Sunday, August 19, 2012

Take a Word--Tattered



The word tattered always makes me thing of old, well-loved toys, and quilts made
by great-grandmothers from scraps of worn out clothes, that kept us warm and cozy.

The bear, blocks and quilts were found on Google.  The sunflower is a free stock image
from deviantart, all altered with filters, blending tools and brushes.


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18 comments:

  1. SimAugust 19, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Poor tattered Teddy... But so beautiful image & cute bear Linda!
    I hope your vacation was great! :)

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  2. KayleneAugust 19, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    A wonderful take on the theme, well done. Cheers

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  3. FayeAugust 19, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Beautiful entry, Linda. It reminds me of the quilts my mother and grandmother made from scraps. Those quilts were not the beautiful patterns you see now, but were what I guess are called crazy quilts. And my sister had a bear with only one ear. So I really relate to this piece.

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  4. DeannAugust 19, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Oh my heart I love old quilts this is wonderful and that sweet teddy bear just makes it awesome Linda

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  5. JudyAugust 19, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    That's a well loved bear, Linda, fabulous 'tattered' collage, like your idea!

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  6. OzstuffAugust 19, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Awwwww. Thanks for the memories, Linda. This piece is full of nostalgia and simpler days when the small things of life were important. A standing ovation from me.

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  7. ChristineAugust 19, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    It's a cozy warm piece that made us think of grannies and mums that made our lives less tough... By the way, I love what you did with that photo (Orange).

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  8. peggy gattoAugust 19, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    treasured tattered bear!!!
    Love them!!!!

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  9. JunibearsAugust 20, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    I wondered if someone would include a beloved tattered bear and you have not disappointed Linda! And with the quilts it's a gorgeous piece! xx

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  10. JunibearsAugust 20, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    I wondered if someone would include a beloved tattered bear and you have not disappointed Linda! And with the quilts it's a gorgeous piece! xx

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  11. johannaAugust 20, 2012 at 3:10 AM

    awesome - i especially love the look of this bear...

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  12. TaluulaAugust 20, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    You've created a lovely comfortable place here, Linda. Bravo.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 20, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Love that nostalgia!

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  14. BillAugust 20, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Fantastic memories are made of these. I had a "crazy quilt" made by great-grandmother, and my sister wanted to borrow it to have for a while. Now she won't give it back!

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  15. Lori SaulAugust 20, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Got to love that bear and fantastic stack of quilts- a walk down memory lane!

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  16. indybevAugust 20, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    A wonderful bit of things well loved and tattered. I grew up with quilts, still have them on all my beds! Beautiful nostalgic work, Linda!

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  17. Chris ArlingtonAugust 20, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Aww ! you did capture the love of well love toys. I think of my teddys (that I still have 62 years later)

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  18. LizAugust 22, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    What a cute representation on the tattered theme. Love the teddy :)

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