On this day 30, yes 30 years ago my mother called my aunt to let her know that she had a brand new niece for a birthday present. I really can’t believe that I’m 30, it seems like I’ve only just left my teenage years behind. Poor Millie had to suffer through being petted thisContinue reading “It’s My Birthday!”
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Dress, dress, dress
I have made a start on one of the few Toho kits I still have left to make, that I have. Of course there are more out there I wish to buy eventually although they seem rather hard to find at the moment. And on top of that my supply of spare miniature mannequins hasContinue reading “Dress, dress, dress”
Day by Day
Well I have gotten as far as I can on my sphere with the red beads I have; not enough beads remain to finish another triangle but I did manage to get half done and I really like how it is turning out. I have ideas for more project of the kind but they willContinue reading “Day by Day”
WIP work in progress
Well yesterday my friend Penny, her cousin Lilly and I had an adventure to a small markets which was more of a food truck gathering, not that I’m complaining because there were dumplings. I have had this sphere sitting on my desk awhile now and while I don’t have anywhere near enough red beads toContinue reading “WIP work in progress”
Oh forgotten post!
I cannot believe that I actually forgot to post on Wednesday, oh well I shall have to try to do better. It has been yet another busy week but it has also been productive so that is something. Also my best friend gave birth to a beautiful baby boy on Wednesday, which is very exciting.Continue reading “Oh forgotten post!”
SnowMan Box by Julia
Now if you haven’t figured it out from the amazing little Snowman box; Julia S. Pretl is an amazing designer and high up on my wish list are all of her box patterns. There is a link at the bottom of the page and if you are a beadweaver I recommend buying her book andContinue reading “SnowMan Box by Julia”
Bead Machines!
I’ve been working hard in-between distractions, cat’s claws and a burn to make three types of beaded cycles. For Videos visit my insta page @DelicatebyLou you can find out about other bead turning machines at the CGB blog and in their third book when it is released. The first one I made with the helpContinue reading “Bead Machines!”
Life and the best laid plans
Yesterday I caught up with a friend who I haven’t seen in ages, it was really great but did kind of dashed my beading plans for the day as I was out from just after seven am until after three pm. Its super important to catch up with friends and do more than just bead,Continue reading “Life and the best laid plans”
My beading dreams
Well writing post at night has apparently become a thing, though I’m gonna put in more of an effort to write Fridays some time during the actual day. My family are always up to something and it is very easy to get distracted with coffee, lunch, dinner and the like. As fun as it isContinue reading “My beading dreams”
Mirror, Mirror on the ball…
I might still be a bit of a tomboy but I do have a massive girly streak, which might explain why I took to beading. Because lets face it, like a niffler I really love anything shinny as long as I don’t have to wear it. So it was really only time before i foundContinue reading “Mirror, Mirror on the ball…”
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