One Thousand Gifts

You might remember my post about finding 1,000 gifts.  I spied this gift (photo #5) Saturday morning. It was kind of foggy out and cold.  I put my beagle outside and saw this web. I couldn't resist. I remember the last time I found a beautiful web. I wanted a photo, but didn't have my camera. I ran home, grabbed it and went back for my walk.  When I finally reached my destination, a neighbor was destroying it. She commented how much she hated spiders. I was sad and walked along. Then another opportunity arose. I found my husband destroying that one. I love the artistry, the weaving technique.  I can't help, but think of the book, "Charlotte's Web".


Did YOU know?   There is such a thing as:

Cobweb Painting. Cobweb painting made its appearance in the 1500s in the Austrian Alps. The webs were layered and wound over fabric and reinforced by brushing with diluted milk. Then watercolors were applied over the top to create the painting, some of which still exist today in private collections.
Here is an article about a Cobweb Painter.  I never would of thought to paint on a web?!

Amazing, so many interesting facts on spiders can be found here.

Oh and speaking of the web. YOU can vote here, for the Top Writing Blog.  I am just honored to be nominated.  Go vote for your favorites. I plan on visiting all of these blogs. Some are good friends and some I am not familiar with, yet.  I love to meet new bloggers, don't you!