Saturday, February 7, 2009

Photo Challenge--patterns & textures

It's time for another edition of Brenda's Photo Challenge. I love these challenges! I've been incredibly busy lately with no let up in sight and thought about skipping this one. But when I started looking at everyone else's pictures, I just couldn't resist playing along. I grabbed my camera and took about 50 pictures in the house this morning. I deleted about half cause they were fuzzy or out of focus. I'm really not that good of a photographer. I have no training and just take a bunch of pictures until I get something I like. But then I ended up with considerably more than 3 that I wanted to share. So I'm a rule breaker this go around. Without further delay--My Patterns & Textures Pictures

My sweet, sweet Little Bit is soft textured and so full of beautiful patterns. And she just happened to be laying on one of the many crocheted doilies that my mother made.

And who doesn't love the neat squares and creamy texture of a Hershey Bar!!

These next 4 pictures sort of go together. This is my couch pillow and snuggle blanket.
So soft and such a pretty texture and pattern.


So soft and snuggly!
Here's a shot of them together.
Now for pictures of China patterns from my China hutch!

First a couple of pictures of the pattern I chose when I got married. I still think they are the most beautiful dishes!


These were my mother's dishes. I don't think they are China, but aren't they pretty. I just have a few pieces of them.

And these were my Grandmother's dishes!
And my last picture is of one of the many, many handmade quilts I have from my mother. Mama was a very talented and creative lady. She's been in heaven the last 7 years. I still miss her. But I treasure the many handmade items I have from her work. Many of the scraps of fabric in the quilts were from material used to make my clothes growing up. I can often see the dress or blouse or whatever article of clothing when I look at these beautiful old quilts.
Thanks for sharing in my world of patterns and textures and thanks to Donna from Cottage Day's and Journeys for a wonderfully fun challenge. Be sure you go to the Brenda's Photo Challenge Blog to find more pictures of Patterns and Textures.

19 comments:

Liah said...

All of your dishes are beautiful - I love them! And your quilt is pretty too. I am a sucker for handmade quilts! :) What a treasure that is...

The Hallman Tribe said...

Beautiful photos. I was anxious to see others take on this challenge. I even thought of joining, but was worried I couldn't find photos. It all looks wonderful!!!

Maria said...

Beautiful patterns on the dishes, and your sofa, and so nicely photographed! Everything looks so great!
Ha, what a nice idea to name your camery Mr. Snappy! I'll call mine ms. snappy :)

Sally said...

Great shots!! I love them all especially the quilt - such a wonderful gift from your mom. I know you treasure every stitch. :)

Janice said...

I have tears seeing Grandmama's quilts and dishes. I still miss her terribly...

Brenda said...

Your photos are all wonderful! I especially love the ones of your dishes and quilts. Loads of patterns and textures there!

Donna said...

You did a super job! See what you can find at the spur of the moment when you let your creativity fly?! I forgot about taking pictures of pretty dishes! Yours are beautiful. The textured pillow was a great choice too! And I laughed out loud when I saw the Hershey's bar. Oh yeah, I wanted to touch that, LOL! And the quilt is such a special momento.

Thanks for joining in on this challenge.

antigoni said...

Excellent post and photos. Loved the dishes.

Joni said...

You sure came up with some good ones on the fly! Love the china pattern and the handmade quilt and that kitty is awfully cute! I'm glad you didn't sit this one out!

Jeanne said...

Great job on the challenge Karen. Love your kitty and Mmm chocolate love the pattern there. That's so cool you have your mom and grandma's china.

Donna said...

I'm SO glad you grabbed your camera!!!lolol...These are All wonderful! And My Mother had that SAME SET!!! WoW!! Well done sweetie!!!hughugs

Jeanette said...

Excellent job on this challenge. I love the different china patterns. So pretty!

Just Me said...

that is one cool pillow!! and my fav of the dishes is your mother's, beautiful design

Nita Jo said...

Very nice selection. Love the one of your kitty, and now I want to go look for a Hershey Bar!

Unknown said...

Great photos! Your china looks like my Noritake ones that I got when we got married and I love your grandma's dishes, what special memories they must hold. Loved all of them!

Sandi McBride said...

What beautiful photos and what a lovely concept for a post. I loved them all...and I believe my wedding china is the same or very near to...I have Noritake's Marywood pattern...
Sandi

Tabitha said...

Wonderful pictures!
I really have to get back into the photo challenges ~ now that my camera battery has life in it again ha ha !!
Love and hugs Tabitha XXXX

Sally said...

Thinking of you; I hope everything and everyone is okay. ((HUGS))

Annie said...

For some reason I missed this challenge post of yours Karen..sorry...well done anyway! Annie