I haven't forgotten. There just aren't enough hours in my day nor days in my week! To find out what I've been up to the last several months, you can check out our family blog: www.beyondourborder.blogspot.com Now you'll see why.
During our recent travels to Mexico by car, I have come up with several design ideas which have been brewing in my mind. I'm truly looking forward to the moments of beading again soon. I will explore more with the raw silks from Argentina along with some wax threads from Venezuela. Randall and I may take a trip(Guadalajara) looking for some new fibers and beads from Mexico. My thoughts are to do my own hand weaving and knotting incorporating various beads, turquoise, glass to create a unique pendant - one that you may put a little something in like some money or a credit card... So many idea's and so many possibilities are all just in storage for now!
While in Mexico I have witnessed the Huichol native Indians creating such tedious sculptures of art. It is amazing how much time and patience it must take to work with these tiny little seed beads of vibrant colors placed so strategically. Creating all kinds of pieces from jewelry to clothing, these natives who speak no English and very little Spanish are quite intriguing to watch.
To learn more about the Huichol check out this link.
