Jun 18, 20121 min read
“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 15, 20121 min read
This year’s Bead and Button Show stash…
I didn't spend as much time shopping at the show this year and I came home with far fewer goodies than in past years. There seemed to be...
Jun 13, 20121 min read
Generally speaking...
I think the back of a piece should be as pleasing to look at as the front. This is the same pendant that was featured in my previous...
Jun 11, 20122 min read
Metamorphosis...
I like to travel light, so when taking a class, I tend to pare down the supplies and tools I bring from my studio. So when as ked to...
Jun 9, 20121 min read
Farewell Milwaukee...adieu Bead & Button Show!
After a pleasant and thankfully uneventful drive home, I'm back in my studio and ready to get to work! You can bet I'll be putting the...
Jun 7, 20121 min read
More fun at Bead and Button!
Robert Dancik's class today was a blast. I'd post a photo of the piece I made, but although my iPad takes marvelous photos, it won't let...
Jun 6, 20121 min read
Toolmaking 101
Richard Salley's class was great. I made eight tools and I'll post photos of them when I return home. I'm looking forward to Robert...
Jun 5, 20121 min read
I'm on my way!
With a kiss for my husband and gentle hugs and a pat on the head for each cat, I’m out the door and on my way to the Bead and Button...
Jun 3, 20121 min read
I’ve never been one to record my daily musings…
I remember receiving a diary as a birthday present when I was nine years old. I filled a total of two pages. Frankly, the closest I’ve...
Jun 1, 20121 min read
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...
