Trapper's of Starved Rock
St. Charles, Missouri










Beadwork is a very tedious
craft. It requires patience, skill,
a very good eye and not only an
understanding of what you're doing
but what it represents. Suzanne may
have an edge on most people who do
beadwork. When you have Choctaw,
Cherokee, Delaware and Lumbee
Indian in your heritage, the
understanding, the eye and the art of
beadwork will be instinctive. For over
20 years Suzanne has taken her craft
and made some of the most beautiful
designs, but has kept with her heritage
and crafted beadwork that represents the
Native Indian. Through a variety of
styles, including Ojibwe loom, Applique,
Lazy stitch and Rosette styles, Suzanne
creates her beadwork, but she is always
looking for different techniques to further
her craft skills. Among the many pieces
of beadwork she has made includes
Beaded Necklaces, Rosettes,
Garters, Collars, Earrings, Bracelets,
Rings, Hatbands, Trim, Purses,
Barrettes, Fans, Moccasins......just
about anything that involves beadwork, is
period and represents the Native Indian.
She even makes Shawls that give a very
unique look to period clothing. Suzanne
travels to several states, each year, to
participate in various Pow-Wows,
making Pow-Wow regalia. Attending
and participates in many Rendezvous,
Suzanne shows flat-landers her work and
what it takes to get to the finished
product. If you're interested in Suzanne's
beadwork, you can contact her by e-mail
at: