As per usual, time is flying by at warp speeds. I’ve got a lot of catching up to do with you guys!
The BABE show in Oakland was a true delight. Not only did I get to have polymer class artist, Christi Friesen, as a neighbor, but her sister, Stacy, was helping her out in the booth too and we all had a blast!… Read More
I knew there was a very good reason that I started flying in to show locations a day earlier than I really needed. Part of it is just being able to slow down a little bit – not trying to rush so fast that I end up frazzled and get caught not fully set up or ready when the show starts.… Read More
2am. I’m surrounded by boxes and kits and suitcases. And potato chips, or what’s left of them anyway. Winston on my lap because he’s trying to keep me from leaving again. I have some more packing to do, and I need to get some orders ready for shipping, but honestly I’m not sure I have the energy in me right now to finish up.… Read More
The only thing that’s getting me through this week is the beautiful vista I see ahead on my calendar. Pretty little blank spaces which equal catching up and peace and harmony and organization to me. I’m dreaming of making headway on The List.… Read More
It’s so wrong, and yet…
I’m pedaling fast and trying to remember to stop and breathe and eat occasionally. And sleep. Can’t forget about my beloved sleep. I used to joke about wanting to grow up and be a mattress tester. I’m not joking any longer!… Read More
Let’s review, shall we?
Bead kits are going over so well at Fusion Beads that they have placed TWO reorders this week. Massive kit making production line around here the next couple of weeks.
Bead Fest Philadelphia has made their class selections, and I’ll be teaching three classes there next August.… Read More
Mick & Adam McNulty had a healthy baby girl at 5:15 pm today. What a relief and joy! No name or details yet. I’m so happy for them, I want to cry.
… Read MoreAnd I don’t mean the monetary kind.
The last few days have been full of the kind of events that can leave you breathless and pinching yourself to make sure it’s all real.
First off, our kits are now available at Fusion Beads, and they’re being featured on the home page.… Read More
I admit to a pretty big crush on Etsy. I love supporting other artists. I love the inspiration I get from viewing a wide variety of craft and art. And I love making the world a prettier place.
To that end, I have ordered an adorable new Thank You stamp to use on all our web orders.… Read More
I saw this on Etsy tonight while taking a break from instruction writing. How COOL!
For all those Austin area Bead & Button Show fanatics, guess what? Our annual trek northward just got easier. Southwest Airlines now flies from Austin to Milwaukee. Yippee! So airfares are more reasonable, which means MORE money for the important stuff – beads and classes!… Read More
This weekend has been completely different than planned, that’s for sure. I was supposed to be in Dallas all weekend with the lovely and talented ladies of the Dallas Bead Society, along with the amazing Marcia DeCoster, but alas, my body had other plans for me.… Read More
Did ya’ll know that I’m teaching a few classes at The Bead Renaissance Show in San Antonio in a few weeks? You can send an email to Class Program Co-coordinator Sue Charette-Hood, San Antonio Bead & Ornament Society at charette-hood@juno.com or call 210-381-4167 to register.… Read More
Mom & I moved into this house a little over two years ago. The bedroom I have was the former owner’s nursery, and it was painted that way with a cute garden trellis kind of theme. But certainly too cutesy for me…and so I planned on painting.… Read More
The Quilt Show is done again for another year, and I have to say I’m quite glad to be home. It was a long five days away with hard labor, long hours, and in the end, only a little bit to show for it.… Read More
Hello world out there!
I always feel I’m in some sort of strange time capsule when I’m at a show, and the longer the show lasts, the more disconnected from the world at large I feel. I don’t see news. I don’t interact with folks outside of this insular crafting society.… Read More
If there IS anything else, it’s too late now! I fell short on my to-do list by just a few items – specifically those not dealing directly with the Fusion order or the Quilt Show. I always wish I had one more day, but I don’t, so that’s that!… Read More
How is Jill doing on that list? Let’s check in, shall we?
My List:
I’m pretty sure I’ve developed Attention Deficit Disorder in the last few years. Or maybe in my case it should be called “Brain Spinning Disease.”
There are so many balls in the air to be juggled that I often have trouble focusing on one at a time long enough to accomplish the task.… Read More
