Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Bead There or Be Square


I had the great good fortune to create the little gem that you see in the photograph with our local QueenofBeading. It is a dynamite, one of a kind, piece consisting primarily of a lamp worked focal point bead, heart shaped sterling silver chain, and brown leather cord. The necklace is a people-sized "Orchid Cowboy Boot" piece constructed from the Queen's generous allotment of beautiful handmade beads.

As those who live here know, our favorite places in the neighborhood for gathering are the mailbox, the middle of the street, and the kitchen table. If this Queen announces at the mailbox that she is beading at a kitchen table, don't walk: run! Run all the way up Lone Oak, if you have to. She is an incredible neighborhood secret resource and is one of the very best beaders in the country. This Queen welcomes novices and delights in patiently and professionally initiating the uninitiated into the multitudinous joys of beading. Her work is unique, magnificent, and currently on exhibit; if you haven't gotten to see it, you still have until the end of the month. My exhibit is on, as well, until the end of February. If you miss mine in the next couple of weeks, you will not be able to see the work again until November 2007. Treat yourself; visit http://www.queenofbeading.com/