Embellishing a belt with antique mother-of-pearl buttons using a box as my "third hand"
During my drive from Southwest Colorado to Prince Rupert, British Columbia to catch the ferry home to Juneau, Alaska, I spent my days making belts while Dan drove. I was making these belts to sell during the Native art market hosted by Sealaska Heritage Institute at “Celebration 2012” in Juneau.
This "third hand" support was so convenient on this long road trip; it also held my glue, floss, pin cushion, scissors, leather needles, etc., and it held the next set of belts I was sewing! This cardboard box is a real keeper!
Flathead Lake, Montana
We drove through beautiful country; some I missed because I was either sleeping OR I had my head in the box sewing away!
Was I really sewing belts on a windy day on the side of the road near a glacier in Banff National Monument or was I just posing for this photo for my blog?
In Banff/Jasper National Monument
If you want to experience dramatic scenery in Banff/Jasper National Monument, go in May when the roads are generally clear, the sun is fairly warm and the snow is still on the mountains OR go in the Falltime when the colors are spectacular along with newfallen snow – check your weather report before embarking on one of the most beautiful drives in North America! I’ve done this drive twice in the past two years; awesome!
You really SHOULD BE HERE!