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Website:	http://thelonebeader.com/ http://blog.thelonebeader.com/
Personal Information:	Lone Beader (n) 1. one who creates beadwork without the assistance or company of others. 2. one who prefers solitude while creating beadwork.
Personal Interests:	beads, beading, bead embroidery, beadwork, mixed media, painting, beaded objects, jewelry, wearable art, bead art, pop art, contemporary art, classic cars, rock 'n' roll, Boston, London, Porcupine Tree, Andy Warhol, Banksy

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The Lone Beader: Freeze Train

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Is your first blog post really 2 years ago now??? I can't believe it, either, but I am proud that I have been following your blog and each of the 590 posts from the beginning. :)

My 2nd blogaversary celebration! :D

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Silence is not really golden--at least for beaders. Seventy-four percent of beaders who voted in the latest poll bead while listening to music! Rock was the first choice (27%), followed by classical music (24%). Pop music came in third (17%).

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I'm in the press! The Sacramento News & Review printed this photo of my piece to announce the upcoming Taking Textiles Seriously show....:D

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Today

Flight of the Seed Beads

Two years of blogging is hard work! I need a vacation! So, today, I'm headed to Prague, Czech Republic. Prague, or Praha, is a city I've always wanted to visit ever since I saw that INXS video. And, when I heard they made beads there, I knew I had to go.... So, all day yesterday, I did a little preparing for my trip. One thing I was thinking about was bringing some beadwork with me to do on the flight or in the hotel. I have packed beads to go before, but usually only on road trips. I read Jean Campbell's Tips For Beading on Vacation, and was amazed at all the different ideas people had. I'm actually amazed at how many people bring beadwork to do on vacation. It seems there's so much sightseeing to do and beer to drink - when would there ever be time??

I thought about this, then I remembered Celticat. I thought, if she can make beaded dolls on the NYC subway, I can try this, too! I'm going to be away for 3 weeks, and that's a long time to go without doing any beadwork. I can't bring my beaded Boston trolley on the flight. At 19" x 7", it is way too big for traveling, not to mention, it would get crushed in my luggage...

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Then, I thought maybe I could start working on another part of the piece. So, I cut out some blue and gray felt. I glued the gray felt pieces in place with some Elmer's.

The gray felt will be seen through the windows of the train. I'm not sure I like it yet, but truthfully, I'm skeptical about every idea I have... Also, it will be tough to do this beadwork without the trolley to compare it to. So, this could get interesting. If I get the chance to do any beadwork at all, I'm praying that a little beading magic will happen... :0

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After I prepared my felt, I packed my pencil box to go. My travel box is lined with felt so my beads don't bounce around. Inside, there are seed beads, beading needles, Nymo thread, Thread Heaven, and nail clippers to cut the thread. I think I have everything! Now, I just hope it fits in my carry-on! I will miss everyone, but I hope to return with new inspiration, many photos, and lots of beads! Also, if you'd like to see some of the sights with me while I'm away, please visit my mobile blog... See you soon! :D