New African Clergy Stole, #257

Today I cut into my latest Etsy purchase of African fabrics. I buy from sources in the US and Africa. I used to make quilts with these fabrics, but now I use them mostly for clergy stoles. When you view a whole yard, the bright bold designs can be overwhelming. But when cut up and blended together in a stole or a quilt, I think the result is beautiful.

See the listing for this stole in Shadrach's, my Etsy shop. Available for purchase. Fast shipping.

If this stole will be a gift, let me know, and I'll include a matching handmade gift card. No charge.

New African Fabric Clergy Stoles

Here are three recent additions to Shadrach's, Fine Handmade Clergy Stoles on Etsy. 

These stoles were made using fabrics from all over Africa: wax prints, batiks, and solids. I collected the fabrics in New York City's garment district in recent years. Vendors help me find the best examples. 

New Mosaic Clergy Stole

This fused mosaic clergy stole is the newest item in my Etsy shop: Shadrach's. I finished it last night, just in time for Advent. It's made from Kona cotton: black, royal blue and turquoise. On my screen the turquoise looks washed out but it's actually quite brilliant. I love this color combination. It's relaxing to cut and arrange the "tiles" in alternating clusters of blue and turquoise.

Red Mosaic Stole

I like the red mosaic stole even more than the blue one. This stole has 6 shades of red, rust and purple, with just a little blue. I love how the blue "pops." To see more details, click here: Red Mosaic Clergy Stole.

This purple stole was custom made for a customer. The little cross on the back, shown above, measures 1.25" tall. The fabric is high quality Kona cotton. The back is black Kona cotton (so it won't slide off your lap when you're sitting down). See all the stoles here.

Red Autumn Clergy Stole

 Just listed today, this red/brown/gold abstract print clergy stole would make a nice gift for a pastor's ordination ceremony or other special occasion. Add a white cross for no extra charge.

See more about this clergy stole on Etsy: Red Autumn Clergy Stole.