Adventures in Sewing for the Church and Vestment Making
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Dressing a Slate Embroidery Frame
When I first encountered the term, there were no photos available to see exactly what a slate frame was. There were references to made to slate frames in vintage hand...
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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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Quick Sewing Tip: Add Goldwork Dove Appliques to Red Stoles for Pentecost
Today at Ecclesiastical Sewing we are going to talk about a simple little trick to transform a simple plain stole into an elegant Pentecost Stole with Goldwork Dove appliques. What…...
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Identifying an Embroidery Design
We have an unusual request today at Ecclesiastical Sewing, and I hope some of your, our dear Readers, may be able to help. We were contacted by a church in…...
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Through the Needle’s Eye – EGA Traveling Exhibit
Needlework is always fun and exciting. I especially love hand embroidery but running a busy sewing studio does not leave much time for the pleasures a favorite pastime. So,…...
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Tips for Sewing with Cloth of Gold or Silver
Cloth of Gold. Just the very name brings up images of a knight in armor and kings with all their medieval court in the days of chivalry. Cloth of gold…...
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A History of Advent with a Hand Embroidery Design
Advent is the first season of the church year. It begins with the Sunday that comes nearest to St. Andrew’s Day which is celebrated on November 30th. The season of…...
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Custom Made Slate Frames and Trestle Stands for Hand Embroidery
There is something so relaxing and enjoyable about doing hand embroidery. Having the correct tools to tackle a project properly makes the process that much better. Having a beautiful view…...
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Gilt Twist Goldwork Threads for Hand Embroidery
When something special is needed to fill areas in goldwork embroidery or to edge a design, Gilt Twist is a great option. But what does one do with goldwork appliques?…...
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Imitation Japanese Goldwork Embroidery Threads
Depending on the day, there are a large number of projects in the works in our Ecclesiastical Sewing Studios. Most of our embroidery on vestments, altar hangings and stoles is…...
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Sewing Tips – Top10 Scissors for all Occasions
When it comes to sewing tools, my motto for the Ecclesiastical Sewing workroom as well as my own studio is less is better. I love sewing and could have…...
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Embroidered Appliques: How to Apply Goldwork Pieces
Designing a set of church vestments is a challenging endeavor. There are so many things to consider. When a decision is made on a set there is a sense of…...