June 2023

Oktaaf Jewelry Article Published
An article on Oktaaf Jewelry is published in the journal of the Bead Society of Great Britain

May 2021

Caged Monarchs Reach Competition Final
My Caged Monarchs pendants (part of my Halo Stars series of beadwork) reached the final of the first Museum of Beadwork challenge

May 2020

Began Selling My Own Video Patterns
Launched my own video patterns

April 2020

Began Teaching Public Virtual Classes
I began to offer publicly bookable virtual classes
Crosio Project Published
Crosio project published on the April 2020 issue of the Beadworkers Guild journal

November 2019

First Bead Sparks Retreat
The first ever Bead Sparks beading retreat took place

April 2019

Jua series published
My Jua series of work appeared as a project in the April 2019 Beadworkers Guild journal

November 2018

Rivoli Beadwork - Book Published
My 9th book, Rivoli Beadwork, is published

April 2018

Quatre Flowers - Pattern Published
My Quatre Flowers necklace is published as a pattern in the April 2018 issue of the Beadworkers Guild Journal
Beadworkers Guild Journal - Article About Me
A profile on me is published in the April 2018 issue of the Beadworkers Guild journal

March 2018

The Big Book Of Weekend Beading - Book Reissued
My book The Big Book Of Weekend Beading is reissued

January 2017

Darling Dahlias - Project Republished
My Darling Dahlias project is republished in 'Beautiful Beadwork jewellery' magazine
Netted Delights - Project Republished
My Netted Delights project is republished in 'Beautiful Beadwork Jewellery' magazine
Crystal Triangles - Project Republished
My Crystal Triangles project is republished in 'Beautiful Beadwork Jewellery' magazine
Moon Rays - Project Republished
My Moon Rays project is republished in 'Beautiful Beadwork Jewellery' magazine
Gemetric Triangles- Project Republished
My reversible geometric pendant and earrings set is republished in 'Beautiful Beadwork Jewellery' magazine

September 2016

Miriam Bangle - Project Republished
My Miriam Bangle project is published in '18 Beaded Ropes to Make' eBook

April 2016

So Easy Beading - Book Reissued
My book Beading For Beginners/ So Easy Beading/ Beading For The Absolute Beginner is reissued

January 2016

Beading: Learn It. Love It - Book Published
My 8th book Beading: Learn It. Love It. is published

September 2015

Exhibited at LOOT (MAD about jewelry)
I was one of 55 jewellery artists from around the World selected to take part in this prestigious art jewellery exhibition in New York.

July 2015

Ran First Summer Secret Beadalong

February 2015

Moon Rays - Project Published
Appearing under the name 'Lavender Moon' this pendant and earrings set is published in the March 2015 issue of 'Beads & Beyond' Magazine

December 2014

Ran First Winter Secret Beadalong

October 2014

Cross Stitch Bauble - Kits Launched
Sold through Clouds & Currents bauble cross-stitch kits designed by me are launched

June 2014

Crystal Heart Pendant - Project Published
This project, from Small Beads, Big Jewellery, was published in issue 62 of 'Make & Sell Jewellery' magazine under the name 'All Heart'
Captured Dreams - Kits Launched
A kit for my Captured Dreams Necklace is begun to be sold exclusively through Beads Gone Wild

May 2014

Geometric Beadwork Volume 2 - Book Published
The second book in my self-published series, Geometric Beadwork Volume 2, is published

April 2014

Affinity Bangles - Project Republished
My Affinity Jewellery is published in Interweave's 'Favorite Bead Stitches 2014'

February 2014

Small Beads Big Jewelry - Book Published
My sixth book Small Beads, Big Jewelry containing 10 projects by me and 10 by designers I selected, is published
Twisty Turny - Project Published
My project, a twisted herringbone rope necklace with integral clasp is published in the 'Mastering Herringbone Stitch' book by Melinda Barta

January 2014

Delightful Daggers - Project Published
My jewellery set (a necklace, bracelet and earrings) is published in the January 2014 issue of 'Beads & Beyond' magazine

November 2013

Cleopatra's Gems - Project Published
A crystal and Delica bead ring and earring set is published in the November 2013 edition of 'Beads and Beyond' magazine
Miriam Bangle Project - Project Republished
My Miriam Bangle is published as a project in the '8 Favorite Beaded Bezel Projects' E-book

September 2013

All Angles Necklace - Project Republished
My All Angles Necklace is re-published in 'Favorite Bead Stitches' special 2013 edition magazine

May 2013

Crystal Triangles - Project Published
Published under the name 'Bermuda Triangles' a pendant and earring set using cubic right-angle-weave and bicone crystals is published in the June 2013 issue of 'Beads & Beyond' magazine

February 2013

Geometric 3-1-2 - Project Published
This necklace, formed of 80 beaded beads, was published as a project in the 'Mastering Peyote' book

January 2013

Bezelled Buttons - Project Published
My Bezelled Buttons project is published in the January 2013 issue of 'Beads & Beyond' magazine

December 2012

Profile And Cover Project In Perlen Poesie - Article About Me
A profile of me and my work along with an accompanying project are published in issue 15 of Perlen Poesie
Lotus Necklace - Project Published
My Lotus Necklace is published in December 2012/ January 2013 'Beadwork' magazine

November 2012

Geometric Beadwork - Book Published
My Geometric Beadwork book is published

September 2012

Cosmic Diamonds - Project Published
This beaded beads project is published in the October/ November 2012 issue of 'Beadwork' magazine
Darling Dahlias - Project Published
This project for an earring and pendant set is published in the October 2012 issue of 'Beads & Beyond' magazine

August 2012

Sea Foam Set - Project Published
My Sea Foam set (necklace and bracelet) are published in the August 2012 edition of 'Beads & Beyond' magazine
Heroine Necklace - Project Published
This dramatic necklace, with its reversible pendant which also forms the clasp, featured as a Designer of the Year project in the August/ September 2012 issue of 'Beadwork' magazine

July 2012

Spicy Spirals - Project Published
My Spicy Spirals necklace is published in the July 2012 edition of 'Beads & Beyond' magazine

June 2012

All Angles Necklace - Project Published
This geometric necklace, with a hidden clasp, was featured as a Designer of the Year project in the June/ July 2012 issue of 'Beadwork' magazine

May 2012

Nubre exhibition in Cairo - Featured Artist And Teacher
This exhibition, which took place at the British Council, Cairo, Egypt was the culmination of a year-long design exchange project between Azza Fahmy (an Egyptian jewellery designer) and the EU
Geometric Triangles - Project Published
My reversible geometric pendant and earrings set is published in the May 2012 edition of 'Beads & Beyond' magazine

April 2012

Beaded Bugs - Book Published
My 4th book, which I co-authored, Beaded Bugs, is published
St Petersburg Lariat - Project Published
My St Petersburg lariat project is published in the April 2012 edition of 'Beads & Beyond' magazine

March 2012

Pointy Pentagons - Project Published
These pentagon bangles, with their stripe design and their size variation, were published as Designer of the Year projects in the April/ May 2012 issue of 'Beadwork' magazine

February 2012

3 Projects Selected for Lark Book's Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry Book

January 2012

Affinity Bangles - Project Published
This set of nestling bangles is published in the February/ March 2012 issue of 'Beadwork' magazine

December 2011

My Top Ten Beading Books List - Article By Me
The list of my top ten beading books is published on Lark Books website
Snazzy Stripes - Project Published
A 'Snazzy Stripes' beaded beads project is published in the January 2012 issue of 'Beads & Beyond' magazine
Crystal Triangulations - Project Published
My Crystal Triangulations beaded beads project is published in the December 2011/ January 2012 issue of 'Beadwork' magazine

November 2011

Earrings - Projects Published
Two earrings projects are published in 'A Bounty of Bead + Wire Earrings' from Lark Books
Geometric Seeds - Project Published
A colourful geometric beaded beads project is published in issue 34 of 'Making Jewellery' magazine

October 2011

Beads & Beyond Magazine Profile - Article About Me
A profile on me and my work is published in the November 2011 issue of 'Beads & Beyond' magazine
Copper Wheels - Project Published
My 'Copper Wheels' beaded beads project is published in Interweave's 'Fabulous Peyote Stitch with Crystal Accents' eMag

September 2011

Netted Delights - Project Published
A project of netted earrings using seed beads is published in the October 2011 issue of 'Beads & Beyond' magazine

June 2011

Summery Seaside Stripes - Project Published
This interchangeable brick-stitch set appears in the August 2011 issue of 'Making Jewellery' magazine

March 2011

Cubed Flowers - Project Republished
Projects based on my Cubed Flowers Series are published in the 'Stitch Workshop- Peyote Stitch' book from Kalmbach

January 2011

Miriam Bangle - Project Published
My Miriam Bangle is published as a project in the February/ March 2011 issue of 'Beadwork' magazine

November 2010

Selected as a 2012 Beadwork Designer Of The Year
Chosen as a 'Designer of the Year' I had 1 project available in each of the 6 'Beadwork' magazine issues of 2012

October 2010

Wrapped Pendant - Project Published
My Wrapped Wire-Drop Pendant is published as a project in '100 Bracelets, Necklaces and Earrings' by Interweave

September 2010

Italian Beaders - Article About Me
A small article on me and my work is published on an Italian beading website

August 2010

Bead Barmy Blog - Article About Me
An interview with me about my work and inspirations is published on the Bead Barmy Blog

July 2010

Limited Edition Kits Launched
I began selling limited edition kits of some of my projects and technques

October 2009

The Compendium Of Beading Techniques - Book Published
My third book, and the first entirely authored by me, The Compendium of Beading Techniques is published

July 2009

Geometric 1-9-1 - Winning Competition Entry
My necklace Geometric 1-9-1 wins 1st place in the necklaces category of the 2009 Bead Arts Awards

April 2009

Geometric 1-8-1 - Competition Finalist
My necklace Geometric 1-8-1 reaches the final of the 2009 Bead Dreams contest

January 2009

Eye Bead Necklace - Project Published
My Eye Bead Necklace is published as a project in the Beadworkers Guild journal

November 2008

Beads Perles - Article About Me
An interview with me appears on the Bead-Perles website here

October 2008

Wirework - Projects Published
3 of my wirework projects (Wrapped Wire Drop Pendant; Double Loop Earrings; Spiralled Hoop Earrings) appear as projects in Easy Wire 2008

September 2008

World Artisan Gems - Article About Me
An interview with me is published on 'World Artisan Gems'
Geometric 2.8.1 - Judge's Favourite Winner
My necklace Geometric 2.8.1 (Collar For A Rangoli Girl) is selected as a 'Judge's Favourite' in the final of the 2008 Firemountain Gems and Beads Beading Contest

August 2008

Spiky Necklace - Project Republished
A project based on my Spiky Necklace is published in the 2008 issue of 'Jewelry Gifts for the Holidays' magazine

June 2008

Geometric 3.4.4 - Winning Competition Entry
My bracelet set Geometric 3.4.4 wins 1st place in the bracelet catgeory of the 2008 Bead Art Awards
Geometric 2.8.1 - Competition 2nd Place
My necklace Geometric 2.8.1 (Collar For A Rangoli Girl) wins 2nd place in the necklace category of the 2008 Bead Art Awards
Geometric 2.8.1 - Competition Finalist
My necklace Geometric 2.8.1 (Collar For A Rangoli Girl) reaches the final of the 2008 Firemountain Gems and Beads Beading Contest
Geometric 3.4.4 - Competition Finalist
My bracelet set Geometric 3.4.4 reaches the finals of the 2008 Firemountains Gems and Beads Beading Contest

May 2008

Work Published In Anthology
Some of my beadwork is featured in the book 'Celebrating Beadwork' from the Beadworkers Guild

April 2008

Geometric 2-8-1 - Competition Finalist
My piece Geometric 2-8-1 was selected to be in the final of the Bead Dreams 2008 contest run by Bead and Button
Beading With Pearls - Projects Published
Two of my wirework projects (Pearl swing Earrings and Caged Pearl Earrings) are published in 'Beading With Pearls' by Lark Books

February 2008

Geometric 3-4-2 - Honourable Mention Winner
My bracelet Geometric 3-4-2 wins an honourable mention in the jewellery category of the 2008 Wearable Expressions exhibition

November 2007

Begin Selling Pattern Instructions On www.jeanpower.com
My first patterns sold on this website on 22nd November 2007

September 2007

Pearl and Crystal Burst Brooch - Project Published
My Pearl and Crystal Burst Brooch is published as a project in the Fall 2007 issue of 'Step By Step Wire Jewelry'

August 2007

Geometric 3-4-2 - Winning Competition Entry
My bracelet Geometric 3-4-2 wins 1st place in the bracelet category of the 2007 Bead Art Awards
Geometric 3-4-1 - Competition 2nd Place
My bracelet Geometric 3-4-1 wins 2nd place in the bracelet category of the 2007 Bead Art Awards
Geometric Beaded Beads - Winning Competition Entry
A set of my Geometric Beaded Beads win 1st place in the Mixed Media category of the 2007 Bead Art Awards

June 2007

Geometric 3-4-1 - Competition Finalist
My piece Geometric 3-4-1 was selected to be in the final of the Bead Dreams 2007 contest run by Bead and Button

April 2007

Cubed Flowers - Project Published
Projects based on my Cubed Flowers Series are published in the April 2007 issue of 'Bead and Button' magazine under the title 'Peyote Floral Bracelet'

December 2006

Star Ornament - Project Published
My Star Ornament project is published in the Bead Society of Great Britain newsletter

November 2006

Bead Magazine Launched
The first issue of Bead Magazine, of which I was editor for 4 years, is published

October 2006

The Big Book Of Weekend Beading - Book Published
The Big Book Of Weekend Beading - a book that I co-wrote with Natalie Cotgrove, Julie Smallwood and Umbreen Hafeez - is published
Honeycomb Cubed - Project Published
A project based on the 3d work developed in my Honeycomb Beadwork series is published in the Oct/Nov 2006 issues of 'Beadwork' magazine

September 2006

Beading In London- Website Launched
My new website Beading In London is launched. The site is designed to be a useful resource for beaders whether you live in or around London or are planning a visit
Designer In The Spotlight - Article About Me
I appear as the September 2006 Designer In The Spotlight on Bead-Patterns.com

August 2006

Beading For Beginners - Book Published
Beading For Beginners, a book I co-wrote with Liz Thornton is published

June 2006

Spiky Necklace - Project Published
A project based on my Spiky Necklace is published in the Summer 2006 issue of 'Step By Step Wire' magazine
Cubed Cubes - Project Published
A project based my Cubed Cubes series published in the July/August issue of 'Step by Step Beads' magazine

March 2006

Star Bracelet - Project Published
My Star Bracelet, which was developed from an idea in my Fabulous Fringes Class, is published in 'Jewelry Crafts' magazine
Wire and Bead Centrepiece - Project Published
My Wire and Bead Centrepiece is added to the 'Step by Step Wire' website

February 2006

Dagger Flowers - Project Published
Projects based on my Dagger Flowers series of beadwork appear in the April 2006 issue of 'Bead and Button' magazine under the title 'Playful Petals'

January 2006

Honeycomb Beadwork - Project Published
My Honeycomb Beadwork Necklace features as a project in the February/March 2006 issue of 'Beadwork' magazine, under the title 'Beading in Circles'

November 2005

Fiji In My Hands - Competition Finalist
"Fiji In My Hands", one of my bead embroidered and embellished purses, is chosen as a finalist in the Fire Mountain Gems 2005 Beading Contest
4 Leaf Clover Chain Maille Weave - Project Published
Instructions for my 4 leaf clover- chain maille weave added to Maille Artisans website

September 2004

Developing Peyote Bobbles - Article About Me
An article on my Peyote Bobbles series of work. Published in the September 2004 issue of the Beadworkers Guild journal

August 2004

Focal Bead Challenge - Winning Competition Entry
My Herringbone Ribbon Necklace won first place in the Focal Bead Challenge run by GBUK. The challenge was voted for by members of the public who attended the Glass Beadmakers UK bead fair in Stourbridge

June 2004

Weavers Knot - Article Written By Me
A short article on using a weavers knot in your beading. Published in the June 2004 issue of the Beadworkers Guild journal

May 2004

Peyote Bobbles Necklace - Project Published
My original Peyote Bobbles Necklace, which is part of a series of work, appears in 'Introduction to Beadwork - Necklaces' published by the Beadworkers Guild under the title 'Flying Saucers'

March 2004

Using Focal Beads - Article Featuring Me
Featuring three of my necklaces and details on how I made them published in the March 2004 issue of the Beadworkers Guild Journal
Glass Bead Makers UK - Article Written By Me
An article about glass bead making in the UK. Focusing on three different makers and their different styles. Published in the March 2004 issue of the Beadworkers Guild journal

June 2002

Began Selling Patterns And Instructions

February 2001

Began beading
After purchasing a book on beading amulet purses with a small kit I started beading