November is here again
The last two Novembers, I’ve tried to reinforce or reinvigorate my beading “practice.” 2011 was moderately successful. 2012? Not so much. So here we are in 2013… My work schedule has increased, but that’s not a good enough reason to not be beading and blogging regularly. I’ve been in a beading slump, and though I…
The Wegmans at the American Craft Council Show
In my continuing and intermittent effort to catch up, here are some pictures of work done by Tom and Kathy Wegman. These were for sale in their booth at the American Craft Council Show in St. Paul, MN this past April. I have enjoyed their work many times before, as they live in Iowa. Enjoy!…
Invisible basket
Not really, but it was “interesting” to photograph. I used brick for the base and the horizontal portions of the body, and herringbone for the vertical elements. Top view:
Visiting the Minnesota Center for Book Arts
Founded in 1985, the Minnesota Center for Book Arts (MCBA) became part of Open Book in 2000, moving into their current building in 2004. The other two parts of the of Open Book is the Loft (author- and writing-oriented) and the nonprofit publisher Milkweed. The building was originally three storefronts, very thoughtfully combined with great…
Powerless beading
I’m on day two of no power (storms with trees downed over power lines), and it’s forecast to be nearly five days before power is restored. And I finally did some beading! I have been very busy these last several months, and when I have down time, I’ve been relaxing by not-beading (reading, etc.). Also,…