St. Thomas Aquinas
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 →
Planning Your Lent Church Vestment Projects: a Liturgical Fabric Review
It’s the beginning of a New Year! We just finished celebrating the Birth of our Savior, and the 12 Days of Christmas which ended with the Feast of Epiphany. And… Read more Planning Your Lent Church Vestment Projects: a Liturgical Fabric Review →
Epiphany: A Celebration with Varied Traditions
Epiphany: A Celebration with Varied Traditions If your family is like most families in America, the chances are that gifts are exchanged on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.… Read more Epiphany: A Celebration with Varied Traditions →
The O Antiphons and O Come, O Come Emmanuel
The O Antiphons and O Come, O Come Emmanuel Christmas is near and Christmas carols are in the air! As we draw close to the week of Christmas, I… Read more The O Antiphons and O Come, O Come Emmanuel →
An Article About Gaudete Sunday
Gaudete Sunday: Breaking The Rules Please enjoy this article. It was passed around our local church and we felt that y’all might enjoy it as well! A Blessed Sunday–A Blessed Gaudete Sunday to you all. Gaudete Sunday. Breaking The Rules -Soli Deo Gloria-
June 24 Celebrates the Nativity of John the Baptist
June 25th marks the celebration of the Nativity of John the Baptist. Christ said, “I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one… Read more June 24 Celebrates the Nativity of John the Baptist →
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 →