This summer, I learned to bead on a loom, and I ended up making four bracelets and four anklets. While I was at it, I also made a bunch of earrings. Here they are, all nicely displayed:
Not bad for a beginner, eh? Now that it’s officially cold here in the northeast (notwithstanding our 60-degree weather today), I’m starting to work on making knitted mittens, booties, hats, and scarves. Together with the beadwork, I’m hoping to get together enough homemade treasures to sell at one of the local craft fairs next year.
Just thought you’d like to see some of the things I’ve been up to when I’m not blogging. 
© 2010 by Rachel Cohen-Rottenberg
This is so beautiful! I especially love the pink earrings.
Wow, Rachel, that’s all so incredibly beautiful! You’ve got quite a talent! Just wonderful. That’s all I can say.
Just wonderful.
Such colourful beauty, Rachel. Thanks for showing us your happy creations.
Wait a minute . . . do you expect us to believe you actually have a life outside of autism? Seriously, not bad for a first year’s work! This sounds like a big project – these craft fairs can be a major sensory challenge. Good luck!
My friend told me about your blog, and I am enjoying reading about your journey. I’d like to say I love the ladybug earings and all the breacelets. In honesty my favorite ear rings are not the ones on hooks. As they tend to poke me in the neck behind my ears. I like the closed clasp type. I dabble in making a little jewelry myself, I find it realxing to create a pattern and make it into a beautiful piece of art. Wonderful ! !
What a lovely, fun variety of work! I want the ladybug earrings…
You wouldn’t consider selling online through Etsy or some such, in addition to craft fair sales?
I wish we lived closer. I would love some coaching on a few knitting projects.
Are you good with socks? Can’t seem to get the hang of the double pointed needle thing.
Love your work btw. Beautiful!
Aw, thanks you guys!
JoyMama: I was just thinking the other day that I should look into selling on Etsy. Thanks for reminding me!
Jennifer: Earlier in the year, I knit a pair of socks on double-pointed needles, and then I discovered a method that uses two sets of circular needles (explained in a book called “Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles” by Cat Bordhi). It takes a little bit of getting used to, but it’s much more fun than using DPNs. I use DPNs only for finishing hats and occasionally for mittens.
I LOVE the bracelets and the anklets.
Thanks, Isabel!