mini bead flower sweetness

 

 

"I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers."  --  Claude Monet

I've been meaning to post a few images taken of work by Thelma Schweizer. These miniature beaded blossom are just so sweet.  I love the iris and the rose!  

 

 

I never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Schweizer.  Her daughter contacted me after seeing my Glass Prairie collection.  Her mom had passed away and she had a huge stash of beads for sale. Needless to say, I bought the stash.  They were still labeld as from Czechloslavakia.  It's an honor to work with the materials that someone so obviously treasured.  

I'd never been interested in making miniatures, but after seeing this collection, I am tempted. Tempted enough that I also bought many of her small vases! I think a collection of these little treasures would make a very attractive addition to my collection of pewter miniatures.  Imagine them also gracing a dining table set for Easter dinner or the cheer they would bring to the kitchen window on a cold winter day.    

Comments

[Kristin Nicholas]

Love these Lindsey - I bought some beaded flowers years ago at a thrift shop and still have them in a vase. But this collection is over the top.
Just saw your glass prarie - wow, that is fab! How did I miss it?
Hope you are well.
Kristin