Sunday, October 19, 2008

Nature's Treasures

The little boy above, my grandson, found a treasure last week when I was babysitting him on a gorgeous fall day. Using his favorite toy in the world, a stick, he was stiring up some leaves that had fallen, when out of the pile of leaves he was playing with appeared a little bit of blue.
He found this bird's nest. The bird who wove this nest must love textiles as much as I do. They had to weave a little color in to the gray to liven it up. The blue plastic strand is woven all through the nest. I think it is a work of art. And I especially love it because of the toddler who found it. I think I'll be keeping this one forever.

12 comments:

  1. Chris what a sweet, sweet post. Thank you!

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  2. Your grandson is just gorgeous! What a lovley find, I would keep it forever too!

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  3. What a find...so intricately formed! Birds are quite clever when you see what they can do with some twigs, ribbon and mud!

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  4. That's so lovely. Thanks for sharing

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  5. What a great find . . . doesn't that blue add just the right decorative touch *s*

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  6. What a precious little boy. I'll bet he was all excited when you explained to him what he'd found...they are so full of wonder at that age.
    Sooz in NV

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  7. That is one beautiful nest! That bird had great taste in home decor!

    Hello from Newfoundland, Canada. I am new to blogging, but having a ball reading so many talented quilter's blogs!

    Quiltingly Yours
    Andrea

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  8. I just came over from Becky's at Sweet Cottage dream. What a wonderful story about this adorable little nest. Your Grandson is too cute. He must truly be a joy.
    Patricia :o)

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  9. I say that bird's nest is a beautiful work of art and your little Grandson is just adorable.

    It's the simple things in life that we cherish the most.

    Melissa

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  10. How beautiful. Maybe I should throw all my quilting scraps outside for the birds. We often find nests around our garden. I'd love to see what the birds could do with my scraps.

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  11. What a wonderful treasure. Yes, you need to find a way to spray it or something so it can be kept without disintegrating. One of these days your grandson will treasure it I am sure.

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I pray that risen from the dead,
In glory I will stand,
A crown perhaps upon my head,
And a needle in my hand.