Bead It Forward was a project started by Jeanette Shanigan, Design Artist. "The 2007 theme was 'Butterflies', symbolizing being metamorphosed through the battle with breast cancer." She invited others to join her in donating small beaded squares that she put together into 10 x 10 inch quilts and framed them in shadow boxes. They were donated to the Bead Artists Against Breast Cancer (BAABC) Auction which raised over US$20,000 at the Bead and Button show 2007.
Jeanette, also a teacher and author of many beading books, was moved by the encouraging response from beading enthusiasts all over the world. The theme for 2008 is 'Roses'. Any kind of beadwork or technique could be used but the motif must be a Rose of any kind.
I see this as a great opportunity for beginners to make a contribution for a good cause. Some free rose patterns and tutorials are now easily available online. If you google for 'Bead It Forward', you may chance upon the entries submitted, displayed online and I think they are really awesome! Very inspiring and beautiful works from budding artists and beading artists around the world. Indeed it is a very innovative way of raising awareness and raising funds to fight against cancer.
Another way of looking at it, it is a program to help cancer patients learn a new hobby to ease some pain in their struggle to their recovery. It is a very rewarding past time, making little gifts for your loved ones. An excellent form of therapy and literally takes stress away from your mind and fill it with a little cheer.
For the impatient, beading is an excellent hobby, you see what you can accomplish in the shortest time. It's delightful! For those who want to learn a new skill or start a home business, I think this is the best flexible time frame kind of work to manage. Especially for those who are restricted by family commitments or physical mobility.
The best unselfish contribution is to form your own social beading group or join a beading forum, to share your experiences, your designs and creations. A great way to bond with your family and find new friends. Take your mind away from the cares and chores of life to motivate and inspire the people around you. In this, a concerted effort like 'Bead It Forward', the legacy lives on.
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