Isn't It Romantic . . . .

April 11, 2009

I've been making lots of jewelry today. This example is a labradorite necklace with Swarovski crystals and fire-polished Czech glass, hanging from an antiqued brass chain. I love labradorite; there's romance in its flashes of color.

Lost and Found

March 12, 2009

I've been wondering if I'd ever see this "jingle belt" again. I bought it in 1980, in Los Gatos, California, where we lived at the time. I recall it was a big decision, because it wasn't inexpensive, but Doug encouraged me to go ahead and buy it. I used to love wearing it, draped just below my waist. Now I'd love to have a waist.

Sweetheart Necklace

January 18, 2009

I love this necklace I made today. It has beautiful white freshwater pearls alternating with delicate Bali sterling silver square, multi-faceted beads - all those facets really catch the light beautifully. Interspersed with these are gorgeous Swarovski crystals. Hanging from the necklace is a beautiful Swarovski crystal heart, in a finish called "vitrail light" - it has a lot of pale green and lavender-pink in it. The two colors are echoed in the crystals which I chose to mix with the pearls.

I'm really enjoying making jewelry, but I do notice that means I haven't posted any fiber work lately - so here's a little wooly star for you to enjoy. I actually am still sewing. I am working on finishing up the Flying Geese piece I started quite a while back. So, hopefully, I'll be a able to post a picture of the finished item soon.

Note: You can click on the pictures to enlarge them quite a bit.

The textiles are languishing . . . . .

December 17, 2008

I must admit, I've not done anything with my textiles lately. I've been having too much fun making jewelry. Here is a mosaic of some of the things I've made. For your viewing pleasure.
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