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Mea Culpa

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

From June: If you purchased a kit or pattern of Regal Square Stitch bracelet at Stafford last weekend, please e-mail… Read more

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Off to the races!

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

Today was the saddest excuse for a quick exit that I've ever participated in. I had, at one time, hoped… Read more

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No…really?

May 27, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

So I'm sound asleep Tuesday morning, like usual. Okay, maybe it was late Tuesday morning, but whatever. It's not like… Read more

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Friday’s Random Bits…a little late

May 23, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

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

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Focus…focus…

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

...and finish something, darn it! Anything!I'm the world's worst project finisher. Today, for example, I worked for a little while… Read more

Money making idea

May 17, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

I had two classes here at the home studio today, and as usual, we had a rip-roaring good time. We're… Read more

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You can vote for the next Bead Star!

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

Working on that Kumihimo necklace yesterday got me flexing some jewelry making muscles that have been long dormant. I'm feeling… Read more

Friday’s Random Bits and a little more

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

Where did this week go? Well, parts of it went to: A/C repair, and then a nap under the blankets… Read more

Help is on the way

May 11, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

Oh, thank goodness! Mr. Air Conditioning Repair Dude is on the way. I won't have to suffer much longer.And why… Read more

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No A/C in Texas is NOT FUNNY

May 11, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

Oh, what a weekend it's been at Casa Tapestry Beads. Oh, the misery. Around mid-day Saturday, I mentioned to Mom… Read more

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Friday’s Random Bits

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

I like the random things lists, so it's going to be a new Friday ritual. Until I forget or get… Read more

Beading under the influence

May 7, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

Oh my. Do I feel dopey!! In an effort to help with my helpless sleep schedule, Mom passed along some… Read more

Winston tried Kumihimo today…

May 6, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

Fail.… Read more

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Finishing projects – that’s the plan

May 5, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

I find myself still fighting the lack of deadlines. (No, Mom, this doesn't mean you can set arbitrary deadlines and… Read more

Random Thoughts

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

I got the new issue of Bead & Button in the mail today and I'm dying to make the WIRE… Read more

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No urgent deadlines

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

Oh, how I fight being a deadline-driven person. (Some of you may know this phenomenon as "procrastination," but I feel… Read more

It snowed!

April 28, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

Seriously - how gorgeous is that snow?? Denver was one adventure after another - I had the best time! I'll… Read more

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Heading for Denver!

April 23, 2009 by Jill | Bead News - Jill's Journal.

Got the bags packed. Peter Printer behaved, and everything that needed printing got printed. Got all my various confirmations and… Read more