Snow And Awards
posted on Saturday, 18 December 2010
I have a busy day planned today and begin it with a trip to my bead group to catch up on all the gossip and get some beading done.
Blog Archive : 2010 : October - December
Beading Backwards
posted on Monday, 20 December 2010
I'm still working on my newest geometric pendant but, due to stupidity on my part, it is taking longer than planned.
More Cooking And A Pickleback
posted on Wednesday, 15 December 2010
After spending the day in bed still unwell it was back to L'Atelier Des Chefs this evening to use up the rest of my voucher.
Curry And Samosas
posted on Tuesday, 14 December 2010
I am up and about today and head off for a cooking course I have long been looking forward to.
Chain Maille Finally Done
posted on Saturday, 11 December 2010
Today is my first day out of bed and out of the house and I am teaching one of my Chain Maille Chains classes.
New Triangulations
posted on Friday, 10 December 2010
I arrived safely back in London 3 days ago, but have spent all the time since then wrapped up in bed, ill, sleeping and complaining.
Still In Helsinki
posted on Monday, 06 December 2010
I am still in Helsinki, but a combination of skating, exhaustion and generally feeling unwell has meant there hasn't been as much sightseeing as planned.
Skating In Helsinki
posted on Saturday, 04 December 2010
The weather in the UK has taken a dramatic turn for the worse this week and I had been hit with a stinking cold- just in time for me to fly off into the snow!
Lockets Part Three
posted on Tuesday, 30 November 2010
When I took on this locket project I was given free rein to use it in any way I wished.
Lockets Part Two
posted on Monday, 29 November 2010
It seems my idea for using resin to add beads into my locket isn't going to work.
Resin Or No Resin
posted on Sunday, 28 November 2010
Ever since coming back from New York I have been itching to get on with playing round with resin.
Beading In The Dark
posted on Saturday, 27 November 2010
You would think I would know better!
Back To Geometrics
posted on Friday, 26 November 2010
I have been back at home for 72 hours now and am finally getting through all the emails and post that came whilst I was away and almost finished unpacking.
New York 2010- Day 12
posted on Monday, 22 November 2010
My last few hours in New York before I fly home.
New York 2010- Day 11
posted on Sunday, 21 November 2010
My second day of teaching at Beads By Blanche and I can't wait to get there and get started.
New York 2010- Day 10
posted on Saturday, 20 November 2010
Today I got to go back to Beads By Blanche which I have been waiting to return to practically since I left last year!
New York 2010- Day 9
posted on Friday, 19 November 2010
Today is my last full-day in New York and we try and fit in as much as we can.
New York 2010- Day 8
posted on Thursday, 18 November 2010
Another busy day today which began with a trip to the lovely Jonthan Adler shop who unfortunately didn't yet have the peacock lollipop holder I have been yearning for.
New York 2010- Day 7
posted on Wednesday, 17 November 2010
Today begins with a return to the MAD Museum to see their Global Africa Project exhibition.
New York 2010- Day 6
posted on Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Today began as a busy "touristy" day which ended up being so much more than that.
New York 2010- Day 5
posted on Monday, 15 November 2010
Today I decided to tag along with my companions on their shopping trips.
New York 2010- Day 4
posted on Sunday, 14 November 2010
My second day teaching for the Bead Society of Greater New York and todays class is Geometric 1-9-1.
New York 2010- Day 3
posted on Saturday, 13 November 2010
Today was my first day teaching for the Bead Society of Greater New York and the class was learning how to make my geometric stars.
New York 2010- Day 2
posted on Friday, 12 November 2010
Last year I spent a lot of my trip to New York doing lots of bead buying and I am determined that this year will be the same.
New York 2010- Day 1
posted on Thursday, 11 November 2010
I'm fortunate to be back in New York for another trip, and today is my first full day.
Lockets
posted on Tuesday, 09 November 2010
I am a fan of the work of Rheanna Lingham and when I read recently she was doing a locket project I signed up to take part.
Bead Excavations
posted on Wednesday, 03 November 2010
I recently had the idea of printing postcards with a photo of one of my pieces on the front and the instructions and diagrams on the back.
Extra Gaudi
posted on Monday, 01 November 2010
I'm still playing around with the project for my "Inspired by Gaudi" bead retreat.
Crystal Wheels Kits
posted on Sunday, 31 October 2010
After a busy roller derby day yesterday (where I spent the day in full fancy dress as "murdered prom queen watching my team win) I have spent today updating my website, writing my newsletter, beading...
Gaudi Colours Part 3
posted on Thursday, 28 October 2010
After my previous two experiments on this project I have decided to add in cream to see if it makes the colours in the piece stand out more- and it works!
Gaudi Colours Part 2
posted on Tuesday, 26 October 2010
I have left my first attempt at my "Inspired by Gaudi" project to one side and am now onto my second attempt with the colours.
Gaudi Colours Part 1
posted on Sunday, 24 October 2010
I am working away on my "Inspired By Gaudi" project which I will be teaching at a retreat I am running in September 2011 with Lynn Davy and Jill Devon.
More Colourful Crystals
posted on Thursday, 21 October 2010
I am addicted to making these!
Back To Cocktails
posted on Tuesday, 19 October 2010
London Cocktail week is over but my taste for them is still strong!
Colourful Crystal Wheels
posted on Monday, 18 October 2010
Just to prove I don't just spend my life undoing knitting and drinking cocktails it's back to work today and some beading.
Still Knitting
posted on Saturday, 16 October 2010
It's bead group today and I take along my knitting as I am determined to crack it.
London Cocktail Week- Day 5
posted on Friday, 15 October 2010
Phew- the final day of London Cocktail week is here and I am determined to battle through and finish it in style!
London Cocktail Week- Day 4
posted on Thursday, 14 October 2010
The fun of London Cocktail Week is still ongoing and today I headed off to Clerkenwell to an event put on by Hendricks gin.
London Cocktail Week- Day 3
posted on Wednesday, 13 October 2010
The third day of London Cocktail week and between the rushing around, the drinking and my cold still hanging around I'm ready for a week in bed!
London Cocktail Week- Day 2
posted on Tuesday, 12 October 2010
Todays cocktail excursion begins with a trip back to Callooh Callay where the immensely knowledgable Nick Strangeway was giving a talk/ demo/ tasting on Edwardian cocktails.
London Cocktail Week- Day 1
posted on Monday, 11 October 2010
Today is the start of London Cocktail week and I have managed to get tickets for lots of the events.
Still Knitting And Still Learning
posted on Sunday, 10 October 2010
I taught a lovely beginners class yesterday on herringbone stitch and really enjoyed watching everyone learn and master the stitch, especially those who had tried before and not managed it.
Knitting and Stitching Show
posted on Friday, 08 October 2010
Today I visited the Knitting and Stitching Show which is one of my highlights of the crafting year here in the UK.
Marilene Oliver
posted on Thursday, 07 October 2010
Today I am knocked out with a cold and throat infection but managed to get out of my bed for a cultural trip.
New Interlocking Completed
posted on Wednesday, 06 October 2010
I have now finished my latest version of my Interlocking Crystals series and am really pleased with it.
Relaxing Week
posted on Saturday, 02 October 2010
After rushing around so much recently I have decided to have a bit of a more relaxing week this week.