Circus School
posted on Saturday, 22 September 2007
After last week's burlesque day this Saturday was spent at Circus School!
Blog Archive » 2007 » July - September
Sparkly Viking Weave
posted on Sunday, 30 September 2007
Taught my Viking Weave class yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Warner Textile Archive
posted on Tuesday, 18 September 2007
Had a fantastic day out at the Warner Textile Archive in Braintree, Essex.
Burlesque Weekend
posted on Monday, 17 September 2007
Just got back from a lovely weekend away. On Saturday we visited The Volupte Lounge for Afternoon Tease.
Cuff Still In Progress
posted on Wednesday, 12 September 2007
I'm still working away on my cuff bracelet. In between crocheting, viking weave and wirework, I'm managing to squeeze some beading in!
New Wirework Bracelet
posted on Saturday, 08 September 2007
I taught my wirework class today and came home all inspired to get out my wire and beads.
Gnome All Done
posted on Friday, 07 September 2007
I managed to finish my gnome and he's very happy living on top of the TV with his mushroom and flower.
Viking Weave
posted on Thursday, 06 September 2007
I finished a new Viking Weave necklace today as a sample for my class at the end of the month.
London Crochet Meetup
posted on Friday, 31 August 2007
Went to the London Crochet Meetup (or here for the blog) for the first time last night- and really enjoyed myself.
New Look To Cuff
posted on Thursday, 30 August 2007
After looking at my new cuff I've decided I'm happy with the colour of beads I'm using, but not the use of the two different colours of gemstones!
New Cuff Begun
posted on Tuesday, 28 August 2007
Straight on with my new cuff today. Although it's only a very early work in progress, it's already been through some changes.
Big Cuff All Done
posted on Monday, 27 August 2007
I finally managed to finish my new embroidered cuff today. I wanted something a bit more glitzy- and I sure got it!
Red Cuff finished
posted on Sunday, 26 August 2007
I began this cuff back in July and although the beading only took a couple of evening, it's taken me this long to turn it into a finished piece.
Yet More Crochet
posted on Sunday, 19 August 2007
Bead group today and I finished mummy owl!
New Favourites
posted on Saturday, 18 August 2007
Received my latest sampler today and it contained the most beautiful necklace- how chuffed am I?!
Eye Bead Necklace Finished
posted on Tuesday, 14 August 2007
I finally manged to finish my Eye Bead Necklace that I started a while back. I really enjoyed choosing the colours for each 'bead' and am now busy making these as individual beads for another piece.
More Crochet And Surprise Awards
posted on Monday, 13 August 2007
Got a great email out of the blue last week. I'd entered the Bead Art Awards back in March and then completely forgot about it.
Lille And Snails
posted on Friday, 03 August 2007
Had a lovely day visiting Lille. We went to the Palais De beaux Arts (or here) which is an amazing building.
Le Touquet
posted on Wednesday, 01 August 2007
With 'beach huts' that look like these, how could you not fall in love with Le Touquet?
Something To Think About And Crocheted Goldfish
posted on Tuesday, 31 July 2007
I'm having a lovely time in sunny France! Getting to catch up on lots of reading and have also started crocheting away.
Inspired By...
posted on Wednesday, 25 July 2007
I manged to finish a new Peyote Stitch bracelet today. It was inspired by a scarf I bought recently and will feature as a project in Issue 8 of Bead Magazine.
Cultured Day
posted on Monday, 23 July 2007
Endured in bit of culture today. Went to the 'Crafting Beauty in Modern Japan' exhibition at The British Museum. You can see some more items pictured here.
The Wanderer Returns
posted on Friday, 20 July 2007
She's been on her travels, but Geometric 3-4-1 came back to me today- along with a great ribbon!
Another Herringbone Beaded Rope
posted on Sunday, 15 July 2007
Yay- my herringbone experiment has worked!
Etsy Addict
posted on Thursday, 12 July 2007
Ok- am I the only person completely addicted to Etsy? Surely I can't be?!?!
Felting
posted on Friday, 06 July 2007
I spent the day with Liz Thornton today and had fun photographing her felt beads project for the next issue of Bead Magazine. I came home eager to get my felt out and make some of my own.