Bucket List: Adventures in Bead Country
Read all about my once-in-a-lifetime trip to Prague and its surrounding areas, exploring the glass bead factories of the Czech Republic. (more…)
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Boho Bursts – Now on YouTube
I was excited to team up with YouTube star Jill Wiseman for my latest free project. Watch the video and get the PDF download to help you create brick stitch earrings and a matching pendant. (more…)
Make these Disco beads! FREE pattern!
Download and keep this fab free pattern to make my versatile Disco Beads using SuperDuos and seed beads. They are really easy to make and totally addictive. These fun 3-Dimensional beads make up fast and can be used for bracelets, necklaces and even earrings. A great project for playing with 2-hole beads. Why not experiment […]
My handmade wedding
My lovely husband and I tied the knot on a scorching hot day in West Sussex in June 2017. It was a magical day and after this year’s #MarchMeetTheMakerChallenge I have been reflecting on the many wonderful people who went into helping to make that day so perfect. Read on to find out more about […]
It’s competition time!
Win a £20 voucher to spend at Pinkhot! (more…)
Beading Birthday Bonanza
It’s my Beading Anniversary – or beadiversary if you will! This June it will be 10 years since I discovered my passion for beading. Join me for a special Make and Take style workshop at The Bead Shop in Nottingham, back where it all began! (more…)
Sense and sensibility – when literature meets beadwork
I’m delighted to be able to share my latest project – a very exciting collaboration that pays homage to a leading literary lady with Hampshire connections. (more…)
My first Pinkhot workshop
Stepping into the Pinkhot studio, I see lots of exciting kit before me: bowls of sparkly beads, iridescent pearls, whirls of wire, fancy tools – and a big plate of biscuits. (more…)
March Meet the Maker – Part 2
March Meet The Maker is over and it’s been a blast! I’ve really enjoyed the photo a day challenge and wanted to share the final two weeks of pictures with you. (more…)
March Meet the Maker
If you’ve been following the March Meet the Maker challenge on Instagram, then you’ll likely know a little about it – but if you haven’t then let me explain… (more…)
