When Life Gives You Lemons...

posted: Saturday, 30th November 2013

...leave the country" is my new motto. I'm not sure how much I'll actually be able to live by it but it worked great yesterday.

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Everybody Starry-Eyed

posted: Tuesday, 26th November 2013

I was merrily beading this new lace design using pearls and cylinder beads when a friend pointed out it would be perfect to be worn at Christmas- especially with a little black dress...

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Time Flies

posted: Sunday, 24th November 2013

Yesterday something made me look up when I had sold my first pattern on my on website, only to discover it had been 6 years just the day before.

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Cosmic Diamond Beaded Beads

posted: Saturday, 23rd November 2013

I think it goes without saying that I love geometric beadwork and especially triangles and the endless variations possible with them.

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Liekulis

posted: Friday, 22nd November 2013

My original Liekulis Necklace grew out of a desire to use the wonderful Soft-Touch/ Polaris resin cabochons which have a glow about them so they look as though they are lit from within- glorious.

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Strawberries On My Mind

posted: Tuesday, 19th November 2013

The thing I like most about beading is starting a new project. The anticipation of whether the idea will work, discovering how the chosen colours combine and seeing an idea I had come to life in my hands. Once I'm past that stage I just want to rush onto the next project.

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My Favourite Delicas Number 3

posted: Sunday, 17th November 2013

I'm pleased to be able to bring you a brand new version of a popular kit- My Favourite Delica Colours 3.

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Latest Bangle

posted: Saturday, 16th November 2013

My love affair with Tila beads continues and I have finished a new bangle which is a colour variation of the bangle taught in my Tila Geometric Class.

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Clouds And Currents

posted: Friday, 15th November 2013

I've mentioned my youngest sister before and I'm so delighted that all her, and her husband's, very hard work is paying off and their business is going from strength to strength.

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Beady Birds

posted: Thursday, 14th November 2013

I'm back in the UK and the past week has been one of sleeping and trying to catch up. Thankfully I'm just about over my cold which is a good job as the weather here has turned very cold and wintry.

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