Adventures in Sewing for the Church and Vestment Making

The other day I was in the Ecclesiastical Sewing Workroom, putting the finishing touches on a pastoral stole and I thought it was a good time to pull the camera…...

…we can see the light at the end of the tunnel! At 8 a.m. central time, we put one stole and one chalice veil live on the website. These two,…...

Fabrics for church and academic use…that does sound rather odd on first thought doesn’t it? When thinking of fabrics for church use, depending on a particular faith, one or two…...

Two years ago, I started a nice little ritual. One of my favorite places to visit is Assisi, Italy. There are many shops in this picturesque, hillside town. They all…...

Attention! How far are you from Canton, Mississippi, USA? Do you have relatives in the South that you have not seen in a while that you really should go visit?...

For those in the Northern Hemisphere, it is the middle of July, and if it is anything Minnesota, it is HOT!  The last thing on everyone’s mind on a hot…...

“Gaudete” This is the plural imperative form of the second conjugation of the Latin verb “Gaudeo, Gaudere, Gavisus” to rejoice. If you take the second principle part—the infinitive—and chop off…...

Today I want to draw your attention to one of our Yarn Dyed Brocades. At Ecclesiastical Sewing, we hope to create many church vestment makers. We provide patterns, trims, and…...

Last night I was working late and thought I would have a bit of fun glancing through social media. We have been working hard for weeks on end and it…...

Summer Travels are a time for relaxing and in our family, some serious hiking. Our annual vacation destination is Montana. This year as always, we spend time with family before…...

I love fine needlework. In an effort to continually improve my skills, I enjoy taking classes and working on projects. One thing I have learned over the years is to…...

Here’s a funny story: last fall I was so excited for Advent and in my excitement, I made a small mess up. Although not the most abundant color, Ecclesiastical Sewing…...