- Jan 16, 2013
- 1 min
Woohoo!
Such a bevy of beautiful colors – over 200 in all! My new stash of Delica beads has arrived! Can you imagine the fun I’ll have playing...
- Jan 12, 2013
- 2 min
I’m registered and ready!
It’s that time of year again – registration for the Bead&Button Show is open and classes are filling rapidly. I’ve signed up for four...
- Jan 9, 2013
- 1 min
Round and round and round…
I’m making progress on my latest geometric cuff and loving the process! The colors are so bold and the vibrant “lipstick” red really...
- Jan 7, 2013
- 1 min
And the colors are…
The colors I used for my “Moroccan Delight” bangle have been a huge hit and I’ve had more than a few inquiries asking if I could provide...
- Jan 6, 2013
- 1 min
Another project…
Yes, I’ve embarked on another beady geometric adventure. How this design will evolve is still a mystery. I’m visualizing a cuff this time...
- Jan 3, 2013
- 1 min
The geometric bangle is finished!
I had a wonderful time creating this piece and I’m so pleased with the end result!Watching the design evolve row by row as a variety of...
- Jan 1, 2013
- 2 min
A geometric work in progress…
I’m eagerly awaiting the publication of “Contemporary Geometric Beadwork”, a book by Kate McKinnon in collaboration with Dustin Wedekind,...
- Dec 27, 2012
- 1 min
Santa was extremely generous this year…
I must admit that my Xmas list was a bit long. Some items were frivolous, fun things that I wouldn’t buy for myself, but are so very...
- Dec 21, 2012
- 1 min
The finished prototype…
This beaded insert for my brass bangle definitely had a mind of its own! Although it serves as a prototype for an insert in the channel...
- 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 7, 2012
- 1 min
Ooooohhhhh…more yummy beads!
Gosh, I just couldn’t resist these! I love the colors! They are bright, yet they have an earthy undertone, which imparts a such...
- Dec 7, 2012
- 1 min
One can never have too many beads!
Like most of you at this time of year, I’ve been shopping for holiday gifts to give. While perusing various shops, I happened upon this...
- 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 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...