1/01/2010

January BJP done!!!

I was already signed up for BJP when I was able to take the wonderful class on bead embroidery in November from Robin Atkins... I came home so excited that I plunged ahead with my project. So I will be doing two pieces in January and will have one extra for a month that I run out of time. I chose 3 1/2 by 5 inches and it didn't take all that long with #11 beads. But Robin has me totally hooked on #15 beads and that takes a whole lot longer...

Since I've spent most of my adult life involved with wild birds and their habitat, it seemed to be the most appropriate theme for me...

12 comments:

Carol- Beads and Birds said...

good theme choice. Your beading is as beautiful as your CQ.
Happy New Year
Carol

Anonymous said...

Geryy I read so much of your blog I don't know what to comment on first. Stold a few of your recipes they sounded so good. I loved your dolls. I am new to crazy quilting so I learned so much. I like your stumpwork I have 2 books on stumpwork embroidery and I love the history of it.You have great ideas on embellishing squares that look done even more.
Happy New Year
Karol

Anonymous said...

I'm enjoying, and being inspired by, a couple early birds for January -- this is lovely! Looking forward to your next one.

Kali said...

That's really lovely and inspiring!

Mary-Frances said...

Oooo, lovely! I'm excited about the BJP too - but not THAT excited (about 1/2 way done for January!)

Vicki said...

Love your January piece - I love birds, too! What really grabs me is the composition - birds are so active and you've captured that wonderfully!

kerrykatiecakes2 said...

The magpie turned out wonderfully Gerry - love it!
Hugs,
Kerry

Tracey Leeder said...

Your page is beautiful! I also am an avid bird watcher, especially woodpeckers of any kind! I have never seen a magpie however! I love your piece.

Elizabeth said...

Your sketches and your beadwork are wonderful!! I adore my wild birds as well and you ahve captured their antics beautifully !! I will really enjoy watching your projects eveolve!!!!
Hugs!
Elizabeth
I am a newbie to this year's BJP!!!

Robin said...

Today is catch-up on blogs day, and here I am pleased as punch with your January BJP... AWESOME to the max!!!! I could tell in class that you were going to take this bull by the horns and run, run, run with it! Is this your original design? I love magpies... one of my three favorite birds!!! Robin A.

Shirley Cook - Jumping Jack Glass said...

Oh, this is absolutely wonderful! I love the composition and your beading rocks!

flyingbeader said...

I just saw this & it is GORGEOUS! Love your theme for this year.

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