Monthly Archives: September 2008

Chickadee bead

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Karen

For Pearl: I purchased the chickadee bead at Half Moon Creek Gallery, when I was in Anchorage last summer. It was made by local artist Elise Strauss. I’ve found that she has a website, Koi Creek Beadworks, and she shows … Continue reading →

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Beads, Blairs & fleas

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Karen

It’s been a while. I’ve been busy getting ready for the quilt guild’s flea market, and beading. I finished up my patriotic, flag-waving piece just before September 11. I’ve worn it several times, and gotten many compliments. The tubes are … Continue reading →

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From my hot room

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Karen

I’ve been inspired by recent conventions to make something patriotic. I decided on peyote-stitched tubes, in red & white and blue & white. Here’s a photo from a couple of days ago: Since I’m not adding any silver, I don’t … Continue reading →

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