I am a beader.  

I began using beads as embellishments in my art quilts, something to add a little sparkle and catch your eye.

Then I found bead embroidery--using various sizes and shapes of beads to transform an object or make a piece of jewelry.  Each bead is sewn on by hand to make a design that evolves as I go--nothing is planned out.

So now my fabric travels also encompass travels for stones and beads to use for pieces I sell in galleries and at shows.