Wheee!

From June
I did something this week that I’ve never done before: I used one of those electric shopping cart/scooter things at Target. I’ve often envied shoppers who would whiz past me on a cart, but even in the worst throws of my arthritis pain, I resisted using one.… Read More

Naps and ice packs with a few beads thrown in

Kathryn emailed me tonight, scolding me for being well past an acceptable blog update time. She’s right, darn her.

I got Mom home around 2pm on Friday, and we’ve gradually been working out a system for everything. We planned so much for the first surgery that it was a well oiled machine.… Read More

Coming home Friday

Another quickie post tonight….I’ve been at home very little the last few days between errands, the hospital, and dinner with friends last night. Tomorrow morning, Mom gets released from the hospital and comes home – Yippee! But then I become the 24 hour nurse, too.… Read More

Second knee – DONE!

Just a quick post tonight as I’m dead tired and simply must collapse on my pillow soon or perish.

Mom’s second knee replacement surgery was today at noon, and just like before, she’s doing amazingly well. Sailed through the operation, and had the nerve to be PERKY by the time I met up with her again in her room.… Read More

My progress


I adore this bracelet. Really adore it. It’s so soft and slinky and sexy on the wrist. I still have the clasp to add, and there will be optional Czech firepolish on loops on the outside edge to match the description I have of the inspiration piece.… Read More

Progress being made

Stand back! Actual project progress is being made here. You may be in danger of getting hit by a flying crystal or an out of control needle. Use caution.

Mom has been finishing a number of necklaces lately. Is she trying to show me up?… Read More

Friday Eyecandy

I’ve been so remiss in posting this week – it’s been one of those weeks where not a lot that seems post-worthy has been going on. Mom’s been working instead of recovering from surgery – bah. I had a dermatologist appointment and now have a small hole in my forehead after the removal of a stupid spot.… Read More

Friday’s Random Bits

  • A favorite moment of last weekend’s Saturday class – Kathryn pulling out a bracelet from my display case and inquiring, “why don’t you teach this??” Um, Kath? You made that bracelet. In Rebecca’s class, and it was too big for you, so you gifted it to me.
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Best laid plans

First off, what a great weekend we had! I taught classes on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and it was one of those times when you laugh so much your face hurts. My dear sister of the heart, Kathryn, was feeling well enough to attend which made me thrilled beyond belief.… Read More

Home is where…

  • the beads are
  • the fur babies are
  • chaos reigns supreme…as evidenced by the photo!


That table is where I plan on holding two classes this weekend, and yet, as you can see, the table was covered in STUFF as of noon today.… Read More

Almost there

I had a great day’s drive Tuesday. Lots of energy, no rest stop naps required. I listened to my book on CD most of the way, and a new music CD the rest of the time. And after today’s miles, I get to love on my very own fur babies!… Read More

Workin’ my way south again…

The show is all over for the year now. I’m following everyone’s travels home via Facebook – although most of those folks are already in their own beds! Flying is for cheaters. Real beaders drive. LOL!

I haven’t yet talked about my booth neighbor, Dolly Ahles.… Read More

Wait…last day? Really?

This show is such a good news/bad news kinda thing. The good news is you’ll be surrounded by happy beady people, the best of the best in beads and inspiration, and you’ll acquire amazingly cool things. The bad news is that you’ll be physically exhausted most of the time, you’ll lack sleep, your voice will go out by the end of each day, and when it’s all over, you’ll be SO SAD!… Read More

The view from Milwaukee

It’s like Christmas in June. It’s a time when all the best beaders in the country converge on the unlikely location of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and we reunite as the chosen family we are. People I only get to see once or twice a year, but yet are vitally important in my world.… Read More

Mea Culpa

From June: If you purchased a kit or pattern of Regal Square Stitch bracelet at Stafford last weekend, please e-mail me at june@tapestrybeads. The color graph is correct, but the word chart is incorrect.

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Off to the races!

Today was the saddest excuse for a quick exit that I’ve ever participated in. I had, at one time, hoped to be on the road to Houston for this weekend’s Stafford Bead Market by noon. Whereupon I’d set up my booth leisurely Friday afternoon, and then spend a relaxing night at the hotel before the show opens on Saturday.… Read More

No…really?

So I’m sound asleep Tuesday morning, like usual. Okay, maybe it was late Tuesday morning, but whatever. It’s not like you’re surprised by that, right? And all of a sudden I hear the doorbell ring. And without a moment’s hesitation, decide to ignore it.… Read More

Friday’s Random Bits…a little late

When the heck did Friday sneak up? Doggone it all, I hate it when I lose track of the days.

  • I leave a week from today for a show in Houston and then leave straight for Milwaukee from there and I can’t possibly get all I want to get accomplished in such a time frame.
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Focus…focus…

…and finish something, darn it! Anything!

I’m the world’s worst project finisher. Today, for example, I worked for a little while on a kumihimo sample for my Quick & Easy Kumihimo class proposal for 2010. Then I got bored. So I spent some time beading on a Hollywood Hula Hoop sample, since I got notification today that the 2mm Swarovski crystals I’ve been waiting for got shipped out – and now I will need the sample for the Bead & Button Show in a few weeks.… Read More

Money making idea

I had two classes here at the home studio today, and as usual, we had a rip-roaring good time. We’re going to be losing two of our regular gang of students to moves over the next few months, and they’re already lamenting the loss of getting to attend our classes.… Read More