The Sower of Fine Seed

Holy garments have been given a modern take recently by Lizzie Wall using her special technique of bonded applique and quilting to adorn the robes known as Vestments or Chasubles, worn by priests/vicars when carrying out some of their services.
One of these depicted the Parable of the Sower taught by Jesus and Lizzie kindly let me take a few snaps to share with you here.

 Just look at this amazing piece. This is the front that depicts the Sower of the Seed, 2 hares, weeds and birds eating the seed. The detail that Lizzie has put into the hares just blows you away. Awesome and so beautiful.
Here is the hand of the Sower aka Jesus, on the right.

Thistles for weeds - you'll need to ask Lizzie 'why thistles' - I wont spoil the story.

These are a 'certain kind of bird' that are pecking at the seeds. I just love the blue colourway.

 This is the third hare on the back of the Chasuble.

And lastly, a section of the Stole worn around the neck and shoulders.

You will notice that I haven't written much on this post as I don't wish to give away the story that Lizzie will tell you, and also this is such a fabulous piece that words simply are not enough. 

To see this being worn and more of  Lizzie's Ecclesiastical work, please click onto her site, here.
Next post, you can see more of Lizzie's feathered and furry friends.