- Dec 18, 2012
- 1 min
This is how it starts…
When I contemplate a new design, whether it be a piece crafted in metal, polymer clay, or beadwork, I usually have a purpose in mind. In...
- Dec 15, 2012
- 1 min
It’s no wonder that…
Beading kits are expensive, especially if they contain beads from Japan. Many kits, my own designer beading kits included, are priced in...
- Dec 12, 2012
- 1 min
This was worth the wait!
I’ve designed and written quite a few beading tutorials, but I must admit that I’m a total novice when it comes to stitching geometric...
- Dec 4, 2012
- 1 min
An eternity…
At least that’s how long it seemed to take to stitch this endless string of triangles. Admittedly, I am not a speed beader, and with my...
- Nov 28, 2012
- 1 min
‘Tis the season…
Have you started your holiday shopping? That was on my list of tasks to accomplish during my preparation for “down time” and I’m pleased...
- Nov 26, 2012
- 1 min
I love working with Delica beads!
I love the enormous color range, their precise size and shape, and the way they line up in such neat little rows. I’m using them in the...
- Nov 23, 2012
- 1 min
Time to start shopping!
I’m feeling so much better and Steven has been a tremendous help to me. He’s been chief cook, sous chef, and the kitchen clean-up crew...
- Nov 21, 2012
- 1 min
Making progress…
I’ve been to my doctor for my post-op visit and she said I am healing well and there is no sign of infection. I must admit that while...
- Nov 15, 2012
- 1 min
Always stylish…
The Parisian take on Mary Janes! Just kidding. I’ll be wearing this darling pair of Frankenshoes (thus named because one must clomp...
- Nov 8, 2012
- 1 min
Heads up!
Only six days until my surgery. While I recuperate, I have will have to keep my feet elevated, which means I won’t be up and about for...
- Oct 29, 2012
- 2 min
I’m playing with bead colourways…
Selecting colors for a project is very time consuming, especially when using a lot of different materials. It’s frustrating when all you...
- Oct 25, 2012
- 2 min
Every once in while…
I like to peruse other artist’s blogs. Several months ago Kate McKinnon wrote in her blog about the positive experiences she was having...
- Oct 4, 2012
- 1 min
Waste not. Want not…
My parents pronounced that old adage often as I was growing up and and as a result, I am quite frugal. Food does not go to waste in this...
- Sep 20, 2012
- 1 min
How lucky can a girl get…
I love my newfound freedom! No demands, no agenda. Today I have nothing scheduled except a two-hour massage (Steven has poison ivy, so...
- Aug 20, 2012
- 1 min
Goodbye bird…goodbye Bodega Bay!
My vacation is over. I had a wonderful time in California relaxing and visiting family and beading – the first bit of beading I’d done...
- Aug 17, 2012
- 2 min
I have a rule when beading…
Always check every row you’ve just finished. Unfortunately, I forget to follow my own advice and usually notice a mistake in my beading...
- Aug 15, 2012
- 1 min
Gimme’ shelter…
Meet our new uninvited buddy. It’s a gorgeous day and I’d love to be out on the deck with my beading project, but every time I attempt to...
- Jul 16, 2012
- 1 min
Beaded Bugs…
When I get the beading bug (pun intended) and do actually pick up needle and thread again, I’m going to play with a few of these designs....
- Jun 18, 2012
- 1 min
“Zipper Teeth and Freeform Beading”…
This is another class I signed up for at the Bead&Button Show. Jeanne Barta-Craine, a wonderfully patient teacher and all-around...
- Jun 1, 2012
- 1 min
My seed beads have been woefully neglected of late…
Bags and tubes of sparkly little treasures ensconced in their respective trays and categorized by color and materials, are patiently...