Bead-It-Forward QuiltProject
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WHAT IS THE BEAD-IT-FORWARD QUILT PROJECT?
Beaders from around the world create 2x2 inch beaded squares. The beaded squares are made into quilt wall hangings, shadow boxes, and other crafted objects. These quilts and other crafts are then auctioned off to raise money for breast cancer research, prevention, and care.
WHY IS THERE A GO FUND ME ACCOUNT FOR THIS PROJECT?
There is more to this project than beaded squares. We need funds for the craft supplies needed to create the quilts and other crafted objects, and nominal adminstration costs (web site, post office box for our thousands of beaders to send in their squares, etc...). The Bead-It-Forward Go Fund Me account was created for people who don't bead, to have the opportunity to support the project. Any funds exceeding the cost of supplies will go towards our designated charities:
The Rays of Hope Center for Breast Cancer Research, and The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden.
The Bead-It-Forward story
In 1985, beader Jeanette Shannigan of Alaska lost her mother to a 15-year battle with breast cancer. Naturally, Jeanette wanted to do something to honor her mother's memory and further the search for a cure.
In 2005, Jeanette called for stitchers to donate squares of beadwork based on a specific theme, and 24 beaders answered the call. Jeanette then worked the squares into a quilt, which sold in an online auction held by Bead Artists Against Breast Cancer.
She did it again in 2006, this time enlisting 31 beaders for the squares. Building off her relationship with Bead&Button magazine, the quilts were auctioned at the Bead&Button Show in Milwaukee, Wis. All proceeds went directly to breast cancer research.
From there, Jeanette's endeavor became known as the Bead-It-Forward project, and it quickly morphed into an international phenomenon. Just two years after its humble start, the 2007 Bead-It-Forward project brought in 374 squares from around the world. Each year, that number grew. As the squares poured in, Jeanette transformed them into quilts, which continued to be auctioned at the annual Bead&Button Show.
By 2011, the Bead-It-Forward project had grown so large that Jeanette turned it over to Bead&Button magazine. Under its new management, the 2012 Bead-It-Forward project brought in 900+ squares, which the Bead&Button staff assembled into quilts, shadowboxes, ornaments, cards, and other items. All were auctioned at the Bead&Button Show to further breast cancer research.
After three years of Bead&Button hosting the Bead-It-Forward project, the number of squares donated annually was approaching 2,000. It was time for the project to find a new home with more dedicated hands. That's the home you've found here at www.bead-it-forward.com, under the direction of Amy Severino.
Each chapter of the Bead-It-Forward story evolves the project in new and exciting ways, but the goal is always the same: to rally our gifts as beaders to benefit breast cancer research, treatment, and ultimately a cure.
Past & present Bead-It-Forward themes
2007 Butterflies
2008 Roses
2009 Hearts
2010 Turtles
2011 Hands
2012 Birds: Flocking together to find a cure
2013 Flowers: Stitching to find a bloomin' cure
2014 Ocean: Turn the tide on breast cancer
2015 Animals: Wild about finding a cure
If you have any craft supplies you would like to donate, please mail them to:
Bead-It-Forward
PO Box 549
Groton MA 01450
Beaders from around the world create 2x2 inch beaded squares. The beaded squares are made into quilt wall hangings, shadow boxes, and other crafted objects. These quilts and other crafts are then auctioned off to raise money for breast cancer research, prevention, and care.
WHY IS THERE A GO FUND ME ACCOUNT FOR THIS PROJECT?
There is more to this project than beaded squares. We need funds for the craft supplies needed to create the quilts and other crafted objects, and nominal adminstration costs (web site, post office box for our thousands of beaders to send in their squares, etc...). The Bead-It-Forward Go Fund Me account was created for people who don't bead, to have the opportunity to support the project. Any funds exceeding the cost of supplies will go towards our designated charities:
The Rays of Hope Center for Breast Cancer Research, and The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden.
The Bead-It-Forward story
In 1985, beader Jeanette Shannigan of Alaska lost her mother to a 15-year battle with breast cancer. Naturally, Jeanette wanted to do something to honor her mother's memory and further the search for a cure.
In 2005, Jeanette called for stitchers to donate squares of beadwork based on a specific theme, and 24 beaders answered the call. Jeanette then worked the squares into a quilt, which sold in an online auction held by Bead Artists Against Breast Cancer.
She did it again in 2006, this time enlisting 31 beaders for the squares. Building off her relationship with Bead&Button magazine, the quilts were auctioned at the Bead&Button Show in Milwaukee, Wis. All proceeds went directly to breast cancer research.
From there, Jeanette's endeavor became known as the Bead-It-Forward project, and it quickly morphed into an international phenomenon. Just two years after its humble start, the 2007 Bead-It-Forward project brought in 374 squares from around the world. Each year, that number grew. As the squares poured in, Jeanette transformed them into quilts, which continued to be auctioned at the annual Bead&Button Show.
By 2011, the Bead-It-Forward project had grown so large that Jeanette turned it over to Bead&Button magazine. Under its new management, the 2012 Bead-It-Forward project brought in 900+ squares, which the Bead&Button staff assembled into quilts, shadowboxes, ornaments, cards, and other items. All were auctioned at the Bead&Button Show to further breast cancer research.
After three years of Bead&Button hosting the Bead-It-Forward project, the number of squares donated annually was approaching 2,000. It was time for the project to find a new home with more dedicated hands. That's the home you've found here at www.bead-it-forward.com, under the direction of Amy Severino.
Each chapter of the Bead-It-Forward story evolves the project in new and exciting ways, but the goal is always the same: to rally our gifts as beaders to benefit breast cancer research, treatment, and ultimately a cure.
Past & present Bead-It-Forward themes
2007 Butterflies
2008 Roses
2009 Hearts
2010 Turtles
2011 Hands
2012 Birds: Flocking together to find a cure
2013 Flowers: Stitching to find a bloomin' cure
2014 Ocean: Turn the tide on breast cancer
2015 Animals: Wild about finding a cure
If you have any craft supplies you would like to donate, please mail them to:
Bead-It-Forward
PO Box 549
Groton MA 01450
Organizer
Amy Allworth Severino
Organizer
Groton, MA
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