Adventures in Sewing for the Church and Vestment Making

Stoles are the topic of conversation at the moment on Ecclesiastical Sewing. Stoles are often one of the first projects that someone new to vestment making undertakes. Clergy stoles, from…...

It is always nice to have some basic supplies on hand if one plans on doing Ecclesiastical Sewing or  making Church Vestments on a regular basis. And so, my collection…...

For those of us who love Ecclesiastical Sewing and Vestment Making, there is always that one part of any project that is the “tricky” part.  With altar frontals, it is…...

The making of Ecclesiastical Vestments has a long and wonderful history. But what becomes of vestments from bygone days?  Much depends on the original materials of the vestment and of...

After the busy Holy Week and Easter Services, it was time for a quick trip south for a few short days. The days were warm and pleasant, the flowers and...

Have you ever considered what Ecclesiastical Vestments are needed by your Pastor or Priest in order for them to do their job? We often sit in church week in and...

This past week saw celebrations across much of the United Kingdom with the Reinterment of King Richard III of England. Many people from across the United Kingdom helped make the celebration…...

Sometimes it seems as if an Ecclesiastical Sewing and Embroidery Project has many repeated tasks along the way before coming to a finish.  And that can be a very good…...

It is only Tuesday, but with no downtime over the weekend, I do not have much energy tonight to tackle Ecclesiastical Embroidery projects. I know I will pay dearly for...

A few days ago I shared a post on Ecclesiastical Machine Embroidery. The design, worked in a quatrefoil border on silk dupioni, will need to be applied to the base…...

There is a feeling of joy when a new set of Ecclesiastical Vestments are completed and used for the very first time. That feeling can last for ages. And the…...

Are your summer travel plans set yet for a visit to France to see the next exhibit at the Musée de la Visitation? For those living in France, or Germany,…...