Adventures in Sewing for the Church and Vestment Making
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Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis: A Taste of Europe in the New World
Have you ever seen pictures of the great cathedrals of Europe and wondered, “Why aren’t there such magnificent structures in the US?” If so, you might find the Cathedral Basilica…...
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Top 10 New Embroidery Designs to Stitch While “Being Still” at Home
We know that staying at home is a challenge for many during these uncertain times. We all struggle with many issues, large and small. We wonder and turn our focus…...
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Fish during Lent: Every Day or just on Friday?
Whenever I learn of a tradition, I always like to investigate the history and learn why things are done they way they are. One thing I have wondered about lately…...
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How to Make Baptismal Towel Altar Linens
Christ love little children and he implored his disciples to let the little children come unto him. Children are an important part in the life of a church. Many pastors…...
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Best White Liturgical Fabrics for Easter and Festival Seasons of the Church Year
White and Gold Liturgical Fabrics for Easter and other Festival Seasons of the Church Year The range of white church vestment fabrics available at Ecclesiastical Sewing for making church vestments...
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What to use on the Inside to get a great look on the Outside for Vestments
Questions come in almost daily asking about the making of all things church vestment related. Today we will give you a quick rundown on all things inside when it comes…...
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Altar Linens
Altar Linen Refresher Altar linens are items that usually go unnoticed by most parishioners. The care of linens Often altars are bare of having linens, or altars have worn and...
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Top 10 materials for DIY stole making
Here at Ecclesiastical Sewing, we’re always happy to make stoles for our customers. After all, these are arguably the most important vestments for pastors and priests. They’re worn with preaching…...
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St. Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas is universally known as one of the greatest teachers and writers within the Catholic tradition. Canonized by the Catholic church in 1323, Saint Thomas Aquinas is…...
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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…...
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Epiphany: A Celebration with Varied Traditions
Epiphany: A Celebration with Varied Traditions If your family is like most families in America, the chances are that gifts are exchanged on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.…...
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Lent Vestment Fabric – Violets and Golds
Lens Color and Fabric Choices – Which is your favorite? It’s the beginning of a New Year and Lent is only a few weeks away. Many churches have plans for…...