Several weeks ago I was looking through the Fire Mountain Gems site (as you do) and noted that they will send a free 530-page catalogue if you leave your name and address. They did too - all the way to Oz! And my friend got herself one also. It contains a lot of information as well as scrumptious beads to buy, and examples of jewellery made from their beads.

I have some lovely beads that belonged to my mother and grandmother, I couldn't wear them as necklaces as they were much too tight. Eventually I took them apart and now I am using them to make new jewellery.

That is, when I'm not sewing - or quilting - or knitting - or crocheting - etc -

Cheers
JennieG