I have been a multi media artist my whole life. My mediums have been sewing, quilting, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, friendly plastic and now wire work and gemstones.

I have been working with gemstones and wire for about 6 years. I also teach lessons and sell my jewelry mostly in the northwest. If you want more inspiration you can check out my website at www.designsbymadalynne.net and my Etsy Shop at www.madh11.etsy.com.

My passion is color. It's everywhere! The most enjoyable part of beading is mixing all the textures and colors. I want to keep learning and growing and currently I have all the supplies to do lampworking and PMC. The problem is I don't have the space. Soon, my youngest will be going away to collage and I will be able to confiscate his room and make a glass studio.

Every February I go to Tucson to the Gem and Mineral Show. As a designer you need to have an edge. I look for hard to find items. It's an amazing show. Tucson, here I come!!!

There are a few designers that have been an inspiration to me and others:

Eni Oken
Lisa Kelly Niven
Sharilyn Miller
Iza Malczyk

Thanks for stopping by and have your best creative self day!