| Stars: Appliqué - God's promise to Abraham may be shown
by using many small stars together with one large one representing the
Messiah.
Bible: Embroidery - The Book is open, which indicates the usefulness
of the word of God.
Peacock: Embroidery and Beads - Early symbol of the resurrection
- When the peacock sheds his feathers, he grows more brilliant ones than
he lost.
Fish: Embroidery - Early symbol for a Christian.
Anchor: Embroidery - Infers that our faith in Christ is like
a sure anchor, holding us steady in the time of storm.
Daisy: Appliqué - Symbol of the innocence of the Holy
Child.
IHS: From Old Stole - This is an abbreviation of the greek
word IHCOYC meaning Jesus.
Chi-Rho and Flame: From Old Parament - An ancient monogram of
Christ and the flame is a symbol of Pentecost, where people were filled
with the Holy Spirit.
Palm: Beads - Carried by the Jews as a sign of triumphant rejoicing
(John 12:13)
Alpha & Omega: Embroidery - Means that our Lord Jesus
is the beginning and the end of all things.
Crocheted Roses: made by Berneda Miller - Symbolize the Christmas
Rose and the nativity of our Lord (John 8:12 - 9:5)
Vines: Embroidery - Our Lord declares He is the true vine (John
15:1,4-15)
Crocheted Circles: The circle represents eternity.
Flowers: Embroidery - Look how the wild flowers grow - They do
not work or make cloths for themselves. (Matthew 6:28-29)
Buttons: Most made of Mother of Pearl (shells)
Signed by MEG - Mary Ellen Gottfried |
