- Aug 18, 2023
- 1 min
Worth a Peruse…
I’ve been editing my Etsy shop and sorting through items that have been listed for quite a while and haven’t sold…like this beautiful...
- Oct 15, 2022
- 1 min
It’s Time to Spruce up the Shop!
I’ve just added six lovely brocade pouches and each is filled with a color-coordinated treasure trove of beads, crystals, Swarovski...
- Oct 10, 2022
- 1 min
Beads to the Rescue Once Again!
This happens around the same time every year as I shelve my summer wardrobe and transition into my fall/winter garments. I’ll put on one...
- Sep 5, 2022
- 1 min
I’m So Delighted!
Good Time Beading is a page on Facebook and it’s devoted to (you guessed it!) beading and bead related topics AND I’ve been chosen as the...
- Feb 22, 2021
- 1 min
How About Some Color!
The Bronze and Copper polymer clay components that I listed in my Etsy shop the other day have been very well received. Several of you...
- Feb 19, 2021
- 1 min
I’ve Been a Bit Remiss…
It’s been quite a while since I’ve worked with polymer clay and I’ve needed to replenish these components to use in my work and to have...
- Feb 15, 2021
- 1 min
All Done, and…
How sweet is this! I’ve just finished this petite bead-embroidered Amulet Pouch made with cutouts that are pre-scored with exact fold...
- Feb 5, 2021
- 1 min
Just Listed!
Beading kits and tutorials for my “Peace Dove” Bead-Embroidered Brooch are now in my Etsy shop! If you want a fun project that works up...
- Feb 2, 2021
- 1 min
I Love It!
My “Peace Dove” bead-embroidered brooch is finished and I’m so pleased with it! The brooch measures 3″ x 3.5″…far less than the enormous...
- Jan 28, 2021
- 1 min
Question…
Did you see the fabulous outfit that Lady Gaga wore to the Inaugural? One couldn’t help but notice the over-sized “Dove of Peace” brooch...
- Jan 13, 2021
- 1 min
On My Beading Table…
I’ll give you a hint…this bead-embroidered piece is not a bracelet. I’ve been working off and on, stitching around each of the various...
- Dec 28, 2020
- 1 min
A Very Special Gift!
I was gifted this tiny antique Chinese sewing basket. I believe it is over 100 years old and I ponder its history…wondering how many have...
- Dec 24, 2020
- 1 min
Gifting…
Sometimes one just has to gift one’s self! I’ve recently started to bead embroider again so I’ve given myself an early Xmas present of...
- Dec 21, 2018
- 1 min
Holiday Sale!
If you’ve been eyeing tutorials that are listed in my Etsy shop, now is a great time to take another look. I seldom do sales, but on...
- Oct 22, 2018
- 1 min
Do You Remember This Piece?
The results I’ve been waiting for are in! I entered my “Fleurs et Papillons” Bead-Embroidered Cuff in the Fire Mountain Gems and Beads...
- Jan 19, 2018
- 1 min
It’s Interesting How One’s Tastes Evolve..
When I first learned to bead a decade or so ago I preferred to work with beads that were muted in color…transparent or silver-lined or...
- Nov 3, 2017
- 1 min
Last Night…
I had a dream in which I was teaching a bead embroidery class and as in so many dreams one has, it was fraught with problems that must be...
- Sep 2, 2017
- 1 min
Woohoo!!!!
I am so excited!!! In early March I entered my bead-embroidered neckpiece featuring polymer clay flowers and butterflies in Fire...
- Jul 2, 2017
- 1 min
This Past Week…
I’ve been playing with resin. These faux resin crystals don’t look like much just out of the mold, but after I clean them up and buff...
- Apr 19, 2017
- 1 min
The Tutorial and Kits are Ready!
I’ve just finished the tutorial for my “Fleurs et Papillons” Cuff! While proofreading the tutorial it occurred to me that there are so...