Behind The Scenes Experiments

posted: Sunday, 3rd April 2022

I'm working behind the scenes on a beading kit which combines different mediums and today experimented with one of the mediums, under the careful guidance of the expert, to understand how it works better so that when the design is being finalised we can get it just right.

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Winter 2021 Secret Beadalong Variations

posted: Saturday, 25th December 2021

If you signed-up for the Winter 2021 Secret Beadalong then check your emails for some new variations!

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Winter 2021 Secret Beadalong Day 24

posted: Friday, 24th December 2021

The end result of the Winter 2021 Secret Beadalong! This year the piece is a very sparkly ornament/ pendant with 2 different size/ beading level/ look options plus a beaded chain and a Display stand to store it when it's not being worn or hung, and to store the chain & clasps in.

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One Week To Go

posted: Thursday, 25th November 2021

Can you believe it's only a week until the Winter 2021 Secret Beadalong begins?!?!

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Final Zaila Colours

posted: Saturday, 20th November 2021

It's taken all week but I've finally decided on the 7 highlight colours to use in my new Zaila piece which is all coming together as a finished piece this weekend.

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Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2021

posted: Friday, 19th November 2021

I've written many times before about my love of the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and here we are again with another one happening in the Winter due to COVID and another time when I have to debate going or not. But again I made the decision to go.

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Winter 2021 Secret Beadalong Creeps Even Closer

posted: Sunday, 14th November 2021

It's getting closer!

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Return To Alice

posted: Thursday, 11th November 2021

Some fabulous colour & pattern inspiration today on a trip out with Stephanie Burnham, Sian Nolan, Chloe Menage and Sarah Cryer.

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New Zaila Necklace

posted: Monday, 8th November 2021

I can't resist making another Zaila necklace as I go over the instructions ahead of next year's classes.

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New Halo Stars

posted: Sunday, 7th November 2021

I can't stop beading & designing Halo stars.

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