7 New Projects

posted: Thursday, 28th March 2013

Phew - my first batch of new projects for the book and all their instructions are done and ready to hand in. I have also done all the instructions I need to for the other contributors and am starting to see light at the end of the tunnel. Just in time for the countdown for the next batch to begin!

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The Joys Of Fermentation And Fungi

posted: Sunday, 24th March 2013

I recently found out about the London Gastronomy Seminars and when I saw they had one planned for this evening entitled 'Microbial ecology, fermentation, and flavour' I rapidly booked a ticket.

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New Necklace Growing

posted: Thursday, 21st March 2013

My lastest necklace, which will appear in my new book: 'Small Beads, Big Jewelry' next year is growing nicely- though of course far too slowly for my liking.

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Monogramming Course

posted: Wednesday, 20th March 2013

I am so busy at the moment I barely have time to even raise my head hence why I am so quiet here.

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Knitting & Stitching Show 2013

posted: Friday, 15th March 2013

I was so busy last year I didn't get to see the Knitting & Stitching Show so when a friend told me they were putting on a spring show in London I was very excited- even more so when I realised it was another great excuse to see Merle again.

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Swarovski And London

posted: Thursday, 14th March 2013

The fabulous Merle Berelowitz (who hand painted the flowers I used recently in my new lariat) is in town and I am pleased to spend time with her, especially on my home ground.

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Forgot To Say

posted: Friday, 8th March 2013

I have been so busy recently that I have completely forgotten to mention some beady things which have happened.

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Another Geometric Suspension

posted: Thursday, 7th March 2013

A huge thanks to Joanna Prowse who beaded this variation of a Geometric Suspension bangle for me.

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Plenty Of Projects

posted: Wednesday, 6th March 2013

I'm working away behind the scenes on projects for my new book and here's a sneak peek at one of them. The finished result will be a full necklace with lots of interchangeable pieces but this is as far as I have got.

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City Of London Distillery

posted: Monday, 4th March 2013

My life has been taken over my beading for my new book (check back soon for more details) but I raised my head from my beading tray this evening for gin adventures.

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