What do you think of the name for this design?
I started out calling this design “Minnie’s Duo Cuff,” but the Bead&Button decided to help me out by listing the class as “Minnie Duos Cuff.” I was trying to make a play on words–Minnie being a woman’s name, and that there were lots of two’s in the pattern, as well as MiniDuos. But then it all sort of flattened out/got confusing! In my mind’s eye I was envisioning the scene in Pride and Prejudicewhere Mr. Darcy dances with Elizabeth Bennett. Mini Duet? Minnie’s MiniDuo Duet? Confusing?
Fortunately for you, the actual diagrams and instructions are clear and precise. You, graceful beader, will float through this pattern with no slipups whatsoever!
Hi Mary,
Back in 2013 I saw a necklace you designed in Beadwork, the cornucopia, and I fell in love with it. Now I’m not talented like you so there is no way I can even try and make this by looking at the picture. I was just wondering if you have ever thought of selling the pattern? I would buy it for sure. If it is for sale could you please direct me to where I can purchase it.
I thank you so very much,
Debbie Capra
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for the wonderful compliment. It is always nice to hear when someone really likes one of my designs! Sorry to say there is no pattern available. Based on some of the patterns and tutorials out in the fabulous beading universe, it would be possible to pattern the cornucopia part, but I don’t have it at this time. When something is very complicated and a one-off, there is not much incentive for me to pattern it and I only teach workshops a few days a year. I am working sculpturally again and always try my best to document and note the steps in the process. The tubular and spiral shaping is always a challenge. I hope you signed up for my very occasional newsletter so I can notify you when new things become available. All the best to you in your beading adventures! Mary