Two drawstring bags

These were made from a pattern given to me by Amanda Walker, when I was taking her 'Soft Furnishings' course via Greyfriars. Amanda is a fantastic person and a fab designer. You will see her in Crafts Beautiful and Quick and Crafty every month. She also makes wonderful hats!

'Thank-You' card

Oh blimey! Brilliant news...

I have made my first sale on my Folksy shop. I am so excited! Thank you Incy Wincy for buying the berry bracelet. You are my first customer...

50th Wedding anniversary cards

Gold Ndebele bracelet

Ndebele bracelet using the right sized beads

It is really odd but the large beads were more pinky/neutral when I bought them. The whole bracelet seems to have taken on the amethyst tones of the seed beads to give it a generally purple look. I really love it - it is such a beautiful pattern and so easy to do. I have gold tone beads too and have started another bracelet this morning. When made with the correct 4mm cubes and size 5 triangles, the bracelet loses some of its final rigidity and flows more. I added an extra seed bead in each pocket to make it firmer.

Another commission piece

This bracelet was made specifically to go with the necklace that I produced at my last beading class. I understand that it is going to someone as of a Christmas present - now there's forward planning for you! I posted a picture of the necklace back in June, but I have included it as a picture of the set to show how they go together. It is made using a double rope stitch which is easy but very time-consuming.

Thinking ahead for selling at parties...

I have been thinking of some simple designs that would not take 12 hours to make, that could be sold at jewellery parties. I came up with this design for a set of ear-rings and a 'wrap bracelet'. The bracelet is designed specifically to wrap three times around the wrist, but can also be worn as a simple necklace if desired.

Kid Swap

No, this isn't an actual child swap, however much we sometimes wish we could!!! I posted about this swap a couple of weeks ago and have finally managed to get it sent in the post today...



And here it is! I hope your daughter likes it Juicy Fig!

A new style of necklace - not sure really...

I saw a similar necklace on a friend and thought I would have a go making something like it. I am quite pleased with how the beads look together but am not sure about the ribbon! All comments would be appreciated...