Yesterday I headed back to the Bead Boutique with my friend Miss K for a jewellery class entitled ‘Luscious Lariats’. The day had been booked before my mother took ill (again) and I was really surprised and relieved to make it. We were both looking forward to a relaxing afternoon crafting.
I knew it was going to be a good day when we were immediately presented with a cup of tea each. I mean what’s the point if you can’t have a cuppa at the same time. Soon however the class started, the were basics explained and we dispatched around the shop to collect the beads for our necklaces. I initially thought of going for a purple theme, as did Miss K, but ended up with a green one. Those were simply the beads the caught my eye in the end.
Here they all are spread out awaiting further instructions. More tea and cake arrived at this point which was all the excuse I needed for a break. 
I spent much of the afternoon from that point onwards cursing my fingers which had suddenly forgotten how to work and trying not to look a complete incompetent fool. At one point I was convinced I was about an hour behind everyone else and was seriously worried I wouldn’t get finished. How embarrassing would that have been? However it all came together quickly in the end so I’d been panicking over nothing.
And here is my finished Lariat necklace. How beautiful is that! Our hosts Jess and Patrick were wonderful, really friendly and encouraging. We’re now eyeing up more classes for later in the year 
Oh and I even had time to make a couple of matching earrings in the end as well
