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Xhosa wreaths
Made with Xhosa double scallop stitch (from Valerie Hector’s The Art of Beadwork, and a past issue of B&B), these little wreaths are my gifts to my coworkers this year. They can be either pendants or ornaments.
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From Caves to Castles: If Beads Could Talk
Ancient beads are the subject of this exhibit at the Bead Museum in Glendale, Arizona. It covers Prehistory (early hominids) until the end of the Islamic Period (1400 AD), and explores why beads can help us understand human culture. Major events in history are explored from the perspective of beads.
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Added more blogs, again…
Here you go! Sliva’s jewels (music plays) Roberta “gyöngy”ékszerei Sinfonie di Perle Beloved Beadwork
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Shiny is my favorite color, part two
Here’s the second installment of pictures from this show, just ended at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. These are Jo Wood’s works. She expertly creates these detailed beaded scenes on handmade wool felt. I have always loved Wood’s beadwork, and her use of color and stitch placement and direction makes beautiful art. …
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Voting for Haute Couture contest
Voting is now open for the Haute Couture beading contest, hosting by Good Quill Hunting. I entered with the green ruffles necklace, just completed. Go look, enjoy, and vote!