Symbols and Images - Contemporary Vestments

The following items are most of my embroidery designs. Please select the design you would like for the products you are ordering. Prices shown are for the embroidery only, unless otherwise stated. If you’re looking for something different feel free to contact me to discuss.

Grapes and Wheat

A simple but elegant version of the traditional Christian symbols. Can be done on any colour background.

Ref: 304
Price: $AU 120.00
Celtic Cross

A simple applique in the colour of your choice.

Ref: 339
Price: $AU 75.00
Chalice and Bread

A simple image of the Communion elements - the Cup and the Bread. This Cup is appliqued in a silver metallic fabric, but there would be a number of other fabrics which would be suitable.

Ref: 344
Price: $AU 75.00
Trinity

Symbol for Trinity shown on the back of an overlay stole.

Ref: 333
Price: $AU 55.00
Eucalyptus blossom

This is an alternate colouring to the image named Eucalypt Blossom. The embroidery is created using appliqué, free machining, & fabric paint.

Ref: 338
Price: $AU 165.00
Flowing Fountain, fish and reeds

This image could be used for baptism or general use. It also looks good on a white background. It is designed so that it flows from one side of the stole to the other as a continuous image.

Ref: 308
Price: $AU 165.00
Kangaroo Paw

A beautiful Western Australian wildflower

Ref: 341
Price: $AU 120.00
Pouring water and waterlily

An ideal image for baptism or general use. It is designed to flow from one side of the stole to the other, but can also be done in one piece on a larger background such as a chasuble or altar cloth.

Ref: 311
Price: $AU 160.00
Dancing Flames

A Pentecost image. Vibrantly coloured appliqued flames dance around each other....

Ref: 320
Price: $AU 200.00
Eucalypt Blossom

Australian Eucalyptus blossom and leaves. This looks good on a white or green background. The image is created with applique and free machine embroidery.

Ref: 302
Price: $AU 165.00
The guiding star

Ref: 343
Price: $AU 45.00
Stars

The large guiding star is surrounded by the smaller stars of the Southern Cross constellation. People in the northern hemisphere may like to choose a different constellation. Contact Alison to discuss the design.

Ref: 342
Price: $AU 70.00
Sturt's Desert Pea

A beautiful symbol of life in the desert.

Ref: 340
Price: $AU 120.00
Eucalyptus Blossom

A simpler version of Embroidery design # 302. Colour of flowers and leaves is optional.

Ref: 336
Price: $AU 125.00
River of the Tree of Life

Image created using appliqué and free machine embroidery.

Ref: 332
Price: $AU 195.00
Australian Christmas Bush

This is a much loved Australian plant which flowers at Christmas time. It is used widely for indoor decoration in churches and homes. The image is produced with a combination of free machine embroidery and appliqué. You can choose to have it reproduced with or without the plant name.

Ref: 327
Price: $AU 170.00
Sunburst

A richly embroidered image of light done in free machine embroidery and appliqué.

Ref: 325
Price: $AU 150.00
Banksia seed and seedlings

This image is based on the Banksia spinulosa or Hairpin Banksia, a plant that grows in my area. Here I've used appliqué, free machine embroidery and fabric paint.

Ref: 324
Price: $AU 165.00
Risen Free

A simple but effective image for Easter.

Ref: 323
Price: $AU 80.00
Sunflowers

A joyful image of beauty in creation. A combination of appliqué and free machine embroidery is used to create this image.

Ref: 322
Price: $AU 220.00
Banksia seed and seedlings

Many species of Banksia must be burnt before they release their seed. A great Easter symbol. This image is created with appliqué and free machine embroidery.

Ref: 306
Price: $AU 175.00
Australian Waratah

A symbol of hope and life. Free machine embroidery and appliqué. This image looks great on both white and green background.

Ref: 313
Price: $AU 150.00
Banksia spinulosa Flowers

The Australian Banksia, native to Australia's south-east corner, needs to be burnt before it releases it's seed and regenerates. The embroidery features both appliqué and free machine work. It also looks good on a green background.

Ref: 312
Price: $AU 155.00
Christmas Bells.

This is a tiny Australian twining plant called Apple Berry, which flowers at Christmas time.

Ref: 305
Price: $AU 125.00
Pentecost Flames and Dove

This image is a variation of # 328, as used on the Four Seasons Altar Cloth # 137. (See Altar Cloth page) It could be used in a variety of situations

Ref: 329
Price: $AU 235.00
Pentecost Flames and Dove

This design is finished in stained glass appliqué, using both satin and metallic sheer fabrics. Being one of my most popular designs, I am often asked for it on a variety of different products. If you look around the site, you will find it modified for altar cloths, banners, overlay stoles and deacon stoles.

Ref: 328
Price: $AU 220.00
Stylized Flames for Pentecost

Ref: 317
Price: $AU 95.00
Dancing Figures with Cross

This image also looks good on a green or white background.

Ref: 316
Price: $AU 170.00
Greek Cross

A small Greek Cross on the back of any Overlay Stole.

Ref: 334
Price: $AU 40.00
Lightening Strike

This image is created with a combination of fabric paint and metallic silver fabric appliqué

Ref: 331
Price: $AU 175.00
Candles with Crown of Thorns and rays of light

This is a close-up of the candle design on the Four Seasons Altar Cloth - # 137.

Ref: 330
Price: $AU 155.00
Tree Silhouette with misty sun

This image combines fabric paint, appliqué and free machine embroidery to make a stunning symbol for life.

Ref: 321
Price: $AU 215.00
Chalice and Wafer

Image in stained glass appliqué.

Ref: 319
Price: $AU 110.00
'Broken' Cross with Crown of Thorns

Here I've used the stained glass appliqué technique to create a broken feeling.

Ref: 318
Price: $AU 135.00
Christ Candle with the four Advent candles

This image could be on a purple, blue or white background.

Ref: 315
Price: $AU 110.00
Candles for Advent and Christmas

The Christ candle with the four candles of Advent. This image looks good on a purple, blue or white background.

Ref: 314
Price: $AU 110.00
Free Cross

This cross can be used for any liturgical season.

Ref: 335
Price: $AU 55.00
Back-lit Rough Cross

This image was designed for Lent, but could be used in any liturgical season. A rough weave fabric has been used for the brown cross, and this is appliquéd over a shiny or iridescent background cross.

Ref: 337
Price: $AU 60.00
Bowl and Towel

The symbols of service. An image especially designed for Deacons. This image can be made with either a Latin cross or the 'free' cross illustrated here. See the Deacon Stoles page (Symbols of Service) for a comparison.

Ref: 326
Price: $AU 145.00
Wildflower bouquet

A striking combination of Australian wildflowers. It also looks good on a white background. Here we have the Waratah, Eucalyptus blossom, Wattle and Tea tree. The image is done with a combination of appliqué and free machine embroidery.

Ref: 310
Price: $AU 220.00
Banksia serrata Flowers (Old Man Banksia)

The Banksia is a Australian plant which, with most species, must be burnt before they release their seed and regenerate. For this image I've used a combination of appliqué and free machine embroidery. This one is done on a green background, but it also looks great on white or red.

Ref: 309
Price: $AU 160.00
Eucalyptus tree growing in rock

An image of survival and life. Appliqué and free machine embroidery. This image looks good on a green, white or red background.

Ref: 307
Price: $AU 140.00
Eucalyptus Tree and Egg!

This design is an attempt to explore the juxtaposition of the promise of new life with the full bodied blossoming of that promise. Appliqué and free machine embroidery has been used here. This image looks good on a green red or white background.

Ref: 303
Price: $AU 136.00
Australian Magpie Goose

Symbol of Community & Support. Geese care for each other on their long migrations.

Ref: 301
Price: $AU 120.00
Australian Flannel Flowers on Cross

Can be used on white, green or red background.

Ref: 300
Price: $AU 135.00
Southern Cross Stars

The 5 stars of the Southern Cross constellation are embroidered in a shiny silver or gold thread. This also goes well on the back neck of a Stole.

Ref: 345
Price: $AU 45.00
Dove with a Twig

A simple, but elegant symbol of promise.

Ref: 346
Price: $AU 65.00
Southern Cross Back of Stole

This is the same image as in Ref #345, but smaller.

Ref: 347
Price: $AU 45.00
Australian Trinity

This very Aussie image could be used on any liturgical colour.

Ref: 348
Price: $AU 180.00
Banksia Flower with Cross

An image that is appropriate for any church season.

Ref: 349
Price: $AU 175.00
Dove in Flight

Ref: 350
Price: $AU 65.00
Earth from Space

Ref: 351
Price: $AU 175.00
Passion Cross & Crown of Thorns

Ref: 353
Price: $AU 60.00
Dove with 2 rings

The Dove of Peace carrying 2 wedding rings.

Ref: 354
Price: $AU 75.00
Baptism fountain

This embroidery, featuring water pouring out of a shell is designed mainly for baptisms. The water is flowing across both panels of the stole. This design is a variation of the other pouring water designs: Number 308, Flowing fountain, fish & reeds; & number 311, Pouring Water & Waterlily.

Ref: 355
Price: $AU 140.00