Back on vacation in Canada again, grouse hunting and fishing this time. Soooo. Long drive and quiet evenings for beading. I really like these Tilas so this has been main project so far.

I haven't attempted the peyote stitch again... it's confusing to me. I did however make this 19x90 Starry Night loom beaded bracelet. I'm excited that it's finished.

Hubby had to go 3 hrs away topick up parts for a big job, soooo, I got to have some travel beading time and lunch out 😊. A nice easy pattern I wanted to try, ( with some of my SALE beads) and decided to make it a double wrap bracelet. I think I’ll use an antique bone button and loop for clasp. Go BOHO. ☺️

I love saving $$ so many sales and so many decisions. How many people purchase even though they have zero projects going on because they are saving 15-30% off.

I always google Bead store near me when I travel. I go up to Stanton Virginia a few times a year because Virginia prosecutors often have training at the Hotel 24 there. This time a new store popped up when I googled. I was stoked until I called. She had been out of business for almost 12 years and tried to get Google to take down her old business. Then she asked me what I was looking for. I told nothing in particular, I just liked to look at local bead stores when I travelled. She then offered to let me come out where she had her old inventory stored to pick some stuff out to purchase. She just happened to be in that part of Virginia this past weekend. I scored a ton of amazing stuff: West Germany beads, goldstone, Japanese milliefleur, mother of pearl, and vintage Swarovski crystals. Funny how a phone call can net you some awesome stuff. The last two are my pieces created from the 4th picture lot of West Germany beads and goldstone.