Adventures in Sewing for the Church and Vestment Making
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Opus Anglicanum: Victoria and Albert Style
“Explore a selection of the most outstanding examples of English Medieval embroidery. Featuring surviving examples of exquisite craftsmanship, this exhibition will focus on the artistic skill of the makers and…...
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Vintage Church Vestment Surprise
Last week I had the pleasure of taking a short Holiday in Florida. The trip combined a bit of Ecclesiastical Sewing Business with a bit of pleasure and relaxation. A…...
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Hand Embroidery Design Small Linens
The summer season is approaching, and it might be a good time to start thinking about small altar linens. The Easter season is coming to an end and the green…...
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Spring Travels: Florida
Sunny Florida in May. Many people from Minnesota escape the snow ans cold to spend January, February and March in the Florida sunshine. I was not one of those fortunate…...
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St. Aidan Liturgical Fabric
Liturgical Fabrics are a joy to work with when making church vestments. St. Aidan’s is no exception. Made in England for making church vestments as well as academic gowns and…...
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Ecclesiastical Embroidery: Travels in Search of Treasures
...there are two Ecclesiastical or Liturgical Fabrics, St. Aidan and Cloister, which are popular choices for University Wear as well as for making church vestments......
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Wish Lists Royal School of Needlework Style
Wish lists, bucket lists, things our hearts desire…………We all have hopes and dreams that someday we would like to do______________ (fill in the blank). As an admirer of the fine…...
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St. Hubert Liturgical Fabrics
Liturgical Brocatelle Fabrics for Making Church Vestments There are so many Liturgical Fabrics that are a favorite, and St. Hubert’s ranks among the top of all fabrics as one of…...
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Ideas for Reusing Older Vestment Pieces
Old vestments are often found in the dark recesses of sacristy drawers, and the question may arise as to what might be done with old stoles and other church vestment…...
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Easter Blessings
In the evening twilight, the light of candles flicker as churches gather together in Vigil and prayer as they await the Easter dawn. As the pastor glides past aisles, moving…...
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St. Margaret Ivory Lurex Altar Frontal
St. Margaret Liturgical Brocade Fabric for Church Vestments Weddings are a time of celebration, especially when the wedding is held during the Celebration of Christmas and the days awaiting the…...
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Aragon Liturgical Tapestry Fabric in Red Lurex
Tapestries have graced the walls of castles for centuries. They have also graced countless clergy vestments through the ages. Today, there are many lovely liturgical fabrics woven in rich and…...