Diane Fitzgerald

Country: USA

Design/Expertise-related information

What technique(s) are you particularly focusing on?
Beadweaving

Since when have you already been holding workshops?
1989

What fascinates you about using SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
Colors and color names and finishes, sparkle, versatility, image created; the contrast of shape with cylinder beads

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS color?
Today it is Capri Blue AB-2X but tomorrow…who knows? I love all colors with AB-2X finish. I have a collection of 325 colors in 4mm #5301.

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENT?
Art. 5301

What is your favorite design you have ever created with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
Merry Cherries Necklace

Personal information

What are your hobbies?
Only beading

How would you describe yourself in three words?
Happy, motivated and fulfilled.

What would you definitely take with you on a lonely island?
My husband (who is a walking encyclopedia), my beads (that I can't live without) and food (mainly chocolates).

What is the first thing at the day you usually do?
Beadwork, read the New York Times and have coffee; the order varies

What is your motto of life?
Enjoy life; encourage others in self-expression.