Sunday at FIT

Every year I see the ads for the Glass Art & Bead Festival in New York City. And every year I miss it. I live 20 minutes away.

Today I went.
This is the second bead show I have attended. The first was last spring in Santa Fe. Today’s event is smaller, more intimate. The location is wonderful…NYC’s Fashion Institute of Technology. When you finish the show there is still plenty to do in the vicinity to warrant the parking fee. (We went to Whole Foods)
First stop Soft Flex. They seem to have the deepest discounts at bead shows, and no disappointment today. I met Sara Hardin of Ask Sara fame. On her very good advice I picked up one of the smaller wigjigs.

I dragged my son along and he became enthralled with the work of Joan Miller and Penny Michelle 

And seemingly sharing a space, MyElements by Yvonne. Vibrant color, fantastic playful designs. Mesmerizing. And the artist…what a fun personality!

I took the time to watch Andrew Thornton's table. I wanted to stop by and say hello. We have ‘met’ on the web, wanted the opportunity to say hi in person. I am so very happy I did. Andrew represents Green Girl Studios and, of course, Andrew Thornton! A very kind and talented young man. Andrew gifted me with some of the Green Girl Studios pewter. Never having used pewter before I am impressed with the quality and richness of design. (No, dear son, you may not have the mermaid…and put that skull back.)

Lisa Kan lured me with the fabulous richness spread across her table. I’ve been wanting some of the wire lace. Just last week while working on a design thought the wire lace would be just the thing. Lisa had a fine selection and I bought a fine selection.

A bead shopping spree is never complete without a bit o’sparkle.

K Gottfried Inc! Have you seen Swarovski’s fire opal? BTW I only looked at 10% of the Swarovski display. I was in enough trouble.

 

Valerie (who is no longer counting her pennies, they are gone.)