This is the appliqued Family Tree I made for my brother Justin and his new wife Caitlin as a wedding gift this summer. It starts with their leaf at the bottom containing their birth dates and wedding date, with each leaf winding all the way to the top 11 generations back to Nicholas Norris and his wife Sarah Cox. They married in New Hamphire on 11/21/1663. Nicholas was the first Norris to immigrate to America in 1654 as a 14 year old stowaway. Since Justin is the last in this long line of Norris' I am hoping this will give him a hint...
This tree was constructed in the same manner as my other one. Each couple's information was embroidered on a rectangle piece of fabric, each leaf shape cut out around the names and dates, and then placed on the background with wonder under. The tree was drawn in around the leaves since they are the focal point. I added additional leaves, acorns, and the Norris banner to fill in the space and then machine appliqued everything in place. The final framed size is 30 1/4 x 44 1/4.
Justin and Caitlin showcased their Family Tree in the entrance to the church at their wedding.
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