Book Of Bugs
posted on Friday, 30 March 2012
A few months ago I was asked to help out with checking the instructions for a new book on Beaded Bugs.
Blog Archive : 2012 : January - March
French Escape
posted on Saturday, 31 March 2012
Originally Kate Mckinnon and I were going to spend February holed up in France working away on our new book. But when we considered the weather... Tucson was by far the best option.
Slow Progress
posted on Thursday, 29 March 2012
Beading this hand is an interesting process. Although I have a pattern I'm working to I'm veering from it wildly as the design looks so different when beaded.
History And Humour
posted on Wednesday, 28 March 2012
I'm back in London so it's only natural I should... go to a cocktail event.
Peyote Pattern Problems
posted on Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Today was mainly spent trying to catch up with emails and life but this evening I settled down for some beading on my new piece which I want to post to Egypt in a week or so.
More Memories Of Egypt
posted on Monday, 26 March 2012
Today I am mainly sleeping and recovering from my travels, so here are some more photos from my week.
Egypt Day 5
posted on Saturday, 24 March 2012
We've all been working so hard this week that it's a real treat to have a slightly later start with breakfast at 9am.
Egypt Day 4
posted on Friday, 23 March 2012
Today is the last day of class and a certain air of panic has taken over!
Egypt Day 3
posted on Thursday, 22 March 2012
Another breakfast in the sun and another boat trip down the Nile begins our day.
Egypt Day 2
posted on Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Once again a sunny day (I suppose that’s taken for granted in Egypt) a fabulous fresh breakfast and a boat ride on the Nile to class.
Egypt Day 1
posted on Tuesday, 20 March 2012
The rest of yesterday went by in a blur of sitting in a cold, very air-conditioned departures lounge before a short flight to Aswan.
Half Way There
posted on Monday, 19 March 2012
I'm sitting in Cairo airport waiting for my internal flight to Aswan and the adventure that will follow.
Panic Preparation
posted on Saturday, 17 March 2012
I head off to Egypt to teach tomorrow and a last minute panic has got me beading like mad.
No Excuse Really...
posted on Friday, 16 March 2012
... I just wanted them. A whole new 50g of shiny copper Delicas to play with.
What Goes Around Comes Back Around
posted on Thursday, 15 March 2012
I wrote previously about keeping all my old samples and whilst I was in Tucson I was itching to get home and have a rummage through them.
Last Days In Tucson...For Now
posted on Sunday, 11 March 2012
These last few days in Tucson have passed in a blue of diagrams, planning, laughing, stupid book buying, packing and pining.
More Kits
posted on Saturday, 10 March 2012
I can't even begin to express to you how hard we're working behind the scenes and all the plans being made and the progress which is occuring.
Yet More Progress
posted on Thursday, 08 March 2012
After the excitement of the past few days, when the book leapt forward a huge lurch, I wake up tired and in need of food, confort, sun and beading.
The Train Rolls On
posted on Wednesday, 07 March 2012
It was with great trepidation I awoke this morning wondering if the book cover we had fallen in love with yesterday still stood up to inspection the next - and I'm pleased to say it did.
Creeping Progress
posted on Tuesday, 06 March 2012
More work, more sun, more fun, more Kate and Gabriella- all exactly what I need.
It's All Go
posted on Monday, 05 March 2012
I awaken to yet another sunny day in Tucson, made all the sunnier to me because last night, before I went to sleep, I finished my latest bangle.
Sitting In The Sun
posted on Sunday, 04 March 2012
Right off the bat I want to apologise for another photo of a cat. But seriously, she looked so cute. Or maybe I've been sitting in the sun too long.
Back To Target
posted on Saturday, 03 March 2012
Today is yet more beading but with the addition of diagrams.
Noses And Snoozes
posted on Friday, 02 March 2012
Today I once again wake up in Tucson. I ponder for a while why the house is so quiet and then soon discover it's because Kate is sadly unwell.
Tucson Bound
posted on Thursday, 01 March 2012
Today I'm heading back to Tucson and even though the weather here has been a lot better than I expected for Colorado, I physically and mentally feel the need to lie in the sun and be surrounded by...
Leap Year
posted on Wednesday, 29 February 2012
2012 has so far been an incredible year, so being able to enjoy this extra day in it is a bonus.
Pentagons And Perfume
posted on Tuesday, 28 February 2012
An early start today as I’m filming a video workshop on beading pentagons. Personally I adore pentagons and find beading them really enjoyable.
Taking Flight
posted on Monday, 27 February 2012
I could never have imagined all those years ago when I first picked up beads just where they would take me.
Brutes, Books And A Bag
posted on Sunday, 26 February 2012
Today begins, of course, with yet more beading.
Hub And Hedge
posted on Saturday, 25 February 2012
More beading today. It is incredible to see the work that Kate has produced since I've been gone. Truly incredible.
Back In Tucson
posted on Thursday, 23 February 2012
Just when I think my life can't get any weirder here I am, with not much notice, preamble or having-to-debate-it, back in Tucson.
Viajante
posted on Monday, 20 February 2012
On some of my many wanderings around London I had frequently passed a building in Bethnal Green which I didn't give to much thought to.
Colour In My Life
posted on Sunday, 19 February 2012
The other day I needed clothes hangers and went and bought some without a second thought.
Copper!
posted on Saturday, 18 February 2012
After debating changing the colours of my new project, the other day I went for it and ordered ones I hoped would work.
Danger Of Death
posted on Friday, 17 February 2012
Regular readers of the blog will know that one of my favourite ways to while away the hours is sipping cocktails with friends.
Busy Bee
posted on Thursday, 16 February 2012
I've been working away on all my new instructions, drawing diagrams, trying to decode my scribbled notes and re-beading pieces to double-check it all works ok.
Materials, Miriam And My Heart
posted on Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Today I'm busy working on my new beaded beads project (which I'm keeping hidden- sorry) and writing my newsletter.
Photo Frustration
posted on Tuesday, 14 February 2012
It's endlessly frustrating not being able to show you what I'm currently working on. I'm sure it also makes the blog frustrating to read.
75 Colours
posted on Monday, 13 February 2012
It finally occurred to me today that this latest project will use somewhere between 66 and 75 colours, depending on the length I make it.
Wonderful Wire
posted on Sunday, 12 February 2012
Today is the 3rd and last day of the course and everyone has been working really hard. It's shocking just how tiring sitting, learning and concentrating can be.
Light And Colour
posted on Saturday, 11 February 2012
I'm back at Great Missenden to teach a weekend of wirework and Viking Weave.
More Slushy Snow
posted on Friday, 10 February 2012
London has been hit by more snow the last few days and everywhere seem to have been turned into a scene of blinding white and dark black.
Couldn't Resist
posted on Thursday, 09 February 2012
That's it, I couldn't resist any longer and have started a new geometric bangle. I'm keeping it under-wraps for now but I'm loving it.
Triple Pattern
posted on Wednesday, 08 February 2012
I'm working away on a geometric bangle I started in Tucson and hope to get it finished before I head back there again.
Geometrics And Alternatives
posted on Monday, 06 February 2012
My latest geometric piece is finished and off to its temporary home to be photographed for Beads and Beyond Magazine.
Snow And Senses
posted on Sunday, 05 February 2012
It snowed last night- finally. We have heard warnings of it for what seems like months now so it was actually nice to see it appear.
Exploring London
posted on Saturday, 04 February 2012
Another day, another voucher to use. This time it was for a Cryptic Covent Caper run by Hidden City.
Natural And Designed
posted on Friday, 03 February 2012
I'm busy working away on two different projects at the moment and there's a lot of contrast between them.
Presents
posted on Wednesday, 01 February 2012
At the end of last year I wrote a blog post which mentioned the work my sister and her husband are doing in Bulgaria and the appeal they had set up to provide items for the care-home and 24 residents...
The Rest Of The Meal And Some Fascinating Discoveries
posted on Tuesday, 31 January 2012
As promised here are the rest of the photos from last night's meal. It was fabulous.
New Ideas And Experiences
posted on Monday, 30 January 2012
I'm working away on a new beading project and once again will be keeping this secret.
Just More Photos
posted on Sunday, 29 January 2012
I'm still zonked so spend the day relaxing and enjoying watching the delightful Daniel Craig be bold, beautiful and Bond.
Packing Up Beadwork
posted on Saturday, 28 January 2012
I am very excited to be having an exhibition of my work in the lovely shop StitchnCraft Beads near Shaftesbury this February.
Key To My Heart All Done
posted on Friday, 27 January 2012
After days of beading, sleeping and undoing, my new versions of Key To My Heart are complete.
New Version Of Key To My Heart
posted on Thursday, 26 January 2012
Ever since I last worked on the components for this necklace I have wanted to make another one.
Home Safe And Sound
posted on Wednesday, 25 January 2012
I arrived home safe and sound yesterday and promptly began sleeping for most of the next week.
Teaching In Florida- Day 3
posted on Sunday, 22 January 2012
My last day teaching at Beads Gone Wild/ Crystal Creations Bead Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida and today is all about triangles.
Teaching In Florida- Day 2
posted on Saturday, 21 January 2012
Another day, another class at Beads Gone Wild/ Crystal Creations Bead Institute and more fabulous beadwork.
Teaching In Florida- Day 1
posted on Friday, 20 January 2012
After all my recent travelling to get here I was really looking forward to teaching my Rivolis Roses project.
Friendly Quilts
posted on Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Today was more clothes trying on so instead I have some photos of a shop we found yesterday: Quilts On Plum Lane.
Florida WildLife
posted on Tuesday, 17 January 2012
A day off from shopping today and a trip to Homosassa Springs to see manatees.
Fun In Florida
posted on Monday, 16 January 2012
My first full day in Florida and it is spent clothes shopping.
On The Move
posted on Sunday, 15 January 2012
Sadly today I had to depart Tucson today but this sadness was tempered by the fact I was on my way to Florida for a couple of days rest (I may need a few months to recover from this last week) and...
An All Round Education
posted on Saturday, 14 January 2012
When I booked to stay with Kate McKinnon I hadn't actually cottoned on that Kyle Cassidy was visiting her to run a day of photography class and portrait shooting.
More Indescription
posted on Friday, 13 January 2012
As soon as I'm up today Gabriella and Jeroen invite me out to scour local shops for interesting clothes and it would be rude to say no.
A Day That Defies Description
posted on Thursday, 12 January 2012
Today was one of those days where even as you're going along experiencing it things look normal but if you stop for a second you're hit with the strangeness of it all.
Kyle, Tamales And Millards
posted on Wednesday, 11 January 2012
The day starts with more beading before we head off to the airport to pick up Kyle Cassidy.
New Starts And Inspiration
posted on Tuesday, 10 January 2012
I left off yesterday in a state of shock (more on that later) and today brings new shocks. Kate has kindly lent me an iPad, and despite being a technobuffoon, I am actually enjoying playing with it.
Still More Changes
posted on Thursday, 05 January 2012
Having re-designed the centrepiece of my current necklace I suddenly realised I had made a very minor mistake right at the beginning. The piece still worked, but it looked slightly uneven.
Some More Changes
posted on Tuesday, 03 January 2012
Just when I can see the end in sight with this project I go and change it all and add extra work. I seem to be a glutton for punishment.
Coming To Fruition
posted on Monday, 02 January 2012
Finally, some beading talk and pictures!
