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Pictured are three pillows made with the amazing silk and metallic threads in ecumenical robes. Holy vestments, alter drapes, railing runners, and other church textiles rarely survive more than a few decades, if that. Frankly, I love the incredibly old pieces that show the character of sermons given and communions celebrated. One has only to travel in Europe to know that churches hold the most revered art – in paintings, tile work, frescos, iron work and stained glass.  The textiles used worn are no less artful, some museum quality. Museums of antique textile art would be thrilled to have some...

  To me, this charming bird pillow represents the start of summer and a new season of flight. I’m so pleased to be announcing the opening of our Facebook Shop where I invite you to browse, dream, then purchase the perfect pillows for your rooms or as gifts! Yes, we have customers who remember pillows are a very thoughtful gift throughout the year. If you are new to Pillow Talk Direct, I invite you to scroll through the vintage and one of a kind plump pillows, many museum-quality textiles.  But there are contemporary and global styles, too. All handmade in...

At first, we hated it. Feared that which we could not see but heard by the hour was approaching. Unwanted and unprepared for a virus arrival, we were told to stay inside. But our demand internment wherever we lived was severe. Fear morphed into stoicism in the face of the loss of control, being told what to do. We don’t like that.