During the final days of March and early days of April, I was working on a secret project - another liturgical stole. The occasion for the gift was to be our son's ordination, which occurred on Saturday! Thankfully, we were able to attend, as it took place at his new congregation in another state. You can be sure we were celebrating!
As for the stole, this white one will be used during the several weeks following Easter, as well as other short seasons throughout the church year. Again, I'm used a pattern by Paula Behrens. The base is Essex white, interfaced with Pellon 987F Fusible Fleece; and the lining is Kona white. Even though the 987F fleece worked well for the first stole I made a few months ago, with the white Essex, is seemed to look wrinkled. It took some serious pressing and spray starch to make it presentable.
The stole design was inspired by the Iona Stole from Jeff Wunrow Designs. The main feature is the 1.5" trim, and because I really needed to see some fabric for that in person before purchase, I went to Joann and found some options perfect for what I needed:
- Silver on White Quilt Glitter Cotton Fabric by Keepsake Calico
- Gold Shimmer Quilt Foil Cotton Fabric by Keepsake Calico
- Fabric Traditions Textured White Cotton Fabric by Keepsake Calico
- Gold Shimmer Quilt Foil Cotton Fabric by Keepsake Calico
- Screen Blender on White Quilt Cotton Fabric by Quilter's Showcase