This is December's choice. I know, it is only the 1st day of October, but I am really moving ahead....what do I say? :) I decided to break the Jacobean beadwork pattern in order to make a little homewarming gift for a friend. This SAND DOLLAR was a memory she brought home for herself from the sunny, sandy shores of the ocean during a recent visit to Florida. What an inspiration that proved for me. I just loved working with this piece of nature. As you can see from the photo there is a little hole in the center of the shell. As I was sewing on beads I kept wondering where all the fine sand was coming from....then suddenly it hit me. All Sand Dollars worth their weight contains sand inside....so I guess in a strange way, I also had a little surprise from the shores of Florida as well. I wish Linda health, happiness and memories multiplied over the years as this little gift brings warmth to her home.

Now I know, back to the Jacobean Total Picture. Can't wait to get that one finished and move forward to my next BEAD LUST project.