Sacred Threads in Scotland

Netta Ewing

• 16 januari 2026
• 9781068456022

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Discover the artistry and devotion behind the Sacred Threads Embroiderers' Guild — the first and only ecclesiastical embroidery guild in Scottish history. Founded in the wake of Pope John Paul II's 1982 visit, the group breathed new life into centuries-old traditions with vibrant vestments, altar frontals, and murals inspired by Celtic design and modern renewal.

Led by designer and lecturer Netta Ewing, the guild welcomed women from across Christian traditions to stitch their way into church history. With no surviving lineage of Scottish liturgical embroidery, their work reclaimed a forgotten heritage and gave sacred spaces fresh expressions of faith. From monumental murals in Clydebank to Celtic-inspired vestments, their creations combined artistry, theology, and prayer.

Richly illustrated and filled with first-hand insight, this book celebrates forty years of dedication, creativity, and collaboration. It is both a tribute to the women whose work has too often gone unseen, and an invitation to rediscover embroidery as a living form of prayer.