looking for seashells with Dad


Hi friends! 
Thank you for all of your comments about my last post, I had fun with that song!
Now, if you're listening, take in the sounds of the ocean...

Over the last few days I've been able to work on another fabric collage.
This is me and my Dad taking a walk on Ocean Beach in Oregon 1966.
I like to think that my love for the ocean began right here, on the beach, looking for seashells with Dad.








Thanks for dropping by.
Hope your week is off to a great start!

Becca


Comments

Unknown said…
WOW! I love this.. What a wonderful fabric collage. All your stiching and beading look great!
And I loooove that picture. Very Cool...

Were Pictures taken with your new lens.. They look great!

Hugs, Linda
August 24, 2010 at 8:28 PM
Pamela said…
Beautiful memory book of you and your dad Becca! The collage is just lovely!!!

I think the ocean is calling you!

I have to say you look fantastic for your age... I never ever would have put you at that age!!
Pamela xo
August 24, 2010 at 8:31 PM
Elaine said…
Wow a fabric collage...it looks great. What a sweet picture of dad and you.
August 24, 2010 at 9:43 PM
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
Becca~ this is really beautiful! You are such an artistic person...
August 24, 2010 at 10:38 PM
Anonymous said…
How gorgeous! Such a cherished photo I'm sure.

DI
August 24, 2010 at 10:40 PM
Lynn Stevens said…
Becca, gasp.... This just took my breath away! Its GORGEOUS!!!!
and love the sounds of the ocean how perfect!
August 24, 2010 at 11:20 PM
Justine said…
that is so beautiful, the detail, the work, wow, fantastic stuff
August 24, 2010 at 11:50 PM
Catherine said…
Absolutely gorgeous Becca! A treasured memory for sure!

Happy Wednesday!
xo Catherine
August 25, 2010 at 5:39 AM
Lemon Lane Studio said…
This is so beautiful. The detail is amazing...such a labor of love. Blessings, Patty
August 25, 2010 at 6:21 AM
lilylovekin said…
What a great way to preserve the memory of you and your father on the beach. I love the photo and what you did with it the collage is lovely.
August 25, 2010 at 8:19 AM
Kelli said…
Hi Becca,
Wow... beautiful collage.
I love the colors you chose.
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. It was nice to "meet" you, and I will for sure be stopping by your blog. It is lovely.
Take care,
Kelli
P.S. I'm not sure how to do the follow thing either, which is why at the rate I'm going, I'll have a million blogs on my blog roll!
August 25, 2010 at 10:04 AM
Anonymous said…
What a wonderful way to preserve this special memory!
Hugs, Diane
August 25, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Netty said…
This is simply gorgeous Becca, love it. Annette x
August 25, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Terri Kahrs said…
Absolutely stunning in every luscious little detail!!! Hugs, Terri
August 25, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Thespa McLaughlin said…
This is amazing! I love all the details you put in to it. The beaded edge is awesome and the photo is perfect!
August 25, 2010 at 11:32 AM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said…
What a beautiful project! A treasured photo is so special to work with! I had not seen the ocean until I was in my 40s! Can you believe? Now I LOVE it and feel drawn to it! ♥
August 25, 2010 at 12:05 PM
A Garden of Threads said…
Hi Becca, Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment, we do have very similar interests...sewing/quilting, gardening and photography. That is so neat. Your photography pictures are stunning and I love the quilted book cover. Take care and I hope you enjoy the upcoming weekend. Jen
August 25, 2010 at 1:10 PM
Unknown said…
Hi Becca, What a great treasure! I love the colors and texture.
Enjoy your day!
KarenSue
August 25, 2010 at 11:53 PM
katrina lauren said…
i love this. the photo is so precious.....and all the intricate detail on this collage is amazing. i love the writing across the photo....i'm sure that is exactly where your love for the ocean began...with your dad.
xo.
k
August 27, 2010 at 6:03 AM
beth said…
this is beautiful....

and oh how i love the beach, too.
August 27, 2010 at 7:03 PM
Jillayne said…
This is a beautiful collage Becca! I really like the extra detail in the beading and stitching and the colours are just right. Lovely work! It looks like a happy day.
August 28, 2010 at 12:15 AM
Becky Shander said…
What a gorgeous fabric collage and I love every single detail. Your entire blog is beautiful and full of heart.


And thank you for stopping over at my blog...I'm happy that we've connected.
August 30, 2010 at 7:55 AM
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