If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
When I saw that my quilt guild had a beading class with Lisa Yoder coming up, I debated with myself about taking it. I've been beading on fabric for years and have even done demos at the guild on basic beading techniques. What more was there to learn? Fortunately, I talked myself into taking the class.... Continue Reading →
I've been beading on fabric for years, but thanks to Lisa Yoder's To Bead or Not To Bead class, I've just learned some new things that make my beading go more smoothly. 1) Use a beading pad. Lisa provided supplies for her class, and one of the items was a beading pad. It's a rather fat... Continue Reading →
I'm just back from a week in Tucson, where I helped my sister sell her art glass beads at The Best Bead Show, which is part of the annual Gem and Mineral show that takes over the entire city for nearly a month. As a downtime project, I took along Bunny Mummy's free crocheted owl pattern and a... Continue Reading →
Before I made my Sorrow Angel, I made this little beaded pony. I love the pony's chunky shape and stubborn feel of her stance. I made the body with machine-quilted fabric, then hand-stitched beads on over the quilting lines to get the flower design. To give the static pose more energy, I used wire for... Continue Reading →
When it comes to starting a new sewing or knitting project, I usually just dive in. I don't want to take the time to check my knitting gauge or practice my quilting design, although I often do. A quick test can save me time and materials. But I avoid extended practice because I don't feel like... Continue Reading →
