Nine O-rings
I finished my coworker gifts today — I beaded enough O-rings to have one for each person. Our staff is small, and we like to exchange presents. I try to choose something that can be worn as a pendant, or hung on the Christmas tree. I also aim for something that I can mostly make…
New Diane Fitzgerald book coming
Check out Diane’s page — at the top is a link to the cover of her new book, Shaped Beadwork, coming out in March by Lark. I have all her books (including self-published ones), and this one will be on my list as well. Structural beadwork is right up my alley.
Antique Czech wire and bead Christmas ornaments
I just read about this holiday event at the Czech and Slovak Sokol Minnesota in St. Paul. Next Saturday, when I WORK, there’s going to be a two hour program of someone’s private collection of antique bead ornaments. Check out the picture at the link — I love the bicycle, and I can see some…
Check out the Remembering Cindy Etsy shop
Still time to shop before Christmas!
Vatican Treasures
Vatican Treasures is in its last few weeks at the Minnesota History Center, and I visited yesterday with a friend. No pictures were allowed in the exhibit, sorry. Art and artifacts were from the Vatican’s collection, and a few pieces were labeled as being their first public viewing. I believe the oldest art might have…