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Minnesota State Fair 2011
Here are some of the pictures that I took at the Minnesota State Fair, which I attended about a month ago. Click on any to enlarge. Enjoy! First up are pictures of the beadwork in the Creative Activities building, where everything entered is accepted. These are a few of the pieces that caught my eye.…
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Denim right angle weave bracelet, step 1
I purchased some of these vintage lucite beads (20x15mm) in this denim, and a lovely rich deep red. Because they’re plastic, they’re very light, so I can make a rather large bracelet without weighing down my wrist. There’s s single hole in the beads, and I have yet to figure out both the clasp (maybe…
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Northern Plains Indian Art Market this weekend
I learned about this art market when I was in South Dakota last month — the Northern Plains Indian Art Market is in Sioux Falls, on the very eastern edge of the state. Sinte Gleska University is presenting the 24th annual Art Market, with art traditional and contemporary from more than 100 artists, of 30…