Textile Art & Fine Craft
An unexpected aspect of online worship is the opportunity to have a close up view of altar and pulpit furnishings. My pew partner Joan recently wrote me, asking that I expound on the woven cross she saw closely on Zoom Easter worship. I created this white frontal for our congregation, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in … Continue reading Woven Cross
Ever Widening Circle Stoles This set of five stoles was designed for a bishop's assistant. The recipient worshiped with a different congregation nearly every Sunday, so he requested the stoles be portable (not wrinkly) and versatile in color. I chose quilt cottons in traditional patterns to accomplish those two requirements. Fabric selection and the set of … Continue reading Stoles
I have been singing the sad Psalms. The ones that ask "Why have you cast us off?" and "How long, Lord, how long?" There are times for the singing of these Psalms. And I have come to it. I received a rejection letter regarding an entry to an art show. I am well practiced in … Continue reading Singing the Sad Psalms