Many people have their particular favorites from shiny black stones to pure white opaque ones, polished smooth by the constant pounding of the sea. Heart shaped stones, pebbles with holes, some that contain silver quartz sparkle alongside others that display a myriad of colors may be the fascination. We can use these elements in our work with textiles. Sections observed and then recorded out of context is always a good way to start. By looking carefully at the surfaces using a pencil, pen or stick and ink we can draw what we observe. The texture, nooks, crannies and imperfections become possibilities for stitch, embellishment, felting, and more..