Private collectionOnce again, I had to answer the question, “What do you bead for the men in your life?” I made this amulet bag for my Dad, for Fathers Day a few years ago. I tried very hard to keep it as masculine as possible. The fringe got a little out of hand, but I could not help myself. I… Read more →
AvailableThe Bunch O’ Bracelets in pink, are a great big bunchof elastic bangles, ten in all. They are gathered up bya small loop but are loose enough you can arrange themin the order you would like. They are about 6 3/4″ ( but will stretch an extra 1″ ) x 1 3/4″There are pinks, purples, bronzes, and clear beads in… Read more →
AvailableThis bracelet is squared stitched with Nymo (c) thread, and is so supple and fluid, it feels great on. It is a mix of triangular beads in maroons and lavenders.It is 7″ (with silver-toned hook and eye clasp) x 1″. Read more →
AvailableI am really enjoying rings lately.A little more instant gratification I guess. This ring is done on elastic, many layers of elastic, soit is very secure. It is a size 6 ring, but will stretch to a size 7. The center bead is an opaque pink Swarovski (c) crystal,and it makes beautiful rainbows.The green beads on either sideof it are… Read more →
Private collectionAnother flat herringbone bracelet, this one in pale yellows and golds. The design is so delicate, with windows and bridges worked into the center. The clasp is handmade from a frosted glass beadwrapped in bands of tiny yellow beads. The loop side of the clasphas lots of luscious fringe with vintage yellowglass flowers dangling. Read more →
Private collectionThe Swag Bagette, is probably the most elegant of the Bagette series. It is worked in deep purples, coppers, and gun-metal grey (from hematite). The twirled rounds in the fringe are vintage German glass and have an amazing depth of color and texture. They are one of my favorites of all my vintage beads. I think it measured somewhere… Read more →
Private collectionA really fun bracelet, this is done on elastic with a herringbone stitch. It is two long strands that switch color schemes half way. They are then “knotted” together then joined at the ends. Read more →
An example of some wonderful kits from a place called Second Story Online, which no longer exists as far as I can tell. She opened a store in the Dallas Texas area, but now I can not find a listing for it. Her kits taught me a lot of the stitches and techniques that I use today. Kits are a… Read more →
I am a landlocked beach girl. I grew up just miles from the beach, and now have no access to it. The upshot of that is, I do gravitate towards ocean-y colors. It makes me happy to work in them. Case in point, this 7″ ( with silver-toned clasp) bracelet in gorgeous blues and crystal. The bracelet is comprised of… Read more →
Available (in any size)This bracelet reminds me of an argyle sweater. I just love it! It is a herringbone stitch, with increases worked into windows for tiny triangle beads, and deceases for the scalloped effect. I then “blanket stitched” on more of the same triangles as surface embellishment. It has a silver-toned hook and eye style clasp. Read more →