The Loch Ness Sea Dragon III beading kit and pattern (inspired by the Sea Serpent in Kate McKinnon's book,  "Contemporary Geometric...

It's finished and I think it's a stunner (click on the photo to see it better)!  Of the three Sea Dragons I've made thus far (all...

"Nothing succeeds like excess!" Maggie Smith, playing old Lady Grantham, made that statement in Season 3 of Downton Abbey. When it comes...

Life has a habit of getting in the way. I was making good progress and had finished the second row of tiny horns on my Sea Dragon III...

Nine pounds of Delicas and over one hundred colors to be exact - that's a lot of beads! It took three hours to unpack and I'm presently...

It's been months since I've been to Chicago. Years ago when I lived in the greater Chicago area, I often frequented what has been dubbed...

I think my passion for jewelry began that day; fifty-some Septembers ago (does that make me an antique?).  It was my birthday and I had...

I'm not sure what the title of this Sea Dragon (my third) will be. When finished, it will sport eleven wings and seventy (yes, 70!)...

From the time I was able to dress myself, I was aware of what colors went well together and how proportion determined a "look".  With my...

Peekaboo in her regal and aloof pose is modeling my bangle, "Moroccan Delight", which was my first foray into geometric beading with...

I've been weighing, packaging, and labeling Delica beads, measuring lengths of memory wire, and making tiny seashells molds for both...

My Sea Dragon wrist wrap Variation is finished and I LOVE it!  Initially inspired by the Sea Serpent in Contemporary Geometric Beadwork...

I have a cookbook by that title. It is, of course, filled with sinfully delicious and decadent desserts that incorporate chocolate.  As...

I think earrings are the most difficult jewelry to photograph.  Because of reflection, shooting jewelry is not an easy task in of itself,...

This earth-toned Variation of the Sea Dragon wrist wrap is coming along nicely (albeit, each row for a piece of this length is taking...

Have you received your April 2013 issue of Bead and Button magazine?  On pages 64 through 66 you'll find a tutorial for my designer...

Ever since I finished my jungle toned green “Sea Dragon” wrist wrap (inspired by the Sea Serpent in CGB ), I’ve wanted to make another in...

I'm often asked if I teach and the answer is a resounding "No". Standing in front of an audience causes my brain to freeze up and words...

My colorful “Azteca” bangle (inspired by the Wings section in Contemporary Geometric Beadwork ) has been well received and I’ve had...

You've seen my "Sea Dragon" wrist wrap (inspired by Contemporary Geometric Beadwork ) in previous posts. Well good news - the pattern and...