Oak is a very characteristic tree and it has been worshipped and holy in Europe for centuries; oak leaves are still regarded as Badges of Honour.
When I grew up my family lived in a house built on a slope of oaks and oak has always been a worshipped tree for me. Where I live today these trees are infrequently seen and when I find an acorn I love to put it in a tiny vase to see it grow. My acorn is a voice from the past to the present, growing in a transparent vase with a backing symbolizing timber.
When I grew up my family lived in a house built on a slope of oaks and oak has always been a worshipped tree for me. Where I live today these trees are infrequently seen and when I find an acorn I love to put it in a tiny vase to see it grow. My acorn is a voice from the past to the present, growing in a transparent vase with a backing symbolizing timber.
Materials
Pieced stripes of cotton, linen, silk. Machine stitched raw edge appliqués made from synthetic organza, home dyed silk and damask. Hand embroidery, machine quilted. Cotton batting, synthetic backing.