hillcreststudio

All of my life I have been doing some sort of handcraft, from knitting, crocheting & needlework when I was very young, to the beading I did while in high school. One day in 1999, I walked into the bead store across the street from where I worked, & I was hooked again! I have been making precious, semi-precious, and hand-beaded jewelry since then, originally intending them for my own use. Friends (strangers, too) kept offering to buy my jewelry right off my body, so I decided to start selling my creations, and now I'm offering my one-of-a-kind pieces here.

My designs are influenced by the places I've lived -- New York City, San Francisco, Kauai, and currently Occitanie (France) -- as well as the many places I've traveled across the U.S. and around the world. One of my favorite things is exploring different techniques and materials. I am constantly amazed at the wide range of things I can create from simple materials. Come back to my booth often to see what new items I add.

My first book, "Two-Drop Peyote Patterns" was published by Kalmbach Media in November 2020. Previously, my chain mail design was featured in the March 2012 issue of BeadStyle Magazine and in the book "52 Bracelets" published by Kalmbach in 2012. It was the first chain mail (chain maille) piece I made amp; it was published by a major magazine! Woo-hoo! :-D

Please come back often to look for new items. You can also check out my Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/hillcreststudio

Thanks for visiting my booth. Make sure to browse the other great booths here. You are sure to find something wonderful!