- May 1, 2014
- 1 min
Why am I not surprised?
One thing that usually happens when I start designing is that the color palette I start with always expands. I’m simply compelled to add...
- Apr 29, 2014
- 1 min
What’s next?
I’ve selected a delicious color palette for my upcoming project! You can tell from this collection of Delica beads that I’m definitely...
- Apr 26, 2014
- 1 min
My first foray into geometrically beaded cone exploration is…
Finished! Kate McKinnon ‘s recent posts challenging beaders to attempt working with Cone shapes from CGB Volume 1 lit the...
- Apr 17, 2014
- 1 min
What a whimsical, wild, riot of color these are!
The beading kits are assembled and waiting for anyone who wants to make a bold and colorful “fashion statement” accessory. Measuring...
- Apr 16, 2014
- 1 min
Closer than close!
Hurray…the tutorial for the “Floral Brooch” is finished! I’m always so relieved when all the proofreading is done. Now comes what I...
- Apr 14, 2014
- 1 min
The third time’s the charm…
I’ve just finished my third Floral Brooch, which I’ve titled “Tiger Lily”. You’ll notice that the petals are more curved than those in my...
- Apr 11, 2014
- 1 min
Almost…
I should have had this third floral brooch finished by now but life, as usual, has a habit of getting in the way and just when I think I...
- Apr 8, 2014
- 1 min
A sneak peek….
I’m still hard at work on my “Floral Brooch” design. The tutorial is written and I’m making a third brooch to fine-tune the design and...
- Apr 1, 2014
- 1 min
The Learning Curve…
There are stitches I’ve worked so often that I feel as if I could do them while half asleep, but there is something to be said in favor...
- Mar 24, 2014
- 1 min
There is still snow on the ground, but….
It’s beginning to look like spring in my studio. The bright lime of these Delica and Drop beads remind me so much of the vivid...
- Mar 17, 2014
- 1 min
A new beading adventure…
Spring is coming very slowly to northern Illinois. In anticipation of its arrival, I’m creating a beaded flower. I have a vague idea of...
- Mar 15, 2014
- 1 min
Here’s the “Pentagonal Drop Earrings” kit!
A nifty beading travel tin fitted with a velour beading mat holds a selection of Delica, seed, and Charlotte beads in seven colors, two...
- 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 11, 2014
- 1 min
The tutorial is finished!
If you’d like to make these “Pentagonal Drop Earrings” , you’re in luck because I have just finished the tutorial and it’s listed in my...
- Mar 8, 2014
- 1 min
Playing with Pentagons!
I’m having so much fun making beaded earrings! I truly don’t know why I’ve waited so long to dive into making these…they work up so...
- 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 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 22, 2014
- 1 min
Go get them!
I just love making these earrings and I know you will too! Good news…the “Triangular Drop Earrings and Variation” beading kit (inspired...
- Feb 20, 2014
- 1 min
Swing and sway…
The tutorial for my “Triangular Drop Earrings and Variation” design (inspired by CGB and Jean Power ) is now listed in my Etsy shop!...
- Feb 17, 2014
- 1 min
Hot off the press!
I’ve just finished the tutorial for my latest earring design; “ Triangular Drop Earrings and Variation” and I’m presently busy...