Workshops at York Beads, New York
I could never have dreamed I'd be teaching in New York, let alone two workshops! I have Perry Bookstein of York Beads to thank for having faith in me and booking two classes: 12th June: Tsarina...
Ticket discount to Spring Knitting & Stitching Show
STOP PRESS!!! If you're thinking of booking a class at the show read on. I've just had some great news from the organisers of the Spring Kitting and Stitching show. They are offering a special discount...
Spring Knitting & Stitching Show
This morning as I walked down the garden I remarked on how beautiful the Spring sunshine was, and coupled with the fact that there are wonderful green shoots everywhere, I feel a huge relief from...
The satisfaction of finishing a piece!
I am on a real history trip at the moment, working my way back and forth through different eras as the mood takes me - and it's so much fun!!!!! When I was a child, my...
The Spring Knitting & Stitching Show – Workshop tickets now on sale
Just a quick 'heads up' to let you know that the Spring Knitting & Stitching Show has now made its workshop tickets available online. You can browse through the workshops here and book a session. I'll...
Beadschool Video Tutorial – Techniques: African Helix
Video Tutorial with Melanie de Miguel. In this video tutorial I demonstrate African Helix stitch. It's a fabulous structural stitch, that can be used on its own as a necklace rope or bracelet, or, as you...
Video Beading Tutorial: Tips & Tricks – Protect Your Crystal Cabochons
It can be soul-destroying when you've put so much hard work into making a treasured piece of jewellery, and you notice it has started to deteriorate. Have you ever noticed how older crystals have lost...
Swarovski 4627 Rectangle crystals for Leonora
Instagram is OK for an instant fix but I had to finally get round to blogging about the arrival of these stunning Swarovski crystals. Opening the boxes I felt like a child at Christmas time!...
Abbey Road Beaders – Byzantine Cross workshop
I spent a brilliant weekend in Nottingham, with the Abbey Road Beaders teaching my Byzantine Cross workshop. I was treated to a lovely warm welcome, super hospitality and generosity - we had such a laugh....
Knitting & Stitching Show – Oct 2013
Wow, what a busy time it's been for me recently, with weekend workshops at Great Escapes and Stitchncraft, and then came the Knitting & Stitching Show in Alexandra Palace. The interesting thing about teaching workshops...