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320x41 web banner, not standard, by Kathy Grimm
320x41 web banner, not standard, by Kathy Grimm
320x41 web banner, not standard, by Kathy Grimm
The “Once Bitten,” ICHTHUS have seen the tougher side of life. They swim in calmer pools and spend much time in prayer. Many “Once Bitten” fish also pursue a contemplative life style after repenting from their former vices.
A "Once Bitten Turquoise," by Kathy Grimm
A "Once Bitten Red," by Kathy Grimm
A "Once Bitten Blue," by Kathy Grimm
This shell is a pattern for a baptism banner by Kathy Grimm
A banner for Baptism, with a shell applique by Kathy Grimm
In Christianity, baptism is for the majority the rite of admission (or adoption), almost invariably with the use of water, into the Christian Church generally and also membership of a particular church tradition. Baptism has been called a sacrament and an ordinance of Jesus Christ.
It is also the tradition of many congregations and relations to sew baptism banners to celebrate the occasion. I have included on this post a simple repeating shell pattern for such a traditional banner. Banners may be sewn with applique methods or by backing fabrics with a fusible material during the cutting, pressing and assembling of the banner.
I used metallic, formal fabrics for this sample but you could use any number of fabric and color combinations to complete the finished banner.
The shell appliqué will be included under the “Liturgical Patterns” category here at the gallery for those of you who would like to make a Baptismal banner using this swirly shell design.
A swirly shell design just for Baptisms by Kathy Grimm
A Cross Confirmation Banner by Kathy Grimm
Within Christianity, confirmation is seen as the sealing of the covenant made in Holy Baptism. In some denominations, confirmation also bestows full membership in a local congregation upon the recipient. In others, such as the Roman Catholic Church, confirmation “renders the bond with the Church more perfect”,because a baptized person is already a full member.
In Protestant churches, the rite tends to be seen rather as a mature statement of faith by an already baptized person. It is also required by most Protestant denominations for membership in the respective church, in particular for traditional Protestant churches. In these traditional Protestant churches: Episcopal, Presbyterian, Methodist, Lutheran it is recognized by a coming of age ceremony.
I have designed a simple banner that may be used during a Confirmation ceremony. The cross appliqué will be included under the “Liturgical Patterns” category here at the gallery for those of you who would like to make a banner using this simple cross design.
This design may be made by either traditional appliqué methods or by backing fabrics with a fusible material during the cutting, pressing and assembling of the banner.
close up view of Cross Confirmation Banner by Grimm
"Brazilian Boy," banner by Pat Tiemeier. View full banner on her web pages.
“I looked through hundreds of photographs to find just the right kinds of faces; faces that would make contact with the viewer through their gazes. I searched in particular for ones that seemed to ask, even plead, for a response, from me, from you! Perhaps this person wanted understanding, or recognition, and another was looking for love, or even reconciliation. These portraits are also intended to show a great appreciation and a deep respect for the unique qualities of cultures other than my own.” Pat Tiemeier
"Jesus: Desire of the Nations," banner by Pat Tiemeier
The creation of these fabric banners, each based on a scripture or concept from the Bible, fulfills a belief that our senses, especially the sense of sight, should and can be involved in the worship experience, to the glory of God. All of the banners below have been created for specific churches, but new ones can be designed & completed on commission by Pat Tiemeier.
