Crystal Choices

posted: Monday, 13th March 2017

I'm choosing a crystal colour for my latest project but they're all so sparkly it's impossible to get a good photo that shows how colourful they are.

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Solihull Beaders

posted: Saturday, 11th March 2017

A lovely trip to Solihull today to teach Sticks & Stones and as an added bonus there was a dog in the class!

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What Is Old Is New Again

posted: Thursday, 9th March 2017

I originally beaded these needle cases 5 years ago and no-one was interested so I put them away.

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Back To Tretze And Sticks

posted: Tuesday, 7th March 2017

I'm only working on these projects once a month at bead group so they're taking a while to grow...

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Meet The Giraffes

posted: Monday, 6th March 2017

I can just about walk after skating yesterday but I have a day off and a plan to head to the zoo to meet some giraffes. What better way to distract from all those sore muscles?

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Back To Skating

posted: Sunday, 5th March 2017

It's been far too many years but today I braved rooting out my roller skates and put them on to get back to roller derby.

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Beaded Variations

posted: Friday, 3rd March 2017

I also love getting to see beadwork that others have done with my instructions or after classes.

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Elicia Necklace

posted: Thursday, 2nd March 2017

Yesterday I launched my new pattern for my Elica necklace.

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Beading Variations

posted: Wednesday, 1st March 2017

One of the many reasons I love beading is the endless possibilities. An extra round here, a decrease there etc and you have created something brand new.

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Orchids At Kew

posted: Monday, 27th February 2017

A trip to Kew Gardens today to see their orchid festival and be inspired by the beautiful shapes and colour on display, before being caught in a crazy hailstorm. I guess Storm Doris is still hanging around.

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