The Exemplary 2025
1st Place, Professional Orginal
Popular Choice
Judge’s Choice
This original design started with the purchase of the Raku element in the center. Each of the four panels surrounding the center are stitched with a band of peyote bead work and rows of seed beads, semi-precious gemstones, and crystal beads. It was very satisfying to use some of the beads that I have been collecting for many years. The design is embedded into a handmade wooden box.
National Academy of Needlearts Gallery