Beadwork and quillwork at the Journey Museum
The Journey Museum in Rapid City, South Dakota is about the Lakota and the settlers, and the paleontology and the cosmos. I recently visited the area, and this is my first of four posts on beadwork and beads in Rapid City. The museum is a nice size, with a wide range of exhibits. The first…
Beading for a Cure 2012, step 2
I did end up using the components I had tested back in May, and made some more: I have three more of the embroidered pieces to make, the centerpiece to finish (it’s only slightly larger), and a couple more of the bowtie/fans. I’ll be connecting them with the small sapphire Swarovski bicones. Three more of…
There was a little house…
This sweet little thing is 16mm tall at the peak of its roof.
Jo Wood at the Grand Hand
The Grand Hand is one of my favorite shops and galleries. I have several small pieces I’ve purchased there, and have seen many, many things that I covet. Jo Wood was a featured artist in June. Jo does such beautiful bead embroidery, many of which are Northern Minnesota scenes. She uses handmade felt, and creates…
Hand jewelry complete!
In late spring Diane Fitzgerald had openings in a local workshop, and sent invitations to local beaders to join her. This was a series of six sessions, with the ultimate goal of creating a piece of jewelry for the back of the hand. I am very happy with how mine turned out. This is totally…