Adventures in Sewing for the Church and Vestment Making
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Pugin – in an Orphrey Trim?
Pugin – just the mention of the name can be exciting. But many of you may not know who or what Pugin is. We have talked about Augustus Welby Northmore…...
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Orphrey Bands for Pastoral Stoles
The use of orphrey bands for trimming pastoral stoles opens an endless array of design possibilities. Many of you might be familiar with using orphreys as a means of adding...
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Books: The Next Best Thing Final
When it comes to discussing the history of English Embroidery during the 19th and 20th century, there are many notable books to review. In thinking about the Giants of the…...
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Books: The Next Best Thing : Part II
Yesterday was such a fun day spent talking about Books: The Next Best Thing and becoming immersed in the works of the Ecclesiastical Giants who designed and created many beautiful pieces…...
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Books: The Next Best Thing
With the month of October quickly speeding by, the date is fast approaching for those who are able to attend the Giants of Gothic Revival at the Victoria and Albert…...
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Upcoming Ecclesiastial Embroidery Events at the Victorian and Albert Museum
Oh I just wish I could hop on a plane and visit Great Britain! For many years, I have longed to go there. That desire is even stronger than usual...