Bumps in the Road

I took a class yesterday at the local bead shop Charleston Bead Company. It was a fun class, I always find I learn something new at any class I take. This bracelet is stitched with the peyote stitch throughout, you just change the size of beads to create the Bumps in the Road. It works up pretty fast, if your not spending most of your time tearing your mistakes out. Seems like I spend more time tearing things out regardless if I'm working on a quilt or beading. Oh well, my husband saids it keeps me out of the bars!!!

Thought for the Day

A friend is someone who
can see through you
and still enjoy the show...

Brazilian Embroidery "Maya"

This is my first attempt with brazilian embroidery. It was a really fun project. I have her adorned with crystals and pearls. If you click on the picture, there is some really nice detail of the stitches used. I hope you enjoy her.

Thought for the Day

Peace

...it does not mean to be in a

place where there is no noise,

trouble or hard work. It means to be

in the midst of those things and

still be calm in your heart...

Thought for the Day

Love many things, for therein lies true
strength, and whosoever loves much
performs much, and accomplishes much,
and what is done in love is done well...
' Vincent Van Gogh'

Thought for the Day

Passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things. (Denis Diderot)

di-se-gno (n)

Disegno is the design, usually in the form of a drawing, that the artist had in mind before beginning to carve or paint their work. The concept of designs is related to the inspiration of the artist and their imagination.

Beaded Necklace

This is one of my beaded projects. I find hand work is really relaxing. I have other pieces to show. I find I don't wear my pieces often. But they make great gifts.

Starry Night by Fran Gogh

This is my rendition of Van Gogh's Starry Night.
It's a snippet, a class I took from Cindy Walters,
my son named it "Fran Gogh." It is made from small
pieces of fabric, then quilted. A really fun project.

Block of the Month 2007

My husband Jim