That’s right, we’re international now. Well, sort of. My folks traveled to Ireland a few weeks ago with friends, and judging by the photos, had the most amazing time! And quite a few of my projects made the trip with them.

My Mom got the most amazing photos of their time there. I was so happy to see quite a few featuring the things I have made for her over the years!


I’m getting these photos posted just in time for one more weekend of jewelry roll sewing. I have two more on the “to-do” list and one is for me. That should take up a bit of the rainy weekend ahead.
Thanks Mom for the great photos!!





We had a wonderful time in Ireland. The jewelry roll fitted into an overstuffed suitcase; it was easily locate-able every morning, and the jewelry got worn. The bag made the perfect carry-all for wallet, passport, camera— and I still had room for the heart-shaped rock from the beach at Roches Point.
The first picture was taken in Fanore, County Clare, on Galway Bay. The second was outside Rockview House, the Lea, Kinsale, and the third was in Millstreet, County Cork.