Surprize, I'm back

Just to let everyone know I am still alive and well. Been busy with work and learning to knit. Well, I will post a picture of the vest when completed, however I quess it will hang in my craftroom because I think it will fit two people!!!! Tonight I am taking a soldering class, yeh. A few years ago took a Sally Jean class, but didn't do much with what I learned. But now is the time. Hope all is well, and happy.

Honeycomb Bracelet

This is the second class of Kimberly Stathis. Sponsored by Swarovski, my camera (maybe my taking the pictures) doesn't show you the sparkle this bracelet has. The colors are very vibrant. Fun, Fun, Fun. I didn't win on Tim's blog (again).

Razzle Dazzle Me Bracelet

Isn't this gorgeous? I am sooo proud of this bracelet. I was fortunate to be able to attend the Bead and Button Show in Wisconsin this year. What fun. I met my really good friend Arlene (great beader) and was able to see some great beading artists.

This bracelet was Designed by Kimberly Stathis (KJS Designs), I took two of her classes what a great teacher. Can't wait to meet up with her again. I will list her website so you all can look at what she has to offer. Thanks Kim.

The second bracelet is almost finished and will post pictures as soon as it is finished.

Wally Gator

I work at the Charleston Cancer Center, administering chemotherapy agents to patients. Our chemo room is glass on one entire wall, that over looks a pond. Well this pond has a gator or two? This gator entertains our patients now since it has been getting warmer. He comes out swims around regularly. The girls have told me that a few years ago he (or she) has even walked up to the front door. I got a good picture of him resting on a small plat form. Enjoy I'll send more when he is sun bathing.

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