Adventures in Sewing for the Church and Vestment Making

After the bustle of finishing the Monk’s Habit this week on Ecclesiastical Sewing, it is time to take a short break and enjoy a little catching up on projects and…...

Today, let’s revisit the Monk Habit. Creating a new pattern for Ecclesiastical Sewing is a long process. It often takes several attempts to obtain a good pattern that works for…...

Half a world away, and heading home.  After a month of emails, a little work with the seam ripper, re-cutting, and basting back together, it is time for this monk’s habit to…...

Goldwork embroidery gathers a great deal of attention from across the web.  It is so beautiful and elegant. Goldwork Embroidery has a regal look to it when gold threads are…...

Planning ahead on Ecclesiastical Sewing Projects has never been a strong point. While others may plan out every detail down to the last thread, trim, and stitch, that has never worked…...

When it comes to discussing the history of English Embroidery during the 19th and 20th century, there are many notable books to review.   In thinking about the Giants of the…...

  The fun part about hand embroidery is that one can read, study, and practice; test, learn, and grow. Yet on occasion, there is the that little something in the…...

The past two days have been spent sharing information relating to the Giants.  No, not the football team, or some creature from ancient mythology.  These Giants are the Ecclesiastical Giants from the past…...

Yesterday was such a fun day spent talking about Books: The Next Best Thing and becoming immersed in the works of the Ecclesiastical Giants who designed and created many beautiful pieces…...

With the month of October quickly speeding by, the date is fast approaching for those who are able to attend the Giants of Gothic Revival at the Victoria and Albert…...

The Rose Vestments and IHS Church Embroidery Project is an ongoing Ecclesiastical Sewing work in progress. The seasons of Advent and Lent are heavy Penitential Seasons.  But during these seasons…...

It is great fun to research Ecclesiastical Sewing projects and  Church Vestments  with books, catalogs, and on the internet. There are many options available when it comes to fabric selection…...