Sunday, March 20, 2011

The Beady Eyed Bunch meets again!

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Rikki was thinking....Excellent! Needles and string...my favorites!
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Riley says 'that's just painful, why do they have to come here!'
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But - here we all come!
Madeleine and Phyllis begin the ever important arm warm ups..
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While Vickie and Susan practice the rapid-response 'where did that needle go?!!'
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Ahhh.....then we settle in for some serious beading..once again hosted by Peggy, accompanied by her sister, Susan. Both gracious Southern ladies and wonderful hostesses and cooks! Thank you, ladies! Drew, The Guy, was out watching a movies - can't imagine why.
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The table begins to fill up with the tools of our craft...
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The focus is on the Ndebele weave this time. Bonani has been busy and brought some beautiful pieces...
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And Madeleine crafted Beady Eyed Bunch shirts for all of us! With her very own hands (and sewing machine)!! Thank you, Madeleine! What an unexpected surprise and we were so proud. We now have colors to wear...Laura and Bonani have on their Beady Eyed Bunch shirts
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So - really - where else could we go with this!!! Princess is trying to help me with my....my.....well....she's trying to help me with the 'updated' peace sign...who knew it needed updating? I thought it was pretty good just as it was 30 years ago! But I am trying to keep up with the times.
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Susan, Vickie, and Madeleine...
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Susan working by the glow of atomic fusion for her beadwork...
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I think that is how she makes her beautiful metal pieces, too.
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A group picture of The Beady Eyed Bunch in their gang colors! Pose #1.
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Where could we go with this? Where else???!!! I was working on an M&M doppleganger....good, no? Apparently it takes more practice than we thought. I don't think LLCoolJ will be knocking on our door anytime soon....but one never knows - there is a lot of cool, funny, and beautiful women in this room!
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And Peace to you until next time!!!

Monday, March 14, 2011

For the Beady Eyed Bunch!! The pattern for our Vernal Equinox Celebration!

I thought you might like to see a real life example of what you will be learning at our Beady Eyed Bunch Bash..

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Remember to bring the pattern, Fireline 6 lb test or Nymo D, and yourself. I will bring the rest for you.

See you soon!

Sunday, March 6, 2011

For the Beady Eyed Bunch - Ndebele, again

Peggy helped me pick out the colors for the bracelet I will be teaching at our next gathering. The beads are supposed to be mailed tomorrow but I am waiting until I get the beads actually in my hands before I post the pictures of it. It looks pretty good, though! Thanks for helping, Peggy!

Meanwhile - here is another round twisted Nedeble rope, I used a bead as a closure on this one. It didn't save any time, I may try again, though.
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Mini's turn to go on a walk!

Off she goes!
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This smells good...
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I think I will just dig up this very interesting smelling thing...
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Life is good! Hup, two, three, four...Hup, two, three, four...
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Mini decides she is finished with her walk, she is just a small Chihuahua girl....and she is no dumb blonde - she is looking for a ride!
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No luck...she had to 'hoof' it home! To a nice long nap.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Is it Spring yet?

No - not quite yet. But it was sunny! And 50 degrees! There is some green peeking out here and there. The view from my little webcam on the world.....aka, Life in a Quiet Southern Indiana Backyard.
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And Rocky got to go for a walk....without the white Rat!
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So - he says....are we walking or are we taking pictures?! Let's get moving!
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Rocky went on his first 2 mile hike in years - he is now sound asleep.