I'm glad you found this post! I thought about you and this post when I saw your beadwork. Yes, beading is difficult and very time consuming. Also, I did not use a loom. I kept the sage burning while beading and smudged all of the material, giving thanks for each piece. I gifted this to a friend after he took care of my dog when I went into the hospital while on a trip. A-ho, thank you for the comment!
RE: Native American Style Beadwork