Blog Hops.....Oh! How I so enjoy you.

Being a regular particpant in Blog Hops over the past year and a half, I have become amazed at how much I enjoy them and love to view other artists interpretation of the theme.  It has gotten to the point that I look to see that special blog hop that I would love to particpate in as I've learned so much.  And now with this past
Blog Hop, the 2nd Annual October Blogfest, I actually not only enjoyed the comments on the Blog but I actually was selected to Win a Cabachon by Toltec Jewels:

You won a Blu Mudd ceramic (cab, if you like) in Octoberfest

from toltecjewels@aol.com to you 

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• Hello Catherine,

I just wanted to let you know that you won a Blu Mudd ceramic in the
Octoberfest fun. I thought you might like a cab for your exquisite
beadwork? If you would like, I'll send it along to you. Just let me
know your address in North Carolina.

I do love yoga too! How did you know? Although I honestly haven't been
giving myself the time for it (and pilates -- I love pilates too) that
I need to. I miss it & I'm glad you asked and stirred my soul for more
morning yoga time!

I'm still hopping, but LOVE your work -- your an incredible artist!

Thank you so much for sharing your talents in Octoberfest. It's an
honor!

Namaste,
Rita

Toltec Jewels
www.JewelSchoolFriends.com

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Tanya McGuire has left a new comment on your post "The Second Annual October Fest Blog Hop......my mo...": 

Your necklace is stunning! 

Dini Bruinsma has left a new comment on your post "The Second Annual October Fest Blog Hop......my mo...": 

How many hours have you been working on this amazing jewellery? Gorgeous colours and design. yes :-) orange is the colour of autumn! 

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Pepita has left a new comment on your post "The Second Annual October Fest Blog Hop......my mo...": 

Oh, it is beautiful!!! A real stunner!!
Have a fun Halloween!
Alenka

lilisgems (http://lilisgems.wordpress.com/) has left a new comment on your post "The Second Annual October Fest Blog Hop......my mo...": 

Liz E has left a new comment on your post "The Second Annual October Fest Blog Hop......my mo...": 

Oh what a beautiful necklace. Its so warm and inviting. Not only is the focal stunning but the chain is delightful. Fabulous piece! Thanks for sharing your favored artist! your bead embroidery is amazing! 

Nelly May has left a new comment on your post "The Second Annual October Fest Blog Hop......my mo...": 

WOW! What a stunning necklace! Your bead embroidery is fabulous! And thanks for sharing the art of Steel Goddess. Beautiful. 

Charis Designs has left a new comment on your post "The Second Annual October Fest Blog Hop......my mo...": 

Your work is amazing! Beautiful piece Christie 

Shaiha has left a new comment on your post "The Second Annual October Fest Blog Hop......my mo...": 

Oh thanks for sharing the artist. The raven is the symbol of one of my matrons so I am off to check out her shop. I just love your necklace! It just screams fall. 

All I could do is respond with a big WOW!  I was not expecting that.  Maybe for this coming year it is time to prepare myself with a new goal.  To become a published artist with not only photographs but patterns as well.  

The Second Annual October Fest Blog Hop......my most favorite time of the year!

My favorite time of the year!  Even as a Floridian I always look foward to being with family during the Autumn season in North Carolina.  The changing of the leaves,  the landscape...... watching Mother Nature cleanse the land with color.  The smell, the cool weather, the special Holidays...Halloween ( Samhain ) is my favorite.

Look at that color.....being a strong color enthusiast of orange and all of its shades and variations have been my favorite over the past two years.  This is the colorway that was used in my Bead Embroidery piece for this October Fest.... " In Thyme for Autumn".  

I have a very favored Artist that I like to share with my " peeps" during this time of year.  Professionally known as " The Steele Goddess" , her art work is striking and just so Halloween.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/steelgoddess

As a collector of Raven Art work.....she has always illustrated such divine Ravens that I just love to share.

If you have tyme to visit her shop and just enjoy her illustrations that are Magical during this tyme of year.  Enjoy!     And now.....on to my presentation for the Blog Hop " In Thyme for Autum ".  As many bloggers know, bead embroidery is my chosen medium and of course the color of Orange is the main theme of this piece.

Now join the artists of the October Fest Blog Hop...........   " Do you feel the change in the air?  
Grab a cup of coffee or tea and click each link below to enjoy everyones interpretation of Autumn.......

Our Hostess:Toltec Jewels (Rita, our hostess)  www.JewelSchoolFriends.com

Caroline                                        http://Carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com/
Andrea Glick-Zenith                    http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/
Dolores Raml                              http://craftydscreations.wordpress.com/'

Karla Morgan                               http://TexasPepperJams.blogspot.com/
Susie Harris                                http://jewelleryjunkie.blogspot.com

Susan                                           http://libellulajewelry.com
Mischelle                                      http://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com/
Billi                                                 http://billi-rs-rothove.blogspot.com/
Kay Thomerson                          http://kayzkreationz.blogspot.com/
Jean Yates                                   http://prettykittydogmoonjewelry.blogspot.com/
Kelly Hosford Patterson            http://travelingsideshow.blogspot.com
Kathy Lindemer                          http://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com
Liz E                                              http://beadcontagion.blogspot.com
Jasvanti Patel                              http://jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com
Christie Murrow                          http://.charisdesignsjewelry.blogspot.com
Jodie Marshall                            http://marshalljodie.blogspot.com/
Andrea Trank                              http://heavenlanecreations.com/
Dini Bruinsma                            http://angazabychanges.blogspot.nl
Elsie Deliz Fonseca                  http://ladelizchica.blogspot.com/
Pepita                                           http://.pepita-handmade.blogspot.com
Karla Morgan                              http://texaspepperjams.blogspot.com/
Kathleen                                      http://99bobotw.blogspot.com/
Vera Lynn                                    http://veradesigns.blogspot.com/
Rana Wilson                               http://ranaleadesigns.blogspot.com/
Catherine King                           http://catherines-musings.blogspot.com/   
                                                       ( You are here )
Lily Vincent                                  http://thecreativeklutz.blogspot.co.uk/
Janice Hidey (Janimar)             http://drawingthelinesomewhere.com/
Cory Tompkins                           http://TealwaterDesigns.blogspot.com
Candida Castleberry                 http://spunsugarbeadworks.blogspot.com
Cynthia Kent Machata                http://antiquitytravelers.blogspot.com/
Alicia Marinache                          http://www.allprettythings.ca
Linda Anderson                          http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com
Leah Curtis                                  http://beadyeyedbunny.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Reno (JenRen)            http://jenrenjewelry.blogspot.com/
Robin Reed                                  http://willowdragon.blogspot.com/
Tanty Sri Hartanti                         http://tjewellicious.blogspot.com
Lisa Lodge                                   http://gratefulartist.blogspot.com/
Ingrid A.                                         http://lilisgems.wordpress.com/
Judy Turner                                  http://.silver-rains.blogspot.com
Gina Hockett                                http://freestyleelements.blogspot.com/
Nelly May                                      http://smellynelly.blogspot.com
Tanya McGuire                            http://tanyamcguire.blogspot.com/
Ahowin                                         http://www.blog.ahowinjewelry.com
Sonya Stille                                 http://dreaminofbeads.blogspot.com
Pam                                              http://www.klassyjoolz.blogspot.com
Carol D.                                        http://dillmansdallies.blogspot.com/
Asri Wahyuningsih                     http://asribeadwork.blogspot.com/
Ginger Bishop                            http://lilmummylikes.blogspot.com
Janine                                          http://www.esfera.me/travel/blog/travel-stories
Shaiha Williams                         http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/

And then.....finally " What is on the Loom? "

Yes, the looms have sat by until now.

What is on the Loom ( my second love )? :

I have come to the conclusion that my work is really interferring with my beadwork :)  For those of you that know me, the looms are always sitting with a project with my magnetic board next to it.  It is a continual progression.

Catherine's Butterfly has returned home.....

My Butterfly has landed from the " My Favorite Things" Yahoo Group Round Robin.  I do not think I could

envision a more beautiful piece when she arrived. 

My thanks to:  Aryde'll Hotelling, Yvonne Nathanson, Ruth Osborn, Dian Moore and Gwen Mazzocco.  

The Doll Form is from Arzi Hodges ( Etsy ) and she used a Face Cabachon by Graphixoutpost ( Etsy ).

How lovely indeed?  

My weekly photo shoot for " Just in Thyme for Autumn"

I had a few moments for a quick photo shoot of " Just in Thyme for Autumn".... I believe these photo's present a better presentation of the piece.

Even though I love the cleaness of Plexi Stands....one must  be very careful in the photographic process.  I am now challenged to develop a cleaner photo studio.

The First Love...... " Just in Tyme for Autumn".....

Bead Embroidery..... the first true love.

I just finished the Autumn inspired piece I was working on for the past month.  I am amazed at how it morphed over the past month with a basic intent, then she just grew with double beaded ropes and additional
drops and leaves on the main pendant.  And she is just in time for Autumn, therefore, " Just in Tyme for Autumn"....  Better photographs this weekend.

The St. Lucie Rock and Gem Classes have started ......Cab On!

First, the Cabachon Class and I completed the 36mm Center Snowflake Obsidian  for the center piece of
my Heidi Kummili " Pawley's Piece" which I am making in memory of Brittany Lynn.  I have my Laura Mears Black Cocker Spaniel piece and this lovely Snowflake Obsidian.  I now have four more to Cab along
with Brittany's Tags and other items to add.

Then on Tuesday it was Chainmailling Class with the Divine Ms. Genny Smith.  It was a blast and since I have mastered Byzantine, she let me start on Open Weave, a patterned I have just been dying to make.

It has truly been a fruitful week and I still have the Saturday " Lampworking " class to attend.  If I like " Lampworking" then I'll continue.  But knowing how much I just love a torch, this should be interesting.  My good friend Deborah Apodaca loaned me her Lampworking Kits so I did not have to lay out a considerable amount of money.  Thank you and many hugs girl for your thoughtfulness.

I have concluded that work is starting to interfere with Beading and Cabbing......common Lotto!