Metal Jewelry Design Basics

I took another fabulous Wisconsin Union mini-course from Alison Lesniak.  In this class, she taught us the basics of cutting, joining, and soldering metal, as well as adding texture.  I haven't worked this pendant into a finished piece yet, but I am gathering ideas about what I would like the completed necklace to look like!

October Apples

It's been a busy month so far, so I haven't been able to spend much time in my sewing/craft room.  I did, however, take the time to admire the apples at an orchard near Baraboo, Wisconsin.  I figure that my sewing supplies will be there all winter, but the apples surely will not!  (Bottom photo is an "eggshell crackle" version of the top photo.)

Vibrant October

I met someone this week who said she was working hard to memorize the record warm weather we've been having.  She said we will likely need to draw upon this memory once or twice in the next seven months in Wisconsin!  Photo taken at Devil's Lake State Park yesterday.