I’ve been pining for an antique Odd Fellows banner for the longest time. These hand-painted silk flags are not only beautiful — they’re also covered with amazing symbols, like beehives, conjoined links, hands, hearts and skulls. (In other words, much of the same iconography that inspired our wedding invitations.)
Because I’ve had such great luck putting it to the universe before, I thought I’d try again. I’m looking for a talented painter / embroidery or needlework kinda person to recreate the imagery from our wedding invitation as a custom silk banner, with some gold fringe on the edges. Hand-painting, screen-printing, iron-ons or embroidery will work, as long as it looks great. (And I’ll definitely pay for your efforts!)
Just the thought of this wondrous piece on my guestbook table makes me squeal with delight. If you know someone who can make this dream a reality, send ‘em my way!
I never comment on your blog, but I love it… and I have a recommendation for you. I do not know this artist, but a friend who is a tattoo artist and fellow Odd Fellows lover (DJ Rose) had a banner created for him by this artist
http://MEGHANMCALEAVY.COM/section/64544_Commissioned_Work.html
It came out amazing.
Hope this is what you are looking for!
Hi Erin,
That is exactly what I was thinking! Wow, I had no idea someone was even doing contemporary work like this. Perfect! Thank you so much!
YAY!! Can’t wait to see this come to life!
BEE SKEP FOR THE WIN!
Hi,
i’m a painter and i do embroidery (by hand) but i live in Belgium, if you don’t find anyone nearby you may contact me. You can see some of my things here http://www.punkie.be
K.
looks like you have some leads!
Hey Alison,
So I’m basically stalking your wedding posts (as well of the of your blog for that matter) and cannot wait to see how the whole thing comes together. The theme is fantastic. Anyways, I’m from Texas and if you’ve ever been to Austin you may have come across a store called Uncommon Objects. I don’t think they sell anything online, but trust me.. their store is full of all sorts of things that would fit your theme. Seeing as it may be a bit out of the way, my advice would be to call them and try and figure out if they have what you’re looking for. Here is the link: http://www.uncommonobjects.com/ It’s more than just a glorified antique store. They really have meticulously curated showcases full of some pretty amazing treasures. I honestly better stop before it sounds like I’m getting paid to post this. Ha anyways good luck!
Hilary
Consider contacting my husband. He does custom chainstich embroidery. He would love to do something like this. jerryleetypes@yahoo.com Seriously, he is super talented. A google imagine search of “chainstich embroidery jerry lee” pulls up a bunch of his work. And his blog: http://hoosier-built.blogspot.com