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Liturgical vintage is a term that people use to describe antique or vintage items that they use in religious celebrations. These items can include chalices, vestments, candlesticks, and other decorative objects that people use in religious services.

People consider liturgical vintage important in religious celebrations. It connects present-day worshippers to the rich history and traditions of their faith. In addition, people often consider liturgical vintage items to have symbolic and spiritual significance. For example, a chalice used in a liturgical celebration may have been used in countless masses over many years. It shows a powerful symbol of the continuity and ongoing nature of the faith. Religious vintage items can also be beautiful works of art in their own right, adding to the overall aesthetic and spiritual experience of a church service. For many people, incorporating liturgical vintage items into religious celebrations is an important way to honor the past and connect with the traditions of their faith.

Vintage Liturgical Embroidery Library

Vintage Liturgical Embroidery Library

  Vintage Liturgical Embroidery Library Vintage Liturgical Embroidery Library: The Ecclesiastical Sewing workroom is getting a bit of a workout these days.  Things are moving and shuffling around, getting ready… Read more Vintage Liturgical Embroidery Library

Vintage Liturgical Embroidery Patterns

More Vintage Liturgical Embroidery Patterns

A collection of historic designs on aged paper dating from the 1870s to around 1940 and beyond. The collection includes original works by renowned designers from the Gothic age spanning the last two centuries, including perforated designs and transfers sourced from an antique Thomas Brown and Sons catalog. The designs are currently undergoing verification after a thorough historical tracing. It’s important to document and preserve this collection for future generations as a valuable resource for study and learning.

Liturgical Arts Resources

Liturgical Arts Resources

Liturgical Arts Resources link artists for inspiration. The Lutheran Art Resources site values quality in church aesthetics, focusing on unique paraments and vestments. Despite limited resources, various options exist for obtaining high-quality liturgical art. Scapegoat Studio Blog’s logos and Ad Crucem’s vibrant paintings, including Edward Riojas’s, add richness to this artistic community.

George Frederick Bodley

This book is about George Frederick Bodley’s life and work, along with other influential figures like John D. Sedding and A.W.N. Pugin. It covers various schools and methodologies, showcasing famous works. The book also explores how these visionaries collaborated with artisans in creating church artworks. With over five hundred pages, it’s a detailed journey into the design process of churches and their furnishings.

Design Options for Christmas Set

Design Options for Christmas Set

  Design Options for Christmas Set Tonight there was a little extra time to pull out the box of vintage Ecclesiastical Embroidery patterns. Now, these are not just any old… Read more Design Options for Christmas Set

Church Vestment Fabric Bramfield Silk Damask, Shimmering Fabrics

Shimmering Fabrics and How to Use Them

Thinking about a special Christmas project with white and gold colors. Considering silk with gold trim or metallic fabric for the budget friendly project.

Vestments and How to Make Them by Lilla Weston

This book is written with the primary idea of promoting a more reverently industrious spirit among the people of our parishes. Incidentally the making of Vestments by the women of the parish saves a great deal of needless expense; but it also brings all those who assist in such work into closer touch with the Church, her meaning,s and her blessed privileges. The fashioning of Vestments is not an idle task, nor should it be undertaken lightly. Vestments ought to be made when one is in a different frame of mind than one is likely to be when making a centre-piece or an apron, or even an exquisitely embroidered garment. One should bear in mind that one is busy upon holy garments – garments in which a Priest of God is to stand arrayed…..(Weston, 1914, p. vii)

Ecclesiastical Footwear?

  Ecclesiastical Footwear? C0113517921/[/embed] One can only imagine the honor of making a special pair of shoes for the Pope. These truly are a work of art. I hope you… Read more Ecclesiastical Footwear?

Lace for Church Use Instruction Book

Lace for Church Use Instruction Book

The title is Lace for Church Use by Marie-Clare Downham.

Clergy collar worn in the 19th Century

Lutheran Bäffchen or Clergy Collar

Clergy Collar made from linen 19th Century – a clergy collar with bands.

Embroidered Dove on Pentecost Chasuble

Pentecost Chasuble O’Fallon Missouri

At O’Fallon Monastery, the Sisters created a special vestment collection, including this chasuble with a traditional Dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. The design blends hand and machine embroidery, using silk and gold threads for a beautiful finish.

Book of Prayer with Tie Ends, Travels and Ecclesiastical Sewing Treasures

Travels and Ecclesiastical Sewing Treasures

This Book of Prayer is a part of the Collection of Rare Books at the Concordia Seminary Library on the LC-MS Seminary Campus in St. Louis, MO.  The Rare Books Library houses a unique collection of rare volumes relating to Church History, specifically, Lutheran Church History

Baptismal towel with tiny hand-embroidered cross

Vintage Baptismal Cloth

Baptismal Towels or Baptismal Napkins may be as simple or elaborate as one desires to make them.  The size of this Baptismal Cloth is approximately 19″ x 21″ as the finished size. The embroidery may be a very simple hand-embroidered cross. The hems should be narrow.  Now, there may be more specific instructions available in some older Church Vestment Books

Church Vestment Books

Helpful Church Vestment Books

The books consist of a set of six titles published by the Embroiderer’s Guild back in the 1950s and 1960s and following. Each book in the series covers a set of topics such as  Canvas Work, Vestments, and so on. The books are small but contain useful information.  They are easy to use, as their size limits extraneous details.

altar lace

Lace Making for Altar Cloths

Lace, and variations is often applied to the hemline and sleeves of vestments such as a  rochet which forms part of the choir robes. The lace can vary with styles of pattern, and materials, being sometimes a little heavier and bolder, to being something very light and airy.