- Apr 21, 2014
- 1 min
Before I can fire these metal clay seashells…
I have to refine the holes and smooth edges. It’s dusty, dirty, time-consuming work, but essential to the quality of the finished...
- Apr 19, 2014
- 1 min
Wouldn’t you know…
Just as I finished the tutorial and assembled kits for the “ Floral Brooch ”design, I find that a new task awaits me. I thought I’d have...
- Apr 6, 2014
- 2 min
How do you write a beading pattern?
I’ve been asked that question by other beading enthusiasts who aspire to design beading patterns. There are several ways one can go about...
- Mar 30, 2014
- 1 min
Grrrrrrrrrr…..
Guess what I’m doing today? I’ll give you a hint…I’d much rather be beading! It’s that time of the year when I scrounge through all my...
- Mar 13, 2014
- 2 min
Do you make or buy ear wires?
I personally don’t care for the majority of commercially mass-produced ear wires. Many look flimsy and/or the finish is too bright for my...
- Mar 9, 2014
- 1 min
What a great surprise!
The wonderful CGB souvenir calendar from Kate McKinnon arrived in my mailbox a few days ago! What a thrill to leaf through its pages...
- Mar 4, 2014
- 1 min
Enough already!
Enough winter and enough of the nasty bug that has knocked me flat and zapped all my energy. In the past five days, I’ve managed to...
- Mar 1, 2014
- 1 min
I just hate when this happens!
Intentionally creating bead soup is one thing, but several bead containers inadvertently tipping over and spilling their contents is...
- Feb 27, 2014
- 1 min
Well…nuts!
I haven’t been sick in a very long time, but my luck has run out! Considering that I haven’t been anywhere since I’ve returned home...
- Feb 24, 2014
- 1 min
A sea of Delica beads!
I dare say the Myuki Corporation should be sending Kate McKinnon a hearty thank you. Sales of Delicas must be soaring thanks to...
- Feb 23, 2014
- 1 min
My girl is so relieved we’re back home!
We’ve recently returned from a ten-day vacation. It was not as restful as I had hoped it would be. Back home in Illinois, the weather was...
- Feb 11, 2014
- 1 min
Ooooohhhh…they’re here!
My new mini business cards have arrived and I love them! This time around the cards feature my geometric beaded works. I’m always so...
- Feb 8, 2014
- 1 min
I love Tohos!
I don’t know about you, but I use a lot of size 15/0 seed beads in my work. I especially like Toho seed beads. Available in loads of...
- Feb 6, 2014
- 1 min
Ready for a change!
After creating beaded cuffs for the past year, I am more than ready to move on to an easy and speedy project. Earrings to the rescue!...
- Feb 2, 2014
- 1 min
Just want you to know…
I’ll soon be taking a brief hiatus to refresh and enjoy a change of pace from my regular routine. My Etsy shop will remain open during...
- Jan 15, 2014
- 1 min
Time to repair….
Delica beads by nature are somewhat fragile. Their thin walls allow for more passes of thread, but the trade-off is that they can break...
- Jan 12, 2014
- 1 min
Petite Baby Spikes!
I’ve just received a shipment of itsy-bitsy Czech glass Baby Spike beads in a beautiful array of Aurora Borealis colors and neutrals. I...
- Jan 7, 2014
- 1 min
It’s getting down to the wire…
I’ve been perusing the Bead&Button Show catalog since it arrived in early December and I still haven’t decided which classes to take! It...
- Jan 4, 2014
- 1 min
You’ll have to wait until February for…
“Behind the Brooch” by Lorena Angulo. It is a compilation of works featuring unique brooches created by 128 artists. What makes this...
- Jan 1, 2014
- 1 min
Happy New Year…
I can’t think of a better way to spend New Year’s day than by staying indoors (Baby, it’s cold outside!) in my pj’s and beading all day!...