Cycling And Colour

posted: Saturday, 8th July 2017

A group of us headed off to Kent today to try out some electric bikes and meander around Kent with a few stops and pubs and vineyards on the way...

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New Rick-Rack Starburst

posted: Friday, 7th July 2017

I wrote the other day about keeping another Rick-Rack Starburst kit for myself and today I treated myself to starting it - and was instantly reminded just how hard it is to get a good photography of black beads & beadwork.

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Pearls And Lace

posted: Wednesday, 5th July 2017

I'm busy behind the scenes working on my new Rivoli book (due out in 2018).

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Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2017

posted: Tuesday, 4th July 2017

Today is the day for one of the highlights of my year - a trip to the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.

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Marun Instructions Now Available

posted: Monday, 3rd July 2017

The instructions to make my Marun series (both the original bracelet and the new bangles) are now available.

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3rd Marun Bangle Finished

posted: Sunday, 2nd July 2017

I'm really pleased to finish my 3rd Marun Bangle all ready for the pattern and kit to launch tomorrow...

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Crashing Waves In Hastings

posted: Saturday, 1st July 2017

I headed down to Hastings today to tech a class for the Bead Society of Great Britain at the Jerwood gallery.

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California 2017 - Day 9

posted: Tuesday, 27th June 2017

Time to head home today and it's with excitement at seeing Mr Jean Power but sadness at leaving all my friends here. But I have already broken my 'no international travel in 2018' rule and will be back here, and at the Heart of Texas bead retreat, in September 2018.

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California 2017 - Day 8

posted: Monday, 26th June 2017

A day off today and I spend it beading in the sunshine (with a glass of wine at the appropriate time...).

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California 2017 - Day 7

posted: Sunday, 25th June 2017

Today was a Tetra Star class at Creative Castle and, of you've been reading the blog the last few days, then I barely need to tell you that there were some interesting colour schemes happening.

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