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posted: Sunday, 3rd March 2024

Sadly at least once a week I hear from someone who's missed out on a class, event or limited kit etc as they didn't know it had launched. Unfortunately you can't rely on Instagram or Facebook to show you all the posts you want to see, when you want to see them

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Estrella Is Back

posted: Friday, 1st March 2024

Estrella is back! This Zoom beading class is to make a striking and unique pendant/ brooch/ ornament which combines geometric beadwork with crystals for a real wow factor. The centrepiece is strung on an optional beaded chain designed to let the pendant stand out in all its glory

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Matubo Rivolis

posted: Thursday, 29th February 2024

I've been working on some Rivoli projects and the original versions (some beaded 8 years ago… yikes!) used more muted colours so I'm having fun making new samples in these bright Matubo Rivolis I bought from Tanzee Designs

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Sewing Patches

posted: Monday, 19th February 2024

I'm hopeless at sewing or using a sewing machine but I bought some beautiful patches at Hand & lock at my visit there last year and have been waiting to get them onto a denim jacket so bit the bullet today and got them added.

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Petrichor By Matt Collishaw

posted: Friday, 16th February 2024

The art exhibitions at Kew Gardens never fail to delight and this time I got to see Petrichor by Matt Collishaw which was amazing beyond words.

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Kew Gardens - Orchids 2024

posted: Thursday, 15th February 2024

I try to get to the Orchids festival at Kew Gardens every year as it's full of colour & texture inspiration.

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Daffodils Part 1

posted: Wednesday, 14th February 2024

I love the work of Stephanie Burnham and have been eyeing up her daffodils project for a long time so was delighted when she added a new class date I could do.

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Actors Church

posted: Tuesday, 13th February 2024

A wonder through London took us past a beautiful building in small grounds that I'd never been to before so we wandered in and what a treat it was!

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Shape Exploration

posted: Thursday, 8th February 2024

Every now and then I seem to focus on a specific geometric shape and have fun exploring it.

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Memories Of Kew Classes 2024

posted: Thursday, 1st February 2024

Memories of Kew is coming!

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