My First Slate Project
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Category: Craft
My Headpiece
I beadstitched a headpiece to match my new regalia. While I have used lazy stitch in the past to bead (barrettes mainly), I’ve never used that stitch for something this big. I had a bit of trouble along the way – not enough beads in the colors I started with for one. Two – I didn’t have the technique down pat, And, three, it took … Continue reading My Headpiece
Busy Beader
I was a busy little beader gearing up for pauwau season. I made a headband for a dear friend from size 8 delicas. My loom has interchangeable spring coils to accommodate different size/type beads. This was the first time I’ve loomed with beads that large and I was happy to see how fast it went. Here are some pictures but I neglected to photograph the … Continue reading Busy Beader
My Soul Knows You
My Heart stings, thinking of You The pain is deep and soon forgettable Buried beneath work and family Time to move forward Pushing through Rejection. Thoughts drift toward you and Are quickly brushed away Like snow on my windshield As I drive through the day. At night it’s more difficult As dreams turn to you As I awake I push Them aside and … Continue reading My Soul Knows You
Tribal Tribulations (Part 1)
The call came while Lydia flipped her grandchildren’s pancakes. Lydia glanced at the call ID and frowned as she looked at her treaty husband’s number. “Hello?”, “Oh, it’s you, Oakes. How are you?” She continued the frown while listening and plating the kids’ supper. “Uh huh, well, what makes you think I can do anything about it? Can you hold on, please?” Lydia called her grandbabies … Continue reading Tribal Tribulations (Part 1)
Cheryll Toney Holley 