Stitches for God is the story of how the Washington National Cathedral formed a committee and began stitching kneelers and hangings for the beautification of the new structure. Some of the most creative designers of the day and many stitchers participated in the creation of these works of art. Nancy Montgomery, the communications director of the Cathedral at that time, describes various areas inside the cathedral with the types of needlework and the symbolism involved. There are also photographs of some of the pieces. However, except for the cover photo of the rug in front of the high altar, these are in black and white. The designers are listed in an appendix, both professional and amateur.

It must be noted that there are no instructions for needlepoint techniques or the finishing of the kneelers. (However, the author does discuss briefly the difficulties in finishing the rug at the high altar.) This is strictly a cursory inventory of the pieces stitched through the early 1970s along with their liturgical significance.

Although a lovely souvenir book, it is not a substitute for visiting the Cathedral and seeing the work. Plan on spending several hours with just the stitchery and a whole day to see the building and grounds. It is well worth the trip. ( )