I love working with fiber. When I discovered I could make little figurines, or virtually anything out of fiber, I was floored. Working with texture, color, shape, and contrast in a 3D spectrum was such an awakening after spending so many years in the 2D field of photography. I like how a piece starts as […]

Since I began this journey of expressing myself through jewelry and fabric, I have been on the hunt for good resources for materials that are either certified fair trade, organic, handmade, or eco-conscious. In the world of jewelry materials, it is extremely difficult to find materials that are not mass produced in a sweat shop, […]

For those of us that like to create, inspiration can come from many different places. Sometimes the materials used are  inspiriring, or our surroundings, or personal life experiences, or a certain special someone. Even a cause or passion can become inspiration for creation. Many times we are inspired by other artists and crafters. For me, […]

Sunday we had plans to gather and celebrate one of my sister’s birthdays. She had requested a beaded halter, with her horse’s name beaded on the noseband. I managed to pull it off, but wasn’t thoroughly impressed with the final result, hence no picture. But, I gave it to her and now have learned my […]

I have this book that I really like, actually I have alot of those. My craft library is growing weekly it seems. I just can’t resist all those inspiring pictures and projects. Now if I could just focus……….oh yeah, this book, Last Minute Fabric Gifts

Has a variety of really great projects and it’s organized by […]

Ok, I am dying over these new fabrics at Kitty-Craft.  I love this site. She offers such awesome japanese print cotton fabrics and has great incentives for the consumer, like becoming a member and earning points, free newsletter and all sorts of fun. If you are into sewing, you have got to check her out.
So, […]

Recently I had a friend ask me to re-string a necklace for her. The piece, which is from Africa was a gift from her boss who recently safaried there. However, the piece just didn’t fit her right. The focal pendants are hand painted ostrich shell and very unique. So, in an effort to sum up […]