Of chains and weaves

Finally,I have found the Woven chain instructions that I’ve been looking for ever since I saw an artist at work at the ISGB Gathering…I’ll try my hand at weaving a copper wire chain first and then move on to Silver:)….andthat’s something to look forward to:)!
There’s the Chain maille obsession too:)!There’s wire waiting to be transformed [...]

A few beads and a thought:)

I discovered Robin Atkins’ work and books in July.I wanted her book,Beaded Treasures,and chanced upon One bead at a time as well.This book promised to tell me all that I know about letting go of my mental block and use bead embroidery to express feelings words couldn’t/wouldn’t do justice to.
Reading the book was therapy enough:)…and [...]