Copprclay beadcaps, before firing, a photo by wandering spirit designs on Flickr.

Gearing up for capping and coring a lot of hollow focals. The Gathering is only two weeks away and I have sooo many things left to do before I’m ready!
Looking forward to seeing my glass people, feels like eternity since I’ve been able to ‘talk shop’ with someone. Should be an exciting time. I’ll post some more pics once I’ve gotten a few more beads done…also having fun playing around with patinas, we’ll see if anything comes of it.

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Currently, the ISGB Gathering in Rochester is keeping me busy with building inventory for the Bead Bazaar on Sat. July 27th. Updates coming soon on new work, growing babies (my little E just turned one!) and the occasional sewing project.

Linda’s Birthday Quilt Collage, a photo by wandering spirit designs on Flickr.

Finally got some pictures of my sil’s birthday quilt that I’ve had finished a few days now. It’s a mix of linen and cotton fabric, remade in a larger size since she loved the one I sent to my cousin for her new baby. Hope she likes it!

Evie and pink hat collage, a photo by wandering spirit designs on Flickr.

I tell you- I die from the cuteness. How could I have forgotten this was in her drawer until today?! My mother-in-law made it for Evie and now I am praying for cool days in San Antonio so she has reason to wear it.

I’ve been creating work, but have been absolutely terrible about getting pictures. It hit me this past month that not selling at BABE! probably had me a little down, in addition to missing the ISGB’s 20th Anniversary Seattle Gathering in July- I hear both events were awesome and was sad to miss out on selling and seeing my peers especially.

 These little buggers were hard as Hades to shape- need to consider buying some parallel mashers.

 No lie, I’m totally in love with my little munchkin- but she can’t really contribute when I want to talk shop or fondle other peoples beads. This time goes by so fast and soon she’ll be zooming around the house like my four(!) year old. So I consider it a fair trade and hope to soon be back to making meetings w/ my glassy peeps and attending shows next year.

Been meaning to do this for weeks, baby girl has certainly kept me busy.
I renewed a few sets and hope to get more photographed soon.

On even more exciting news, though very tardy in telling you- Kerry Bogert’s new book ‘Rustic Wrappings’ has a project using my Moroccan hollow focals! The necklace is gorgeous and the book is great, I’m really looking forward to trying a few of the techniques when some free time comes along.
There is a set similar to the one in the book currently in the shop, if you’ve been waiting. 🙂

Hoping to sweet talk hubby into working with me to get some time at the torch this weekend, it’s been way too long.

It’s a girl and we’re due mid-June!
Apologies for the silence on the blog, been busy getting ready for our big move to Texas..San Antonio to be exact.
The packers will be here tomorrow and I’m not in the best frame of mind for such a big event.
Luckily, hubby is uber-organized and we’re more ready for this move than all the others we’ve ever done.
It’s going to be a busy year. Already missing my studio space and looking forward to getting set up again as soon as possible and re-opening the Etsy shop.
Oh, and early Happy Valentine’s Day greetings to everyone!
See y’all on the flip side 🙂

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You must enter the code to receive the 25% off, sale is good til Wed. night- happy shopping!

 I’m thinking of having a flash sale this week some time, been wanting to figure out the whole sale code thing on Etsy. Editing photos right now, but expect something on Monday 🙂