Pendant finds!

Last Saturday, I went to another bead show. I guess it is the season for them here.

I found more pendants from the same vendor, (Ancient Moon in Watertown, MA) that I purchased pendants from last weekend. They brought more and different ones. ;-)

Since Ancient Moon is local (well - rather local - sometimes the north shore seems very far from someone on the south shore - of Boston) I should be able to visit them almost anytime. However, that is a major trip to me.

Now, all the possibilities are swimming around in my mind. Should I use Chain Maille, Kumihimo, or seed beads or ... ???? I need to focus on one at a time.

Any how, I need to get off the computer and start designing. Unfortunately, that will probably involve purchasing some more parts. Oh, well.

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Kazuri beads and other goodies

Saturday, two other friends and I travelled to Marlboro, MA to the Innovative Bead show. I really enjoy that show. It is held in the Embassy Motel. All the vendors are on one floor and each have their own room which includes a living room turned into a show room for their wares and a separate bedroom where they can sleep. The show starts on Friday and ends on Sunday.

It must be great to sleep with your wares and not have to set up and take down each night.

You wander up and down the corridor and enter those rooms that interest you. Hmm... which ones don't interest you?

I have always liked the Kazuri beads at the bead display of Kazuri Bead East, but have not purchased any until Saturday. I like the beads and I, also, like to support a Fair Trade Business. The beads are hand made in by women in Kenya. They are payed a fair wage and are often the sole support of their family. They are a members of the Fair Trade Federation. One of those win-win situations. I've always tried to quiz vendors about their sources and support (buy from) those that have good working conditions.

I also found some nice fibers for a Kumihimo necklace or bracelet. Now it snowed here all night Sunday and almost all day too. So, I had time to do some planning and designing. Nothing complete yet but later this week I should have something new to show.

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