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 →
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! →
O Radix Jesse
Advent Antiphon 3: O Radix Jesse As we all prepare for the hustle and bustle of Advent, it is good to take a look at why this is important. In… Read more O Radix Jesse →
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-
The Saint Andrew Christmas Novena Prayer
Every year as the holiday season draws near, the weather turns colder, and the daylight leaves us much sooner. Many of us start earnestly preparing for the Christmas season. One… Read more The Saint Andrew Christmas Novena Prayer →
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 →
Whitework Ecclesiastical Embroidery Pattern
This past week I had the honor of helping a friend do some hand work on some very special linen pieces. I’ll be sure to share the information about the… Read more Whitework Ecclesiastical Embroidery Pattern →
A Rare Find
As my love of Ecclesiastical Sewing and Ecclesiastical Embroidery grows, so does the collection of books and other items relating to the field of Ecclesiastical Embroidery. When I read modern… Read more A Rare Find →
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 →
IHS Turning Corners
The fun part about hand embroidery is that one can read, study, and practice; test, learn, and grow. Yet on occasion, there is the that little something in the… Read more IHS Turning Corners →
IHS Embroidery Update
Fridays are a special day. It is a day off from work and a day, hopefully, devoted to Ecclesiastical Sewing and Ecclesiastical Embroidery. There is usually a plan for the… Read more IHS Embroidery Update →
Goldwork Progress
Goldwork embroidery is so much fun! I find it very relaxing and enjoyable. Goldwork couching is one of the first techniques I learned. It is rather simple. There are certainly… Read more Goldwork Progress →
False Starts and New Beginnings
It often does not take long to realize when a battle ensues and there will be no winning. So it goes sometimes when a new Ecclesiastical Embroidery Projects first starts.… Read more False Starts and New Beginnings →
IHS Ecclesiastical Embroidery A Little Progress
Goldwork embroidery is so much fun! There is really nothing else like it. Working with threads that sparkle and shine, shimmer and glimmer is a feast for the eyes. It… Read more IHS Ecclesiastical Embroidery A Little Progress →
IHS Ecclesiastical Design First Stitches
There is nothing quite like the joy of taking the first stitches on a new embroidery project! There is a little thrill followed by a rush of excitement to get the stitching underway. First, one must test the stitching ideas to see if they will work out. There is the hope that the colors will work together, the correct thread types are on hand, and nothing befalls the project in the way of a disaster, large or small, that will delay its completion. There are a thousand thoughts that run through… Read more IHS Ecclesiastical Design First Stitches →