Tuesday, 3 August 2010

tuesday treasures

Last week I missed Tuesday treasures so this Tuesday I will make up for it and post early.
I have chosen a gift my mother made for our wedding.
When we got engaged mum decided she would try patchworking- so she made a queen size bed quilt.
She also started to do China Painting so she decided to paint a dinner set, mind you a setting for 10!
It is just gorgeous.
Real beginners projects!
I remember us going out to find the white dinner sets and accessories to add to the collection. I have used it quite a few times- super special occasions only! And I have even broken a few pieces which I dread doing. But if you don't use it no one will see it.
The last time it came out was for Mums birthday, a year or two ago, I think. Here is the pic of it all decked out on the table.
she has painted some gorgeous things.. The little teapot and sugar bowl were for my birthday  a while ago. She has such a talent for anything she touches I think she even spared a little to hand down to me.
cheers
Marina
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10 comments:

  1. BubzRugz3 August 2010 at 08:37

    Those are lovely Marina - I can see why that is such a treasure. Not only beautiful, but something done with love by your Mum.... she certainly is very talented.... Hugz
    Fiona

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  2. Unknown3 August 2010 at 10:50

    Oh my what a talented lady your mum is and lucky you !What beautiful treasures , love them !
    Thanks for playing .

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  3. Teresa3 August 2010 at 11:56

    These are just beautiful. I love what she painted on the teapot and sugar bowl. How special for you and something to be truly treasured. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  4. nicole3 August 2010 at 15:49

    wow the paintings are so delicate!
    beautiful!
    xox

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  5. Shontelle3 August 2010 at 16:04

    That is one gorgeous dinner set!

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  6. Elyte3 August 2010 at 20:17

    The dinne set is such a beautiful gift and so personal. What a project to take on! You have shown the quilt on an earlier post haven't you?
    You have inherited your mother's talent more than you give credit for.

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  7. Sheila4 August 2010 at 04:40

    Marina, WOW is all I can say , your Mom is very talented , the dishes are simply beautiful , lucky you .

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  8. martine4 August 2010 at 08:26

    Your mother is very talented.
    It's beautiful.

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  9. ittybittyandpretty4 August 2010 at 16:20

    what a treasure indeed!! i love that you use your dishes, it would make your mother so happy to sit down to a meal in your home using the plates she so lovingly painted for you. thanks for sharing.
    %*_*% rosey

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  10. manda6 August 2010 at 15:39

    Oh My Goodness! What a treasure trove!!! Your Mum's painting is simply superb! You could sell little teapots and things like that for a fortune once she painted them - just stunning!
    I love your dinner set, and I love your birthday presents! Thankyou so so very much for sharing them with us!

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