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Read My Pins
I am looking forward to seeing this book about Madeleine Albright’s pins, subtitled Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box. Even better than that would be to visit the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City to see more than 200 pins, “many of which Secretary Albright wore to communicate a message or a…
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Green ruffles, completed
Good Quill Hunting (music plays) is hosting a Haute Couture contest — “inspired wearable bead art.” Participants are to choose any one of 36 different Haute Couture pieces, and make something inspired by that photo. Here’s what I chose: Click on the photo to see two detail shots. Two things caught my eye with this…
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Green ruffles, step 4
I know, this is neither green, nor ruffly – but it will be part of that piece when done!
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Green ruffles, step 3
Here’s the next installment on the green ruffles. This portion is done, and I have part of a plain green rope done. On to the next part!
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Shiny is my favorite color, part one
I took pictures of this show, just ended at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. Nine area artists showed their interpretations of “shiny” in a mixed-media exhibit. The exhibit features more than 70 works ranging from metal and glass (beads!), to art books and textiles. I will be covering this in two parts…