Self portrait Mug Rug Swap #1 completed
#204
Originally Posted by Gladys
Originally Posted by abdconsultant
Gladys, you will need to add your bio for your self portrait.
It’s titled “ I am Blessed”
It represents God, Faith, Country, Family and Friends.
The butterfly represents change, Metamorphosis, as in life, once we reach adulthood
There is constant change, then eventually Heaven, the ultimate. The cross represents my faith but also there was a cross that used to inspire me as I would drive to Western Carolina University for my Undergraduate and Graduate degree 7 yrs later. Although a small thing at the time like in my picture the cross means everything! The mountains that I love also represent my parents, constant, dependable, steady, a continual source of inspiration who provided me with a strong positive foundation for life. I was so lucky to have my parents who I loved and cherished. The flowers on the blue background are all the people who have come into my life that have helped make me who I am today. The butterflies and daisies are all my family, friends and blessings God has given me like my two wonderful God given friends back home. On the other side is me waving the flag. I am very patriotic and never want anyone to forget the men and women who died and fought for our freedoms. My Dad was a WWII Vet. I miss him so but he was a man like no other and a wonderful parent as was my mother. ..Their love story was one you could write a book about.
As I worked on it I was amazed with what I remembered and wanted to say and the finished product .I’ve never done anything like this before…I hope everyone likes it.
#205
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Dupont, WA
Posts: 1,063
Originally Posted by lindyline
Look what arrived in todays mail. I love this, but we need an explanation of what it's all about. I especially like the label, so I've included it as well.
Pink Ribbons - Always remember your monthly breast exams or let this rug be a reminder everytime you use it.
The rug pieces represents this what you (Lindyline) and I have in common.
Army uniform piece (I got it from the inside of one of my uniforms that I still wear) - represents what I do and my patriotic spirit for my country that I wanted to share with you
Heart - made with the various shades of Sienna (an actual color and town in Italy) and the heart represent the love we have for the little Siennas we have in our lives.
The Quilt - this represents what ties all of us together and is a very necessary part of our lives
Dog Paws - We quilters love our pets! They are our comforting companions and sometimes they are the only ones that understand us.
#206
In case you're all wondering, our wonderful host happened to pair up Sienna's Gigi and I, another Sienna's nana. We don't know how she managed this, but I for one am grateful, as I have a new wonderful friend who also has a wonderful little Sienna to love.
#207
Originally Posted by lindyline
In case you're all wondering, our wonderful host happened to pair up Sienna's Gigi and I, another Sienna's nana. We don't know how she managed this, but I for one am grateful, as I have a new wonderful friend who also has a wonderful little Sienna to love.
#208
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Dupont, WA
Posts: 1,063
Originally Posted by Gladys
Originally Posted by abdconsultant
Gladys, you will need to add your bio for your self portrait.
It’s titled “ I am Blessed”
It represents God, Faith, Country, Family and Friends.
The butterfly represents change, Metamorphosis, as in life, once we reach adulthood
There is constant change, then eventually Heaven, the ultimate. The cross represents my faith but also there was a cross that used to inspire me as I would drive to Western Carolina University for my Undergraduate and Graduate degree 7 yrs later. Although a small thing at the time like in my picture the cross means everything! The mountains that I love also represent my parents, constant, dependable, steady, a continual source of inspiration who provided me with a strong positive foundation for life. I was so lucky to have my parents who I loved and cherished. The flowers on the blue background are all the people who have come into my life that have helped make me who I am today. The butterflies and daisies are all my family, friends and blessings God has given me like my two wonderful God given friends back home. On the other side is me waving the flag. I am very patriotic and never want anyone to forget the men and women who died and fought for our freedoms. My Dad was a WWII Vet. I miss him so but he was a man like no other and a wonderful parent as was my mother. ..Their love story was one you could write a book about.
As I worked on it I was amazed with what I remembered and wanted to say and the finished product .I’ve never done anything like this before…I hope everyone likes it.
#209
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Dupont, WA
Posts: 1,063
Originally Posted by jillaine
Here it is. There's always more to do, but this is as far as it's going.
Will put in the mail in the morning.
Sorry for being late.
-- Jillaine
Will put in the mail in the morning.
Sorry for being late.
-- Jillaine
#210
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Dupont, WA
Posts: 1,063
Originally Posted by DBrooks
Hi all. Here’s my self-portrait. I live in California and treasure the warmth of the sun (the yellow fabric). I enjoy gardening (tomatoes) and the outdoors (trees/mountains fabric). I love the fall and fall colors. It reminds me of family, security, comfort. The red dots represent my son (age 16) who plays tennis. My ex-husband and I adopted him from Bulgaria at age 2. I don’t have any Bulgarian fabric! The matryoshka dolls represent my daughter (21) who was born in Russia and adopted at age 3. I’ve been married for 5 years to my good friend from high school. He gets the red hearts because I love him dearly. Last but not least, I love coffee and my kitties. Oops, I forgot to take a picture of the back. Flowers make me happy so they cover the back of my mug rug!
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