Using a tone-on-tone linen combination, I created a pattern inspired by the Linden tree, which I repeated and sewed on as an applique. I consider the Linden tree to symbolize strength, resilience and plenitude--all things I wish for the newlyweds in their future together! I also wanted the piece to come alive when the light came through and since their wedding was on the beach, it provided a great opportunity. The piece not only created a fabric canopy (the home), but a tree-like canopy (nature) as well, connecting the indoors with outdoors.
We will be working together to transform it into an item they can use everyday in their home.
Mazel Tov to the newlyweds! Wishing them many years of health and happiness.
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| Test piece using cutouts. |
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| Linen gets really wrinkly when you work with it. |
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| Wedding photos by Shauneen Weininger |
6 comments:
beautiful, B! xo
Thanks NP!
Bridgette,
This is a beautiful gift of friendship and love you have made for your dear friends! Does the Linden tree hold special significance for you or Arielle & Ryan?
Dianna (Mike's wife)
Thanks Dianna! I am very fond of the Linden tree and it shows up in my work a lot. It thrives in an urban environment--filtering pollution, etc--and bees love to pollinate its flowers, so I consider it to symbolize strength, resilience and plenitude. I also find its leaf configuration to be very beautiful. I wish all of these things for Arielle and Ryan in their marriage too!
Thanks for your explanation. Very beautiful and thoughtful indeed!
Should have included above--will change that. :) Thanks for asking!
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