tree wrapup

Can you imagine twelve different ways of depicting a tree in fabric?  For the last 12 days, that's been our challenge.  We set out to locate 12 quilts that would stimulate new ideas about quilting, and about  realistic vs. abstract representations of objects. Here is our "tree wrapup"...

Here are the links to the original posts:
Top row, L-R: An Evergreen Bias, by Debbie Grifka; O Tannenbaum, by Ricky Tims; A Christmas Tree, by Anna Grossnickle Hines
2nd row, L-R: Ginkgo Christmas Tree, by Ann Fahl; Santa Baby by Molly Shannon, based on a design by Janet Nesbitt; Ode to a Christmas Tree, by Lyn Mann
3rd row, L-R:  Oh Christmas Tree, by Kellie Wulfsohn; Winter Deluxe, by Jane Sassaman; Baubles, by Louise Papa
Bottom row, L-R; Alpine Wonder, by Mary Lou Hallenbeck; Four Seasons, by Laura Blanchard; Sage Country Christmas Tree, by Laura Estes

Ode to a tree: O Tannenbaum

We're celebrating 12 days of Christmas tree quilts !  Today's headliner is "O Tannenbaum" by quilting superstar, Ricky Tims.

The tree branches are represented by simple strips of green which are set against a snowy white background,  creating a visual representation of the lyrics of O Tannenbaum :

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,

Your branches green delight us.

They are green when summer days are bright;

They are green when winter snow is white.

Ricky Tims began designing and making quilts in 1991, and he has been recognized as one of "The Thirty Most Distinguished Quilters in the World", among other honors.  He is known in the international world of quilting as an enthusiastic and encouraging teacher, an award-winning quilter, and a talented and spellbinding speaker. The pattern for O Tannenbaum can be obtained at Ricky Tims' website: www.rickytims.com.

Image credit:  The image of "O Tannenbaum" is shown with the generous permission of Ricky Tims.