Need to blog about Sarah Thompson...

First off, this is her piece (Mira) which was 1st Place in Bead Dreams and Best in Show Runner-up at this years' Bead & Button Show...

I cannot believe someone can bend different thicknesses of wire with their hands into this beautiful elegant and delicate piece. To me, one who suffers from arthritis in my hands just cannot fathom how she does it. However, I have tried this art but my fingers just won't cooperate.

Diane Hyde - WOW!!!...

I always think the last gorgeous piece of beaded jewelry I saw was the greatest piece I've ever seen until I come across the next one. I think to myself..."that is the most beautiful piece and how could any piece be any more beautiful?". The next piece is always more beautiful than the last piece that I thought was so beautiful that nothing could be any more beautiful than it. Does that make sense to you? I hope you get my drift.

My latest finding is by Diane Hyde, and her neck piece "Tangled Up In Time" which placed first in the Crystal Jewelry category. You can find out more from her sites http://www.dianehyde.com.

Besides beautifying each piece with wonderful beads she'll add metal findings, a style we are calling steampunk to her pieces.