Studio notes and Musings

Introducing: Sweet Meadow Knits

Introducing: Sweet Meadow Knits

As an artist and a small business owner I am passionate about supporting other artists and small businesses. I love when friends share their special finds with me, so I...

Introducing: Sweet Meadow Knits

As an artist and a small business owner I am passionate about supporting other artists and small businesses. I love when friends share their special finds with me, so I...

Stone Stories Part VI: Carnelian

Stone Stories Part VI: Carnelian

Carnelian is one of my first gemstone love affairs. I've been using it in my work from the very beginning, and I don't see myself stopping any time soon! It...

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Stone Stories Part VI: Carnelian

Carnelian is one of my first gemstone love affairs. I've been using it in my work from the very beginning, and I don't see myself stopping any time soon! It...

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Stone Stories Part V: Chrysoprase

Stone Stories Part V: Chrysoprase

Chrysoprase (pronounced kris-uh-praiz) is the green of new leaves, of Granny Smith apples, of tart spring days when the sun warms you just enough. The pure green color of Brazilian...

Stone Stories Part V: Chrysoprase

Chrysoprase (pronounced kris-uh-praiz) is the green of new leaves, of Granny Smith apples, of tart spring days when the sun warms you just enough. The pure green color of Brazilian...

Stone Stories Part IV: Tanzanite

Stone Stories Part IV: Tanzanite

Tanzanite makes me feel light and happy when I see it. These stones are like little fairy treasures! They have a beautiful violet-blue color that changes with the light.  Some...

Stone Stories Part IV: Tanzanite

Tanzanite makes me feel light and happy when I see it. These stones are like little fairy treasures! They have a beautiful violet-blue color that changes with the light.  Some...

Stone Stories Part III: Rutilated Quartz

Stone Stories Part III: Rutilated Quartz

Romantically dubbed Angel hair, or Venus hair, I love rutilated quartz for the dramatic bursts of color within clear quartz. I also love how quartz, one of the most common...

Stone Stories Part III: Rutilated Quartz

Romantically dubbed Angel hair, or Venus hair, I love rutilated quartz for the dramatic bursts of color within clear quartz. I also love how quartz, one of the most common...

Stone Stories Part II: Chalcedony

Stone Stories Part II: Chalcedony

Chalcedony can be found in a lot of colors, but I'm drawn to the soft blues and purples, such as Holley blue which is found in Oregon (and is more...

Stone Stories Part II: Chalcedony

Chalcedony can be found in a lot of colors, but I'm drawn to the soft blues and purples, such as Holley blue which is found in Oregon (and is more...