Adventures in Sewing for the Church and Vestment Making

Ecclesiastical sewing can sometimes be akin to a lost art form.  This is true even when it comes to making monk habits for monastic life. The making of monastic habits...

Sometimes details are of little matter, and other times, details make all of the difference in taking something from ordinary to extraordinary.  And so it is with the Ecclesiastical Fabric…...

There is a new look at Ecclesiastical Sewing. And with a new look there comes a few technical challenges to work through.  While we continue to improve things and prepare…...

Today many gathered in our Nation’s Capital to mourn the loss of Antonin Scalia.  We often fail to mourn the passing of those around us.  But today, we will pause...

Ecclesiastical fabrics are available in a wide range of patterns and colors. Most often they are solid colored with a woven pattern. The patterns can have a raised or blistered…...

There is something special about a rare vintage Church Vestment book. Maybe it is that sense of wonder and awe that an Ecclesiastical Embroidery Book is still around and in…...

This week marked the return of some favorite things to the Ecclesiastical Sewing workroom, as well as my return to the new work space.  Many things are in their new...

The approach of spring and summer in a few months brings thoughts of travel plans. And what could be better than making plans for attending upcoming needlework courses.  While my...

These are a few of my favorite things………….. yes, that famous line from a favorite song comes to mind as I finally return to the Ecclesiastical Sewing workroom. It seems...

Winter has arrived in Northern Minnesota. The air is chilly, or rather, cold! And it will get colder before it warms up. This will be a good weekend to slowly...

Happy New Year to all from the Ecclesiastical Sewing workroom.  Yes, I am still here, and slowly recovering from a flurry of activity. After four weeks of disruption from home...

The installation of a new pastor within a church is a time for celebration. Our church recently experienced the joy of installing a new pastor, and I had the privilege...