- Apr 21, 2014
- 1 min
Before I can fire these metal clay seashells…
I have to refine the holes and smooth edges. It’s dusty, dirty, time-consuming work, but essential to the quality of the finished...
- Apr 19, 2014
- 1 min
Wouldn't you know...
Just as I finished the tutorial and assembled kits for the “ Floral Brooch ”design, I find that a new task awaits me. I thought I’d have...
- 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 6, 2014
- 2 min
How do you write a beading pattern?
I've been asked that question by other beading enthusiasts who aspire to design beading patterns. There are several ways one can go about...
- Apr 4, 2014
- 1 min
H.R.H. Princess Peek-a-Boo
While sorting through files recently, I came across a photo that I had taken shortly after receiving the long-awaited CGB Volume One . I...
- 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...