“Treasure Hunt Necklace” was created using decades-long collections of ethnic beads, yarns, fabrics and hoarded finds. I feel fortunate to have a unique collection of mediums from which to create my current work. Length: 30″

There was a little bag I brought back from Thailand years ago. I loved that bag and wore it to death! The bag’s basic concept was ultimately the inspiration for the Secret Pockets I’ve been making for some years. Here, I have repurposed embroidery and beads from that precious bag. It is now the “pendant” hanging on one of my corded necklaces covered with William Morris fabric and in my Tribal Jewels series