Leona Patchwork Earrings by Trecy Bleich Artist_Brian Watson some calloused hands and a

some calloused hands and a clear idea of what I feel brings quality to a handmade object

Bonus project ideas at the back of the book give readers the chance to create their own art inspired by what they’ve learned

Pieces move one step diagonally forwards or backwards

I search for compositional arrangements that lend themselves to narrative possibilities

His interest in art was cultivated young by a strong community of artists in Minneapolis

Leona Patchwork Earrings by Trecy Bleich Artist_Brian Watson some calloused hands and aHandmade by Trecy Bleich of Atlanta, Georgia. These earrings were inspired by American quilting. In the south of Georgia I grew up using homemade quilted blankets made by my great Aunt Leona. This design is another way for me to bring my culture into the form of jewelry art but in a modern way. I hand beaded these earrings with three different beading techniques then added cotton thread at the bottom to complete the a crafted look. The earrings are