St Leo’s Church: some artistic features

Altar:  the simple altar has been enriched by a series of ‘Altar Frontals’ designed by Netta Ewing and embroidered by the Sacred Threads Group, with the main frontal being quilted by Marie O’Brien of the Sacred Strands Group (St Paul’s, Shettleston).  A pendant hangs in front of each frontal with the ‘Tree of Life’ motif common to the stained glass windows.

The tapestry behind the altar is a copy  of The Pluscarden Mural, designed by Netta Ewing and embroidered by the Sacred Threads Group and presented to the parish by a parishioner in memory of his mother.

The Baptismal Font: 

Baptismal Font with Altar Frontal and Pluscarden Mural in background

was re-designed by Netta Ewing
who added some brasswork and
four woodens lions.  The metalwork
and renewal was done by George Smith.

Stained glass windows:  the church contains some stained glass images  – St Mungo, St Francis de Sales, St Augustine, and an Annunciation scene.    Recently a series of new windows
was installed featuring the ‘Tree of Life.’ 
These vivid windows are in the Blessed

The Tabernacle Window with the 'Tree of Life' motif.

Sacrament Chapel and in the Lady Chapel. 
Donated by one family they were skilfully
set into their frames by another. Designed
by Netta Ewing and created by Martin Farrelly of Aboyne.

 

 

Vestments:   The ‘Millennium Vestments,’ designed by Netta Ewing and embroidered by the Sacred Threads Group, are in the Green, White, Purple and Red of the liturgical seasons and they also feature the ‘Tree of Life’ motif.

 

pics (c) Brian Burns, St Aloysius Church, Garnethill.

Proposed new mural for the Lady Chapel in St Leo’s

A mural depicting the Assumption of Our Lady in canvas embroidery and quilting.  Canvas embroidery provides rich colours in wool, and quilted areas will provide painted gold highlights (as in the main altar frontal).
Dimensions: 8′ X 4′ 6″ approx. (irregular shapes)

The mural will be divided into many sections, each section being stretched on specially cut MDF panels, and individually hung on battens.

Designed by Netta Ewing 
Embroidered by the Sacred Threads Group
Quilted by Marie O’Brien of the Sacred Strands Group (St Paul’s, Shettleston).