Wednesday, May 13, 2009

You Capture. Color

I am thrilled to join in on the You Capture this week to Capture Color! Beth at Folding Laundry is so inspiring. Go on over there and check out all of the beautiful Colors. To think, I have the perfect color subjects in my own house, right under my nose. These are some of my favorite that I captured with my little Nikon Coolpix S210 pink friend. This Quilt Block holds so much meaning to me. My Grandma Riddle quilted all of her life and would make sure each of her children and grandchildren had a special quilt she made. After she passed away, my cousin Vicky found hundred's of quilt pieces in our grandma's home. She had the brilliant idea to make a Quilt Block from the pieces and give to certain family members. I was blessed to have gotten one. Vicky inherited my grandma's talent of sewing and has a special sewing machine to create such a masterpiece. When I was looking to Capture Color, this was the first thing I saw to be the perfect picture. Thanks Grandma for Coloring my world. You are not forgotten! This is my favorite Jacket. I love to wear it because it shouts color. My family has laughed at me in the past when I wore this. I am a women who appreciates wearing lots of color!
This oil painting holds a special meaning to me. It hangs above my piano. It belonged to my mother-in-law who passed away. I love the delicate pink and softness, which reminds me of her. She was a "rose" without the thorns. Gee, I miss her.
A simple vase of flowers in my living room. I hope you Capture Color today.

15 comments:

Unknown said...

oh and love your layout!

Jessi said...

Love your captures, especially the quilt block - so special.

Anonymous said...

that quilt one is my favorite :)

Heather D said...

That jacket is fabulous! Great captures!

Cheffie-Mom said...

Lovely! Have a wonderful day!

Erin said...

Great captures! I love the story behind the quilt block... how special.

mommy boo of two said...

I love the quilt! How special that she thought of you when she was making them.

Bacardi Mama said...

All great captures, but I love the quilt!

tiarastantrums said...

oh the quilt is so gorgeous

*Lissa* said...

Beautiful!

Sharon Brumfield said...

Now that is a sweet story. How wonderful to have a little piece of history and a little touch from your grandmother.
There are beautiful memories here along with the color. :)

What's for Supper? said...

I love the tulips....go figure. That is what I captured today too.

Mrs. Cline said...

The quilt is beautiful. I love sentimental pieces that hold such precious meaning.

Nell said...

LOVE the quilt. I have special memories of my Granny doing quilts and such...I love it!

Nell
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Alice said...

i had me one of those special mother-in-laws, too. gosh, i miss her so much! i'm glad you have the painting to help you remember.

and the quilt block is gorgeous! you luck lady for getting one of the blocks! beautiful colors and what a wonderful way to remember you grandmother. i can tell family is important to you! what a blessing! thanks for sharing this week.

i have my color shots posted now. feel free to come visit and check them out. leave me a comment so i'll know you were there :O). thanks.