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MEMORIES OF MOTHER—p. 48 Skill Level: Beginners Artisan: Susan Hughes from Designs by Susan 210-646-0022 [email protected] Susan has been making jewelry as a designer, teacher, and artisan for 12 years. She is co-owner of a bead store with her sister in Garden Ridge, TX, where her material of choice is wire, although she loves metals and bead embroidery as well. They offer a wide variety of classes, and Susan has honed her skills by teaching wire classes where students learn the importance of attention to detail and craftsmanship while exploring their own natural creativity. Her inspiration comes from various places-colors from nature and form from fabric patters, scroll work and architecture. Jewelry Artist & Instructor Sue Charette-Hood Designs Patterns: Cut The Grass Bracelet - p. 36 & Foldover Crystal Earrlingsp. 40 Sue Charette-Hood is an award winning Canadian jewellry artist living in San Antonio, TX, where she is President of the San Antonio Bead Society. She is also a member of the Dallas Bead Society, Great Lakes Beading Guild, and is a member of the Etsy Bead Weavers Team. Kumihimo and off loom bead stitching are her primary loves. She is a frequent invited guest Designer/Teacher and featured artist at International, National, and Regional events, as well as local bead shops and societies from Texas to the Carolinas. Sue is an active fund raiser and her designs have been featured in numerous publications. RitzyToo Announces the Appointment of Sue Charette-Hood As the Liaison contact for all bead enthusiast groups and individuals. Many of you know, or recognize, Sue Charette-Hood to be an energetic/talented creator with a high level of knowledge and experience in the art of bead jewelry making. Her track record as an organized and enthusiastic leader is known to many, and RitzyToo considers Sue a loyal supporter and a trusted, award winning article, tutorial, and ideas contributor to its Magazine. Sue may be reached via her email at [email protected] or by calling RitzyToo, 1.800.298.9647. Sue shares RitzyToo’s mission and desire to bring innovation and opportunity to the entire beading community. We look forward to working with her in the future. RitzyToo.com | RitzyToo! | April-May | 7