I confess, I love drawing trees. With pencils, or markers, the end of a burnt match or on my sewing machine. It’s really meditative making all those leaves.
And each tree is like a person to me.
They have their own posture and bearing. They’re all grounded , but some are more playful than others.
That pink one has attitude. And the lovers on the top are still a bit awkward, while the ones on the bottom have melted into each other. That blue one in the middle has a calm about it and the orange tree below it is a bit of a peacock. I think the first one, with the bird in it, is just starting to dance.
I will be selling these trees when they’re all done. But if you see one you like you can let me know ([email protected]). They’re $23 each + $5 shipping.
you’ve outdone yourself — these are fabulous! 🙂
Too bad that isn’t a quilt, as those potholders with a black backdrop look fabulous.
They remind me of the Song of Solomon, especially the pairs. How appropriate… enjoy the wedding!
Oh I love that Diane. I’ll have to read Song of Solomon again.
Those blocks sewn together just the way they are placed now would make an amazing wall hanging. A real statement.
Hi Maria – I really like the personalities on each tree grouping. So interesting that you write that trees are like people to you. Native people call trees ‘standing people’. I so enjoy your work and your blog!
Janet
I had heard that and forgotten Janet. Standing People makes so much sense to me. Thanks for the reminder.
Tree potholders- Marvelous. Your trees all have their own personality and attitude. To feature them on potholders seems to highlight their individual beauty. I always smile with the saying “can’t see the forest for the trees” which speaks a truth, however, sometimes you “can’t see the trees for the forest”, speaks another kind of truth. Trees can become some sort of amorphous mass of vegetation, when each is a work of art. They need to be seen individually. You do that.
These are just beautiful…separately, and together as a quilt. Beautiful work Maria.