Joyce Bowers

Church Banner Designs: 72 Unique Ideas Using Calico, Batik & Other Cotton Prints Joyce Bowers

Drawn from 30 years of her own banner-making and design, the author has compiled more that 72 of her best designs for this book. The patterns are simple and the techniques for construction are straightforward, requiring no special skills beyond those used by the quilters and crafters of any congregation. The key to making beautiful, eye-catching banners, according to the author, is the choice of colors and fabrics. Contents: the basic designs suggestions for symbols and lettering background options best-choice fabrics assembly and finishing techniques tips for pattern making ways to adapt pattern. Includes designs for the church year and festival day, such as Advent Christmas Epiphany Easter Ascension Pentecost Reformation All Saints Thanksgiving Christian Symbols All designs are readily adaptable for any sanctuary.