Crown To Couture

posted: Wednesday, 18th October 2023

'Crown to Couture' is an incredible exhibition at Kensington Palace which uses over 200 items to show parallels between the Georgian royal court in the 18th Century and modern showstopping outfits.

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Chanel At The V&A

posted: Tuesday, 17th October 2023

Today I went to see 'Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto' at the Victoria and Albert Museum and it's hard to know what to say.

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Checking Chartres

posted: Monday, 16th October 2023

Each set of instructions I write is check multiple times by me and others.

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Beading Talk

posted: Sunday, 15th October 2023

I've been lucky enough to give a few talks about beads & my beading to other beaders over the years, whether that's been virtual, in many bead stores all around, a memorial occasion at a church in New York and even a very unusual evening at the British Embassy in Cairo, but talking about...

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Sheba 2024

posted: Tuesday, 10th October 2023

My first 2024 Sheba class is now available to book!

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Winter 2023 Secret Beadalong Requirements

posted: Monday, 9th October 2023

You can join in the Beadalong in 2 ways:

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New Girar Class

posted: Friday, 22nd September 2023

My Girar project is not just fun to bead, but also fun to wear.

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The Winter 2023 Secret Beadalong Launches Today!

posted: Thursday, 21st September 2023

Can you believe it's that time already?

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More New Estrella Variations

posted: Wednesday, 20th September 2023

A busy few weeks completely re-writing my Estrella instructions and filming videos to cover the project plus lots of new variations

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Return To Cooking

posted: Monday, 11th September 2023

Because of an issue with my eyes I haven't been able to cook much over the last 2 years so it's good to be back doing it again.

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