Twelve Quilts of Christmas 2015 – #1
Trees are symbols of life and all relationships on earth. Their roots dive deep into the earth inspiring us to ground ourselves, and their branches reach high into the sky inspiring us to grow. This symbol is found in art and literature of all cultures, modern and ancient … and aplenty in antique quilts.
I hope you will join me everyday from now until the 25th for a celebration of “tree” quilts, and share my blog with your friends. Enjoy!
Ohio Tree, maker unknown, c. 1850, cotton, 68 ½” x 82 ½”. From the Michigan State University Museum, Michigan Quilt Project. Published in The Quilt Index.
Doesn’t this quilt just ooze Christmas cheer! This unusual pattern includes both piecing and appliqué. It is quilted in double diagonal lines.
I just love the red berries and the red tree toppers. This quilt makes me smile from ear to ear!
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I agree with you – this quilt just makes me smile. Thanks so much for sharing. Looking forward to the remaining 11 days of Christmas quilts.
Thank you for joining me Deb!
This is a beautiful quilt. Thanks for sharing and I intend to check in every day!
Thanks so much for stopping by Nan. I am so excited for all the quilts this year!
Makes me smile too!
Wonderful quilt. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Patricia. I am so glad you like it!
Beautiful! And I love that delicate little border.
Hi Regan!
So nice to see your name pop up! Thank you for stopping by and for your wonderful comments. Delicate is exactly the right word for that border. And it is just the right border for the quilt!