I absolutely love getting to see photos and finished pieces that people have made with my patterns, or after classes with me, and was delighted when Irina Kanngiesser sent me these photos - so much lovely beadwork!

In the top photo you can see (clockwise from top left) one side of her beading from my Christmas 2018 Secret Beadalong, the other side of the same piece, her gorgeous version of the bonus ornament from the Christmas 2018 Secret Beadalong and then a beautifully coordinated version of my Christmas Star project.

In the bottom photo you can also see:

• (centre of 2nd row) a Sparkle Star
• (3rd row) a version of my project from the Christmas 2017 Secret Beadalong, a Geometric Crystal Star and a Geometric Beaded Bead
• (bottom row) 2 other variations of the project from the Christmas 2017 Secret Beadalong

It is so inspiring to see the colours used, and variations beaded, and it always spurs me on with new ideas and projects so thank you Irina and thank you anyone who shares photos with me or brings beadwork along to classes - never be shy and keep it in your bag - I really want to see it!