"Laighla"

This piece was requested by one of my former coworkers.  It was to be teal and yellow with maybe a bunch of poinsettias.  This is what the creative process produced.  I added some faux pearls and pearl-colored seed beads to tie the color scheme together.  Hidden bells under the flowers give it a festive jingle.  All hand-beaded.

Austen I - "Amy"

This commission required that I combine three loves of Jane Austen, music, and the color sky blue.  The master design is a needlepoint rendering of the musical notation of Adeste Fidelis in Gregorian chant.  The crest is decorated with tassels and satin covered buttons.

Beach Bum ~ $55

This one is for those who would rather spend Christmas in the sand than the snow.  It is approximately 14" long, made of a soft sandy-colored upholstery fabric with scalloped lace.  The three largest pieces were hand beaded, accented with genuine shells, freshwater pearls, and small pieces of jasper.  The lining is a rustic linen-like fabric.