Boring Jill
Every day this week I've thought, jeez, I should update the blog. But the truth of the matter is I… Read more
Every day this week I've thought, jeez, I should update the blog. But the truth of the matter is I… Read more


I'm teaching a Crystal Bangle class this weekend, and I've been having the most fun playing with colors to put… Read more












Bead & Button has a survey running about your favorite classes and teachers at the Bead & Button Show -… Read more












Bead Fest Portland was just a great time from start to finish. What a wonderful group of happy and sparkly… Read more












So my hotel in Portland is located in the middle of IH-5. I can adapt. I can pretend the incessant… Read more












I am on the plane to Los Angeles right now, and I'm ON THE INTERNET! On my new Barbie Computer,… Read more












In a few hours I'll be headed toward the airport again, this time for Portland and Bead Fest. I'm teaching… Read more


I actually got to bead last night and today. Joy! It's actually been weeks since I've had the opportunity to… Read more


Just when we think Winston has grown up, he proves he's got plenty of sass left. He's 2 years old… Read more


Making slow but steady progress in the mission to get the boxes shipped out on Wednesday for Bead Fest Portland.… Read more












When you're facing down a pile of work and list of deadlines as far as you can see, you're not… Read more


From June:A while ago I was in our bead room and stumbled upon a freeform bracelet that I'd started a… Read more














I'm very ashamed. I just got this email from my dear friend:I have read about your leaving for Dallas 4000… Read more












It's sometimes hard to put the last show behind me and refocus on the next one coming...but this week I've… Read more














Massage to soothe the poor body which will be subjected to three solid days standing on a concrete floor. Check.… Read more












I had PLANNED on having a full and fast-paced weekend. Right up until Friday, aka, the day Jill would like… Read more