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Slate Frames for Hand Embroidery

Slate Frames for Hand Embroidery We receive questions about slate frames for hand embroidery regularly. Slate frames are a bit of a mystery to many people, but to those who love doing fine hand embroidery, slate frames are an essential tool. And we all know that using the right tools leads to beautiful finished results. So what exactly is a slate frame? A slate frame is usually made of wood. In the example below, there are 2 main parts shown for the slate frame. The horizontal pieces are called the… Read more Slate Frames for Hand Embroidery

Sewing Church Vestments and Linens: 10 Tips for Success

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 beyond the financial reach of many churches. They may think about a new set, look through the catalogs, and give up in despair. Here are our tips for Sewing Church Vestments and Linens: 10 Tips for Success! Yet it need not be that way. There are so many options to have… Read more Sewing Church Vestments and Linens: 10 Tips for Success

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | Ecclesiastical Sewing (2019)

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God New Year’s Greetings on this Festival Day. Many enjoy the day as the beginning of the New Year. But January 1st is also a Feast Day of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God as celebrated within the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church, and other church bodies. January 1st also marks the date of the Circumcision of Christ within many church bodies. Today we enjoy a special guest post by Fr. Carlton Kelley of St. Andrew’s Church. It is difficult, if not impossible,… Read more Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | Ecclesiastical Sewing (2019)

The Nativity of John the Baptist June 24th

The Nativity of John the Baptist June 24th June 24th 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 who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” Luke 7:28 ESV The Gospel of Luke contains a detailed account of John’s birth, first from Angel’s announcement to his father, then to Mary visiting Elizabeth and John jumping in his mother’s womb, and finally the account of his birth… Read more The Nativity of John the Baptist June 24th

Identifying an Embroidery Design

Identifying an Embroidery Design We have an unusual request today at Ecclesiastical Sewing, and I hope some of you, our dear Readers, may be able to help identify an embroidery design. We were contacted by a church in the United Kingdom last week, asking if we were familiar with the word or logo embroidered on this altar frontal. There is not much information to go beyond what is visible in the photo. The only other clue provided is that there is a label that states that the piece had been… Read more Identifying an Embroidery Design

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