This weeks prompt from Sally was make a collage of the things that we love. This is an appropriate subject since Valentines day was yesterday. My family prefers not to be pictured on the internet so I am respecting that and I will not be showing my greatest love. I had a new furry family member show up this week. A beautiful calico cat. I haven't named her yet but I am glad she joined my life. My obsession with beads is something that I love. The photo on the top right is my bead board. I am working on a square for the beaded quilts that are sold at the Bead & Button show in June. The proceeds go the breast cancer research. I have sent squares for this worthwhile project for five years now. It is something that is dear to my heart. The Bead-It-Forward theme for 2014 is "Turn the tide on breast cancer," you can find out more at
http://bnb.jewelrymakingmagazines.com/en/Community/Bead%20Quilt%20Project/2011/10/Bead-It-Forward%20bead-quilt%20project.aspx I encourage everyone to take part in this. The squares are
1 1/2" in size so they don't take long to stitch up. There are free patterns to follow is you don't want to create your own. I am combining two patterns to make my square. The third photo in my collage is of my beading books. I love books they can transport you to another time or place and they have so much to teach. I refer to them often for inspiration and techniques. I want to keep learning my whole life. There is one more photo that I want to show.
This is a sunset photo taken from my yard. I love to take sunset photos. Living in the country gives me many opportunities to do just that. It is quiet and peaceful at my house and I have splendid views. To see what the other participants love please click this link to Sally's blog
http://thestudiosublime.com/
Oh, love your collage Becky - your new kitty is super cute. I'm glad you found her,....or she found you! Love anything to do w/beads and your books - they do provide so much for us, don't they? And the info for the Bead if Forward quilt - awesome!!
ReplyDeleteThanx Shel, I think that she is cute also. Books will always be a part of my life. I always enjoy doing the quilt squares.
DeleteOh Becky, I am jealous of your new fur-baby. She looks very sweet. I love calicos and have never had one. Please show us your square when it is all done. It is a great cause!
ReplyDeleteThanx Paula. She just showed up at my door meowing to be fed. I am glad that she did.I will post my square when it is done.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful collection of things you love. It's so hard to choose, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteThanx Beti. It was easy for me to pick the things I love. I thought everyone would show family and I was glad to see that others showed beads too.
DeleteI love calico cats. How lucky that she chose you to come live with.
ReplyDeleteShe is my first calico and I'm really glad she wandered in.
DeleteWonderful post - and I love sunsets too!
ReplyDeleteThanx Elisabeth. I am lucky enough to see a beautiful sunset almost every evening.
DeleteLove all the things in your collage: kitties, beading books and beading. Thanks for the link re:Bead it Forward. Will try to participate.
ReplyDeleteThanx Mary. I am thrilled that you want to participate. This is a cause that is dear to my heart.
DeleteGreat collage Becky! Such a sweet kitty too! I wish my dog liked cats- I would have one too!
ReplyDeleteThanx Cindy. We have always had dogs. My last one dies last spring and I haven't got another one yet. I am enjoying my new cat though.
DeleteBeads, books and beautiful puddy cat. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanx Nelly. They are a huge part of my life.
DeleteWhat a pretty little cat - she's very cute, I 've never heard of calico before. I also love your sunset picture - it looks a beautiful and serene place to live - lucky you!
ReplyDeleteThanx Diana. Calico refers to the three colors that she is. Most calicoes are female. I do enjoy where I live.
ReplyDeleteI love your collage and the gorgeous sunset photo. I love my books too and would be lost without them!
ReplyDeleteThanx Annette. I take frequent sunset photos. That is one of the reasons I like living where I do. Books will always be a big part of my life.
DeleteAaah, in looking at yours I realize I forgot to include books in mine! Too many loves I suppose. She is a pretty kitty
ReplyDeleteBooks are a part of me every day. I always want to learn more. I think that she is pretty too. I think I am going to call her Callie for Callie Mitchell who's beading I admire.
ReplyDeleteI love the same things as you. Please share with us the beaded squares you're sending. Next year I'll participate too. It's a worthy cause.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to find others with like interests. I will post my square as soon as I get my camera out and take some pics of it. I agree that it is a very worthy cause and this is the fifth year that I have contributed squares.
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