Adventures in Sewing for the Church and Vestment Making
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Altar Linens: Using Color
What could be more beautiful than white Carrara Marble, German Stained glass windows depicting Biblical scenes from the life of Christ, magnificent statues and classical architecture with soaring ceilings? There are…...
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Copenhagen Churches: St. Alban
Contributing writer Ashley Z. brings us today’s Ecclesiastical Sewing post. Ashley is a graduate student, and is currently traveling in Europe. I should also mention, she is my daughter. While…...
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Our Saviour’s Church in Copenhagen
Today I would like to share a special guest post written by Ashley, my daughter. Ashley is currently traveling and attending school in Europe for the summer. Ashley is a…...
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St. Leo’s Mosaic Christ
One of the things I love the most about traveling and visiting churches is taking photos. The photos serve as a reminder of the beauty that is to be seen…...
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Installation Services
Last weekend my husband and I were invited to meet a friend for dinner following a pastoral installation service. I have to admit that I have never had a chance…...
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Evesham Red/Gold and Gold/Gold
It has been quite some time since there was a new project on Ecclesiastical Sewing with all of the preparation for the launch. There are several projects in the works,…...
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Cloister Liturgical Fabric
As the new Ecclesiastical Sewing Website launch date approaches, I thought it would be nice to have a few feature posts to highlight some of the beautiful liturgical fabrics that…...
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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…...