BFAC 2009 complete
Okay, I finished the necklace. I decided for a mass of herringbone ropes and strung beads, all about the same length. They sort of self-tangle; not a mess, but cross each other as in the picture below. I like the look. The length is adjustable from 24″ to 27″. The findings are brass and base…
Oriental rug palette
I went to a museum today, one that is in a beautiful mansion with carvings, etc. I took a picture of the rug, and built a palette, for my own amusement — no project planned for it.
“… has a quality like real semi-precious jewels…”
A friend gave me these today, found at a garage sale. The original price tag said 29 cents. The color isn’t quite right, it should be that scary almost-pink orange of “real semi-precious jewels.” Truth in advertising, dontcha know!
BFAC 2009 – ropes ropes ropes!
Well, I think I’m maybe done with the herringbone ropes for this project. I have, let’s see, more than 5 FEET of herringbone rope in the coil below. Oh, and for a break? I made myself a herringbone bracelet. I’m waffling on how to put these ropes together, and I’m going to have to play…
Twin Cities Bead Bazaar Spring 2008
Carol and I had another bead outing within a week! This never happens, so this is a real treat. We went to the Twin Cities Bead Bazaar. The door opened on my favorite vendor, I’ll end with him. But first, check out the Silly Millies — this is Layle McDill, and I’ve seen her demonstrate…