- Dec 28, 2022
- 1 min
Finished Just in Time!
I wanted a dramatic pair of bead-woven earrings to wear for New Years Eve and here they are! I love asymmetry so I’ve mixed up the...
- Oct 30, 2014
- 1 min
A different shape to play with….
Aside from Magatama, Drop, and Charlotte beads, I’ve been using Delica and seed beads almost exclusively in my geometric beading. I’ve...
- Oct 25, 2014
- 1 min
I just can’t resist!
With the many sales on Swarovski crystals of late, I decided this was a good time to stock up on the colors and sizes I use most in my...
- Feb 26, 2013
- 1 min
The “Sea Dragon” pattern and kit is ready!
You’ve seen my “Sea Dragon” wrist wrap (inspired by Contemporary Geometric Beadwork ) in previous posts. Well good news – the pattern and...
- Feb 23, 2013
- 1 min
A Geometric Experiment…
As eager as I am to work other geometric designs, (Double Helix, Pyramids, and others shown “ Contemporary Geometric Beadwork – Volume 1...
- 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,...
- Aug 3, 2010
- 1 min
Beading on a Jet Plane
Whenever I’m on the road, I take a good book and a beading project along. I love that beading is so portable and easy to travel with! ...
- May 30, 2010
- 1 min
Spiral Beading Pattern Sneak-Peek!
As promised, the “Bedazzled Spiral Cuff” jewelry kit is now available and here’s a sneak-peek – thirteen pages of easy to follow...
- Apr 15, 2010
- 1 min
A Plethora of Beads!
I’ve just received a huge shipment from Firemountain Gems and it contains beads, beads, and more beads. Thousands of Delicas,...
- Apr 1, 2010
- 1 min
Charming
I so enjoy stitching beaded bezels around crystals and stones! There is something so satisfying about the process. Taking a beautiful...