Category Archives: Blog

I returned last night from a great weekend at Daventry with the Beadworkers Guild. As always, it was lovely to sit amongst so many dear old and new friends and bead, whilst catching up on each other’s lives – ah … Continue reading →

Don’t ask me why I fell in love with these huge, step cut, rectangle crystals that looked like pieces of chocolate! They did look delicious though when they arrived and I couldn’t wait to team them up with some gorgeous … Continue reading →

So that’s the final version for the kits – jet and Light Siam. Taking on the Jet Cosmic rings was a bit of a challenge and I was rather concerned that there would be an awful lot of black, especially … Continue reading →

I completed the Golden Shadow and Crystal Copper version over the weekend and I’ve just started on a Jet and Light Siam colourway. The colour choices have been led by the Cosmic Rings that were available and it’s a really … Continue reading →

I’m currently working my way through samples, putting kits together and writing instructions to take with me to the US. A very intense time! Last night I finished another colourway for the Morgan Le Fay necklace. I’m not a pink … Continue reading →

I bought some Swarovski Crystal Elements yesterday – I was searching for some more colours of the gorgeous Step Cut rectangles (like the Jet Nut ones) and whilst digging around for anything else I might need (to help bring down … Continue reading →

Recently my daughter Louise and I went to a lecture at the Wellcome Collection, and she took this picture of me – it was the first time that I wore my Luisa de Medici earrings and pendant. I love them … Continue reading →

I’m getting to grips with this new web site programme – about time too! I’ve now put up Gallery pages for my Medici Collection and the Morgan Le Fay necklace. So many designs, so little time! Having worked 3 different colourways … Continue reading →

Written by Melanie Wednesday, 26 May 2010 16:19 When the Spring BWG journal arrived it was a lovely boost to see my Crystal Rosette Pendant in the centre pages – always a thrill to see one’s stuff in print! Also … Continue reading →

Written by Melanie Thursday, 01 April 2010 19:05 I believe a year has gone by since I was last able to write my Beadblog! It’s amazing how much has changed at home, with one child flying the nest and another … Continue reading →