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? →
Violet, Blue and Rose Liturgical Brocade Church Vestments Fabrics
With the launch of our new Ecclesiastical Sewing Storefront, it might take a while before everyone becomes familiar with the navigation and location of various items. When it comes to… Read more Violet, Blue and Rose Liturgical Brocade Church Vestments Fabrics →
Ely Crown Liturgical Brocade and Pugin Orphrey Trim
The church year has a long history of using specific colors to mark the various celebrations, feasts and festivals of the church year. There are certain colors that transcend among all faiths. And then within various faiths, the color may vary according to use and tradition. An example would be some churches use Liturgical Fabrics with the color Violet or purple while other use Roman Purple. The most basic colors used in the church include a white in some form from Bridal white to deep cream. The white color family… Read more Ely Crown Liturgical Brocade and Pugin Orphrey Trim →
Black Evesham Church Vestment Fabric Orphrey
Over the past several weeks, we have been working through matching patterns on the Red Lichfield Liturgical Church Vestment Fabric. I have really enjoyed working with Lichfield. I feel very… Read more Black Evesham Church Vestment Fabric Orphrey →
Silver Stars for Advent Stole: Part 2
There are a few pastoral stole projects that need to be created in a relatively short period of time. The first stole is a Blue Advent stole. Blue is an alternate liturgical color frequently used by many churches for the season of Advent. The other liturgical color used during Advent is Purple. Since my church has used blue in the past, we will stick with the traditional color selection, and work on the goal of a new vestment set. I started a set last year, but was delayed by work,… Read more Silver Stars for Advent Stole: Part 2 →
Planning – First Steps for Altar Frontal
Making an altar frontal is a big undertaking. There are so many things to think about. The list seems endless at times. Here is a brief list of thoughts that… Read more Planning – First Steps for Altar Frontal →
Liturgical Colors for the Church Year
Liturgical colors used for Ecclesiastical vestments and hangings can be a bit tricky. How are you able to tell the correct color to be used for the various days of… Read more Liturgical Colors for the Church Year →
Framing Steps Part 2 Advent
It’s linen time! And this is exciting because linen means an Ecclesiastical Embroidery project is one step closer to being ready for the hand embroidery to start. While one step closer… Read more Framing Steps Part 2 Advent →