French pumpkin herringbone complete, again
The herringbone rope sample that I decided to not use in my trio of ropes has been lengthened to 20″, a length I can wear as a necklace or wrapped three times around my wrist. It is now, finally, time to put these beads away. I have a new traveling project that includes beads and crochet,…
2017 St. Paul American Craft Council Show
One of my jobs is working at the American Craft Council Library, and every year, I get to work in the ACC Library booth at the St. Paul ACC Show. This year, it is the best yet. Forage Modern Workshop has sponsored our space, providing bookshelves, a coffee table, a couch, and fun chairs. We…
North House Folk School at 20
In the classroom my leather tote bag class was held at North House Folk School is a splendid wall installation, with small samples showing the variety of craft at North House. From the information sheet: In celebration of twenty years of hands-on learning at North House, all instructors, current and emeritus, intern alumni and staff were…
SAORI One progress
So, I’ve been beading and weaving lately. Here’s how I’m doing with the weaving part. I like this section. This is what happens when you wind the yarn too close to the end of the bobbin. It tangles in the shuttle. I’ve moved the loom to a different room; carpet underneath instead of wood. I like…
French pumpkin herringbone necklace complete
This makes me very happy. This is a project I’ve been beading on and off since last May, mostly as a traveling project as herringbone ropes are great for that. The necklace is 26″ long; the inner rope is four-around herringbone with stripes, the center rope is six-around herringbone with diagonal stripes, and the outer rope…