Small Altar Linens and a Gift for You
Linens are an item used everyday or every week in the life of most churches. Linens are used for the most sacred and important part of a church service during… Read more Small Altar Linens and a Gift for You →
Wardrobes for Clergy: Liturgical Vestments and Pastoral Stoles
The wardrobe of a member of the clergy is vast. Hopefully your clergy has the basic liturgical wardrobe pieces but if they do not, it is the job of the… Read more Wardrobes for Clergy: Liturgical Vestments and Pastoral Stoles →
Holy Cross Day September 14
Today marks yet another day of celebration in the year of the church. September 14th is noted as being Holy Cross Day, which is celebrated in both Eastern and Western… Read more Holy Cross Day September 14 →
Part I: The Amice—Norris
Over the next few days I would like to talk to you about certain ecclesiastical vestments that are worn on the head. Often we focus our gaze on the voluptuous garments that cover our ministers of the church. It is important to know each distinct garment and its history. Based in practical reasoning, traditions are now carried on without knowing the origin. When we travel to Europe, view exhibits in a museum, or look in old volumes, we see all kinds of garments that our ministers no longer wear, or… Read more Part I: The Amice—Norris →
Liturgical Embroidery Designs Phase 2
Summer is so shorted lived in Minnesota. It is hard to be inside working on the Liturgical Embroidery Designs when the sky is sunny, and the evenings are pleasant. Of… Read more Liturgical Embroidery Designs Phase 2 →
Liturgical Embroidery Design
Summer has finally arrived in Northern Minnesota, and the last week was a little wild in many ways. The past week saw a severe storm in our area that caused… Read more Liturgical Embroidery Design →
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 →
Rare Find Part II
A few days ago, I shared some new treasures with you relating to A Rare Find of Ecclesiastical Embroidery Patterns. These wonderful hand embroidery designs are always something precious to behold. They are the keys to a puzzle that has many missing pieces. They connect us with a rich past and provide inspiration for the future projects . At the monastery near my home where I do volunteer work, I have been helping catalog the collection of Ecclesiastical Embroidery Designs from the Art Needlework Department. The department was active from the late… Read more Rare Find Part II →