#gone beading!, #beading with a view!

So much inspiration, so much to create and so much to teach! Sometimes it’s really hard for me to choose what to focus on.

I was so glad to get to interact with the native people on a human level, going to the mom and pop type places, where the kids sell their artwork.

Every time I do a photo shoot, it’s a big deal.

Moving with warp speed into 2023!

Children’s Summer Camp!

New Year New Exciting Things!

Studio Tour! I’m so excited about winter weaving again!

Win an original Mélina Be gift set!

This weekend I am trying something new: I am venturing into unknown territory.

As I sit in my backyard, it is 10:30 pm and the air is cool. Cooler than in the house. We don’t have AC and I am grateful for that but the outside air is feeling good after a hot day in the garden.

Inspired by all this organisation I have been purging my house and Piccola studio to give a lot away and thin down my collection of too many things.

After deciding to teach children and adults my fiber arts knowledge and tricks I am happy to say that the response has been amazing. Thank you all for trusting me to pass on these skills to your children.

Mostly I would like my art to be a gift. No money involved. I can say the same with my teachings.

You guessed right: I prefer to be outside making art or even inside in the evenings knitting, crocheting, weaving, sewing,…