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Blurples

October 21, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

Mom & I moved into this house a little over two years ago. The bedroom I have was the former… Read more

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Home again…for a few days…

October 19, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

The Quilt Show is done again for another year, and I have to say I'm quite glad to be home.… Read more

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Quick update from Houston

October 16, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

Hello world out there!I always feel I'm in some sort of strange time capsule when I'm at a show, and… Read more

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Anything else?

October 14, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

If there IS anything else, it's too late now! I fell short on my to-do list by just a few… Read more

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List update

October 13, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

How is Jill doing on that list? Let's check in, shall we?My List: Find all the samples to take to… Read more

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Adult Onset ADD?

October 12, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

I'm pretty sure I've developed Attention Deficit Disorder in the last few years. Or maybe in my case it should… Read more

Step by Step Beads – folding into Beadwork Magazine

October 9, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

I was sad to find out Thursday that Step by Step Beads magazine will be folding into Beadwork magazine after… Read more

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Boring Jill

October 8, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

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

Playing with colors

October 2, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

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

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Bead & Button Show survey

October 1, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

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

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Portland is one bead town

September 30, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

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

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I can adapt

September 24, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

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

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Nirvana has been located.

September 22, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

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

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Portland-bound

September 22, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

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

These instructions aren’t gonna write themselves!

September 18, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

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

Who, me? Mr. Cutie?

September 16, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

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

Ready, set, ship out!

September 16, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

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

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Unintentional day off

September 13, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

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