Thu, 6 November 2014
In my interview with Amy, we discuss how she developed her fine jewelry style of beading, her retreat that combines mining with beading classes, and all about her new book titled, Seed Bead Chic. |
Thu, 2 October 2014
In my interview with Laura Zeiner, we discuss how she developed her freeform style, advice for newbies just starting to price and show their work, and her participation in Battle of the Beadsmith with a little topless photography thrown in. |
Wed, 30 July 2014
In my interview with Cindy, we discuss how molecules & origami became Cindy's go to inspirations, as well as some tips to help you hone your geometric beady skills. |
Wed, 21 May 2014
In my interview with Heather, she tells the story of how she developed Albion stitch, and we discuss teaching philosophy, her first visit to the US, and go down a few rabbit holes of inspiration. |
Wed, 16 April 2014
In my interview with Jeannette Cook, we discuss the early days of the beading business, her signature class called Mastering the Curl, and her experience using Big Cartel to sell her kits online. |
Wed, 19 March 2014
In my interview with Melissa, we discuss her gorgeous beaded masks, her book 'I Can Herringbone,' and her new venture, Bead Elves. |
Wed, 19 February 2014
In my interview with Margie, we discuss how to break out of color ruts, what colors look good on everyone, and what to do when you're making something for someone else and you don't like the colors they've chosen. |
Wed, 18 December 2013
In my interview with Nancy Cain, we discuss the breaking the rules, design process, and her class on Craftsy. |
Thu, 4 April 2013
We discuss architecture, self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, and the ever-morphing concepts in her latest work, Contemporary Geometric Beadwork. |
Wed, 6 March 2013
We discuss taking a idea from inspiration to design, the ping-pong effect of design collaboration, and the cool classes she will be teaching at Bead & Button. |
Wed, 6 February 2013
In my interview with Kerrie Slade, we discuss beading in only one color, dragons, and the true meaning of whimsy. |
Wed, 16 January 2013
We discuss freeform peyote beadweaving, drunken octopi, and reveal our challenge and blog hop. |
Wed, 15 February 2012
We discuss 3 keys to great design, her sold out retreat Beading by the Bay, and her grand baby Malayna. |
Thu, 7 July 2011
I talk with Gayle Goddard about why it's important to be organized and her unique perspective on studio organization. |
Fri, 24 June 2011
We discuss the unlikely origins of Beadwork magazine, a behind the scenes look at her newest book, and steps beaders can take to be published. |
Fri, 27 May 2011
I invited my friend and creative engineer Ralonda Patterson to co-host with me this week. We discuss the 7 benefits of entering a beading contest, and we hope more of you are inspired to take the plunge. |
Sun, 3 April 2011
We discuss how to find shows for your bead art, trademarks, and Diana's unique style of bead embroidery. |
Fri, 25 February 2011
We discuss beadwork as art, scanning your pieces, the evolution of beading, and Nancy's new book, Bead Tube Jewelry. |