At one point last year between my two businesses I  needed to spend about six weeks on the road.   To keep myself centered during my stint as a road warrior. I started working on a beaded evening bag project. 

I picked up a satin evening bag at the department store, selected some of my dichroic glass cabochons to use as focal beads, assembled an assortment of compatible beads, and hit the road.   This first bag I made evolved during my travels to Madison WI, Philadelphia PA, Milwaukee WI, Wausau WI, Chippewa Fall s WI, Green Bay WI, Appleton WI, Denver CO, Las Vegas NV, Wilmington NC, and Charlotte NC. 

Blue Beaded Bag - Front

Blue Beaded Bag - Back

I find this type of work to be a form of meditation.  It’s a great way to quiet the mind and let go of the daily grind.  Plus I really liked the results! 

I’m happy to report that I was able to make the second bag I made in the comfort of my own home.

If you’re interesting in learning more about bead embroidery check out Sherry Serafini ‘s website at. http://www.serafinibeadedjewelry.com/index.htm.   Her work is beautiful and she has written a book titled, The Art of Bead Embroidery.  I found this book to be very helpful.  It reinforced the techniques I learned at a workshop at Bead Haven in Williamsburg VA.

January 8th, 2009 | Category: Creative Exploration | Subscribe to comments | Leave a comment | Trackback URL