Slate Frames for Hand Embroidery
Slate Frames for Hand Embroidery We receive questions about slate frames regularly. Slate frames are a bit of a mystery to many people, but to those who love doing… Read more Slate Frames for Hand Embroidery →
Top 10 New Embroidery Designs to Stitch While “Being Still” at Home
We know that staying at home is a challenge for many during these uncertain times. We all struggle with many issues, large and small. We wonder and turn our focus… Read more Top 10 New Embroidery Designs to Stitch While “Being Still” at Home →
Sewing Church Vestments and Linens: 10 Tips for Success
We know many churches would love to have new vestments or altar hangings. But for many churches, the ideas never go beyond being an idea. Creating church vestments is often… Read more Sewing Church Vestments and Linens: 10 Tips for Success →
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 →
Why do we use purple during Lent?
Those of us who grew up in denominations that don’t use liturgical colors often find the change of vestments with the seasons a bit confusing. After all, if our pastors… Read more Why do we use purple during Lent? →
Do you have your favorite Violet Stole Style Selected Yet? Lent is coming!
Lent Stoles for Pastors and Priests The designer (that’s ME – Carrie) has been busy keeping our seamstresses stitching away to create a wonderful new collection of stoles that are… Read more Do you have your favorite Violet Stole Style Selected Yet? Lent is coming! →
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 →
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | Ecclesiastical Sewing (2019)
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) →
Christmas Rose Vestments
The Christmas Rose Vestment set has been a personal favorite of mine. There are several things about the set that keeps drawing me back to it. The first is the… Read more Christmas Rose Vestments →
December 20th: Katie Luther!
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 Nativity of John the Baptist June 24th
The Nativity of John the Baptist June 24th marks the celebration of the Nativity of John the Baptist. Christ said, “I tell you, among those born of women none is… Read more The Nativity of John the Baptist June 24th →
Identifying an Embroidery Design
We have an unusual request today at Ecclesiastical Sewing, and I hope some of your, our dear Readers, may be able to help. We were contacted by a church in… Read more Identifying an Embroidery Design →
Slate Frames – How to Determine Size
Slate frames have been used for countless years (or may we centuries) as a way of mounting fabric for working hand embroidery. There are many advantages to using a slate… Read more Slate Frames – How to Determine Size →
Through the Needle’s Eye – EGA Traveling Exhibit
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 →
A History of Advent with a Hand Embroidery Design
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 →
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