Inspired by Jesus’ assertion that he is “the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End,” this collection includes two banners, plus paraments for the communion table, ambo, and lectern. Constructed from from silk dupioni with metallic appliqué, the collection is for use during the liturgical seasons of Christmas and Easter, as well as on […]

The design for this processional cross was inspired by Jesus’ assertion in John 6 that he is “the Bread of Life.” The bread forms were constructed from bread-dough clay, which were then mounted into a wooden frame.   Save

Drawing inspiration from the diamond-shaped windows in the congregation’s worship space, this design utilizes gold, ivory, and white fabrics in various textures and finishes to create the illusion of interwoven bands. The collection references the liturgical seasons of Christmas (when God was bound to humankind through Jesus’ incarnation) and Easter (when humankind was bound to […]

The design for this 22-foot-by-22-foot tapestry called for one-inch strips of fabric to be woven into synthetic poultry netting.  Executed in collaboration with hundreds of members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s Indiana-Kentucky Synod, the completed tapestry bore witness to the ways that God joins disparate gifts and perspectives into shared purpose and common […]

This design was inspired by the account in Exodus 3 of Moses’ encounter with God in the burning bush.  In a response to Moses’ inquiry about how God wished to be known, God responds with a word that may be translated as “I will be who I will be.”  For me, this suggests that God […]

This collection employs a hand-woven design motif that created multiple cruciforms.  Utilizing a variety of textures and finishes in colors of white and metallic gold, the resultant weavings bear witness to the belief that Christ’s resurrection transformed Calvary’s cross into an enduring symbol of God’s love and grace for all people.  The collection was constructed […]

This vestment-and-parament design focuses on three elements:  the graphic images of the cross and the crown and the text of the word Alleluia.  The design was executed in brocade and embellished with appliqué and fringe.   Save

This design, which fashions a graphic crown of thorns out of the Davidic star, reminds us that it was at the cross that the One who was born Emmanuel demonstrated the full extent of his commitment to become one with humankind.  This collection of liturgical textiles was constructed from brocade with satin appliqué and fringed […]

For he (Paul) is an instrument whom I have chosen.  [Acts 9.15] The inspiration for this design came from a juxtaposition of the biblical call narrative of the apostle whose name the commissioning congregation bears and the sometimes-blinding intensity of the New Mexico sun.  Then, as now, encounter with the Divine has the power to […]

The tree was beautiful in its greatness, in the breadth of its branches, for its roots went down to abundant water.  [Ezekiel 31:7] This graphic, abstract design was inspired by the majestic cottonwoods that line Albuquerque’s Rio Grande River.  It gives visual expression to God’s steadfast presence and abundant provision throughout this congregation’s historic past, […]

Let Justice roll down like water and righteousness like an ever flowing stream. The design for these vestments and paraments was inspired by the above words of the prophet Amos. They were created from artist-dyed silk and commercial silk dupioni, then embellished with metallic piping, couched threads, and improvisational machine stitching.  These ecclesiastical textiles are […]

This set of reversible paraments lifts up two themes for the liturgical season of Ordinary Time: Inspired by Genesis 1, “Face of the Waters” (left) forges a connection between God’s creative activity in moving over the face of the waters to form the world and God’s re-creative activity in moving through the baptismal waters to […]

Commissioned by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America to mark the denomination’s election of its first female Presiding Bishop, this project included two copes, a chasuble, three stoles, and a dalmatic.  The Trinitarian design featured a globe (Creator), cross (Redeemer), and abstract flames (Sanctifier).  The collection was introduced at the installation of Presiding Bishop Elizabeth […]

Very truly I tell you,  unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies it bears much fruit. Whoever serves me must follow me,  and where I am, there will my servant be also.  Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.  Inspired by […]

(176 inches wide by 41 inches high) The design for this series was inspired by “The Great O Antiphons,” a collection of prayers dating back as far as the fourth or fifth centuries and intended for use during the final seven days before Christmas.  The prayers, each of which address God using an Old Testament […]

The design for this vestment was inspired by the skyline of Jerusalem.  It was executed with layers of black tulle over natural linen, then embellished with hand stitching.  The stole is intended for use during the Nativity of Our Lord at Christmas and the Resurrection of Our Lord at Easter.   Save

In the beginning was the Word …. [John 1] This design was inspired by the realization that the star that signaled the birth of the Savior appeared in the same sky that was called into existence at creation and that captures our gazes all these years later.  The movement inward to the center of the […]

(85 inches wide by 96 inches high by 6 inches deep) Let justice roll down like water, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. This mixed-media design is a contemporary, abstract interpretation of a waterfall, inspired by the longing ingredient in the lament of the prophet Amos (articulated above).  The design could also be interpreted as […]

Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever flowing stream. Inspired by these words from Amos 5, the design for this work gives expression to the hope ushered into the world through the incarnational waters of Jesus’ birth. Fashioned from dye-painted habotai silk, this work was embellished with couched silk cording and […]

All Posts   The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. Inspired by these words in John 1, this design interprets two parallel movements inherent in the Advent season – order emerging out of chaos and light piercing the darkness.  Together, these movements affirm an important thematic emphasis that has […]

Living Water of salvation, be the fountain of each soul; springing up in new creation, flow in us and make us whole. Inspired by these words of Marty Haugen’s “Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery,” this design evokes connection with the ancient baptismal emphasis of the liturgical season of Lent, which extends from Ash Wednesday […]

    This design was inspired by Jesus’ offer in John 4 to give the Samaritan woman at the well water that satisfies all thirsts. This motif, executed in dye-painted silk, also references the Living Water of baptism by which we enter into the Body of Christ, the Church, and through which we are propelled […]