{"product_id":"sds4883-tree-of-life-vol-3-stamp-7","title":"SDS4883 Tree of Life Vol 3 Stamp 7","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTree of Life\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the oldest and most enduring motifs found in quiltmaking. Its story reaches much further back than American quilting: the stylized flowering trees seen on Indian \u003cstrong\u003epalampores\u003c\/strong\u003e—hand-painted cotton textiles made for bed coverings and hangings—had a major influence on European and American textile design. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy roughly \u003cstrong\u003e1775–1820\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Tree of Life had become a particularly popular quilt design among American quiltmakers. Early examples were often made using \u003cstrong\u003ebroderie perse or appliqué\u003c\/strong\u003e, with branches, flowers, birds and other botanical elements cut from printed chintz fabrics and arranged into elaborate compositions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne fascinating example in the International Quilt Museum dates to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1790–1810\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing just how early this motif appeared in American quilts. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 What makes the Tree of Life special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe symbolism is part of its enduring appeal. Across many cultures, the tree represents \u003cstrong\u003egrowth, strength, renewal, protection and the connection between earth and heaven\u003c\/strong\u003e. In quiltmaking, the branches often become a canvas for the maker's imagination, with flowers, birds, leaves and sometimes fruit filling the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there was no single \"correct\" Tree of Life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuiltmakers frequently adapted the design to suit the fabrics and techniques available to them. Some were highly stylized, while others became wonderfully exuberant gardens filled with flowers and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stitchdelight.net","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49158498255018,"sku":"SDS4883","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/9802\/2570\/files\/SDS4883_8.jpg?v=1787924920","url":"https:\/\/www.stitchdelight.net\/de\/products\/sds4883-tree-of-life-vol-3-stamp-7","provider":"Stitchdelight.net","version":"1.0","type":"link"}