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The altar frontal used at Fr Allen's induction service on 8 June 2023 was commissioned by Margaret Maclure, and given in memory of her father, Alfred Blackmore, for the parish's service of Consecration in 1976. It was created by Dorita Grant (1925-2017), who taught embroidery, patchwork, and quilting at Camosun College and Oak Bay Recreation classes. The multi-coloured, celebratory fabric art, measuring 40 x 80 inches, took about 7 months to complete. The design was inspired by the centre panel of our windows. Using mellow old materials acquired from several aunts, Dorita created an abstract design in velvets and satins of purple, red, gold, and blue on a background of orange.

- from  St Philip Oak Bay: a pictorial history of faith and fellowship by Gillian Fosdick, p.60.

More about Dorita Grant and her work here and here