We’re moving into the white-hot, flat-blue-sky phase of Arizona summer. There may be storms later in June or July, but for now they are a memory, a daydream, or a nightmare (our storms can be all three at once.) Anyone who has ever been through a desert thunderstorm knows the electric feel of the air,…
Read More ‘Rain Season’ beaded panelsI’m psyching myself up to finishing some major pieces of fiber, bead, & book art this year, including some pieces in the design phase for years! To start, I wanted a pair or two of gloriously beaded sandals. (To work on, enter in art shows, wear to art & book events, etc.) I can’t justify…
Read More Beaded Panels for ShoesOkay, now I can share the insanity that helped lower my bank account and rebuild my bead supply. In late March and late April of this year, I was lucky enough to buy the combined bead troves of two amazing women. I know their names but am protecting their privacy and legacy. One is in…
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