One of Winston’s favorite things to do while we have classes going on here at the house is to pick one of the ladies’ bags to sleep on top of. Last week it was Nancy’s bags – what good taste he has!!… Read More
Stitching away
In two weeks, the big Bead & Button Show 2010 teaching proposals deadline arrives. Be there, or be absent from B&B teaching! Gulp.
I’ve already got a few things done and ready to go, but you can really never have too many proposals for them, so I’ve been working out at least one additional project this week.… Read More
Weekend wore me out!
Wow – this was one heck of a weekend, and it traces all the way back to last Tuesday when Mom so innocently said, “Why don’t we stop at Ikea before we go home?” Little did I know her master plan!!… Read More
K-9 Hunter – ATF
Many of my local students have had the honor of meeting Hunter, a very special dog who was part of Claire’s family. Hunter was an explosives dog for the ATF when he wasn’t busy attending bead classes with his mama, or playing with all the toys that Kathy so lovingly repaired, over and over.… Read More
Can’t….stop…
Another Kumihimo with beads sample…
A little peek
This is the stuff that’s been keeping my hands and mind occupied the last few days…making samples for the Kumihimo class I’m going to be teaching next weekend, and propose for the national shows for 2010. The more I make, the more ideas I have.… Read More
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.
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