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The Church Arts Series
A few years ago I happened upon a great series of little books about decorative arts in the Church, textiles and church architecture which was printed by A.R. Mowbray and Co. of London in a series...
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Vestment Greeting Cards
We’ve had some mail today regarding the beautiful textile cards from the Elizabeth Hoare Liverpool Cathedral Embroidery Gallery. These cards, in packets of 8 assorted can be ordered from the Cathedral...
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Ironing tip
How to Iron Clothes : Ironing with Aluminum Foil Well- here’s something I just learned about today. Shall we try it? Let me know how it worked for you! Posted in Altar Guild Projects, Linens,...
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Haiti & the Sisters of St. Margaret
Some altar guilds in the state have ordered small linens from the Sisters of St. Margaret in Haiti. The convent motherhouse is in Massachusetts with a special mission in Haiti which has helped the...
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Easter Vigil
Thanks to Greg and the Liturgical Arts Committee of Nativity of the Lord Church in Cudahy, Wisconsin for these photos. Wow- one of the prettiest pew end designs I have ever seen!. Greg writes, “We...
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Vestment Lace
One of my first big undertakings in the sacristy was to restore some old alb laces found in a suitcase in the top of a closet. The strips were tiny brown balls and looked nothing like lace. After...
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Urgent Message from R.I. Altars
The unbelievable happened- our former address was stolen right from under my nose when the domain expired without my receiving a renewal. I have had to register under a new domain name. This one is...
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O Holy Night
The flowers are watered and arranged, the immaculate linens pressed and lovingly smoothed into place, the candles are waiting to be lit in their gleaming brass candlesticks. The sacristy is aglow and...
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Offensive advertising
I have just been made aware of the fact that some readers are finding advertisements on this site which contain offensive material. Depending on which browser and settings you are using, you may not...
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Back Online!
Dear friends and blog readers, Yes, it has been a LONG time since a new post has appeared. We now have a new bishop for the diocese and I will be staying on as Diocesan Director. Joan Scofield, of...
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