Thanks, Lynne! The flowery pattern of the smaller heart is a typical Portuguese fabric. In the past, it was used by poor women to make their blouses and dresses. They were normally very colorful and the most common patterns were birds, exotic flowers and fruit. Today, such fabrics called 'chitas' are not easily found unless you vsit Alcobaça, a little town where you find a shop that sells a wide range of patterns.
Dear if you wish you can go to Posts under Settings and click Edit on this blog entry - then chose Revert to draft - so that you can post this entry on the 20th of January. best and take care Anders
Absolutely brilliantly done .... it even has a national (portugese) sort of feel to it ... well done Belita! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lynne! The flowery pattern of the smaller heart is a typical Portuguese fabric. In the past, it was used by poor women to make their blouses and dresses. They were normally very colorful and the most common patterns were birds, exotic flowers and fruit. Today, such fabrics called 'chitas' are not easily found unless you vsit Alcobaça, a little town where you find a shop that sells a wide range of patterns.
DeleteWow! A full month of Love? I like it :)))
ReplyDeleteI feel that you are speaking to me...
ReplyDeleteToday I will visit Toledo. :)
Maybe, maybe....
DeleteEnjoy your day in the city of the three cultures....
That's really beautiful, Belita!!
ReplyDeleteVery good work!
ReplyDeletereally like this
ReplyDeletelovely colors :) pretty :)
ReplyDeletethat is really very nice tribute to this month...
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome Belita.
ReplyDeleteWonderful composition. Lovely quote.
ReplyDeleteDear if you wish you can go to Posts under Settings and click Edit on this blog entry - then chose Revert to draft - so that you can post this entry on the 20th of January. best and take care Anders
My own entry for July
DeleteYes, a whole month of passionate love... :)
ReplyDeleteThose colours are plenty of energy!
WOOOOOOOOWWWW Dont know what to say .
ReplyDeleteEye popping, Belita and your words are perfectly selected
ReplyDeleteto drive home a message that love is needed, regardless of the month, day or year!
the Portuguese fabric within the heart is stikingly beautiful!
You are so clever.. This shot I can hardly wait to see printed
ReplyDeleteout on my calendar.