hand embroidery and sewing for the church. Today’s post will take a little liberty and veer off topic slightly. … Read more Habsburg Splendor at Minneapolis Institute of Arts →
Ely Cathedral Event
Winter is settling in here in Northern Minnesota. At the moment, there is not much in the way of snow on the ground. But with the cold bleak skies, and sub-zero temperatures, it’s fun to dream of a mid winter escape. Daily I hear from clients who are heading off for a cruise, or to the warmer climes of Florida, Texas, and Arizona. There are even a few heading out to the tropical Hawaiian Islands. They sound like wonderful destinations for a winter get away. After all, they are escaping… Read more Ely Cathedral Event →
Outlining: Finishing Touch or Distraction
Vestments and Church Embroidery are most often viewed from a distance. When an embroidered design is placed on a vestment or an altar hanging, it may often become difficult to… Read more Outlining: Finishing Touch or Distraction →
Planning Ahead
Planning ahead on Ecclesiastical Sewing Projects has never been a strong point. While others may plan out every detail down to the last thread, trim, and stitch, that has never worked… Read more Planning Ahead →
Inspirations for Silk Wrapped Purl
It’s always fun to have a few new items on hand for Ecclesiastical Embroidery projects. Sometimes with new threads, fun as they are, it might be a bit of a… Read more Inspirations for Silk Wrapped Purl →
Agnus Dei Progress
It is fun to set stitching goals. It is even more fun to reach the goal! This weekend was a great weekend to set and make goals for Ecclesiastical Embroidery… Read more Agnus Dei Progress →
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 →
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 →
More Surprises on Summer Travels
Summer travels are always fun. There are planned events, and occasionally the unexpected surprises. Last week I shared a little bit about our summer travels to Montana and the visit… Read more More Surprises on Summer Travels →
A Little Stitching Time
After a weekend of organization and fun, it has been back to the work week, and the normal routine during the day. After work and evening chores, trying to squeeze… Read more A Little Stitching Time →
Future Projects Design Time
After a weekend of cleaning and organizing all of the pattern ideas and printouts for Ecclesiastical Sewing and Ecclesiastical Embroidery Designs, it was time to start working on some new… Read more Future Projects Design Time →
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 →
Summer Travels and Unexpected Surprises!
Summer vacation this year meant a road trip to Montana, for the Ecclesiastical Sewing family. The drive is long, and there is often not much to see from Minnesota, across North Dakota and through Eastern Montana. The further west we traveled, the more the surprises started to pop up. In over 25 years of traveling between these states, I had yet to ever see Eastern Montana in any state except various shades of browns and golds, or white with snow. This year was a shocking surprise. Eastern Montana was Beautiful! It… Read more Summer Travels and Unexpected Surprises! →
