“In all created things discern the providence and wisdom of God, and in all things give Him thanks." St. Teresa of Avila Well, I certainly can't say it better than St. Teresa of Avila so this will be a very short post to add only that the depth of my gratitude for you, our customers and readers, extends to heaven in my daily prayers. May your Thanksgiving be rich in God's grace. Here are a few things I am working on/with:

When I receive a commission to restore vestments I enjoy hearing the story behind the piece. Sometimes it involves a dumpster dive, or just digging through drawers, or a dry cleaner (please never ever do this with antique vestments!), but sometimes it is a compelling story of patrimony and prayer that deserves deference. Much like living in an old house you get to enjoy the beauty of craftsmanship and participate in the living legacy of a home that has beautifully withstood

November is the month of Holy Souls and brings us to recollection of the Church Suffering, of the souls who endure the refining fire that will restore them to complete purity and the everlasting joy of the Beatific Vision. We live in communion with these souls and bear responsibility to that community that literally reaches to heaven. When I am restoring vestments so much more goes into every stitch than a simple needle and thread. Like all work there is an opportunity for pr

About ten years ago I accidentally stepped into the wonderful world of vestment restoration. After decades of self-taught sewing skills I was excited about the reality of putting my faith into action this way and using my skills for the glory of God. I have had the divine privilege of working with some of the best people on some of the most beautiful and exquisite antique pieces — including chasubles, copes, and all Mass set pieces, altar linens of all sizes, cinctures, albs

When I began vestment restoration I never imagined that I would be consulting nautical books and Japanese methods of rope making to accomplish anything for the glory of God. But He has a funny way of leading you down paths that, at first, seem like rabbit holes then become an unexpectedly joyful learning experience. ​ Cinctures tend to wear out right at the the center point of the rope because they are folded in half when stored or worn so a lot of the stress is placed on th