Category Archives: Beading Techniques and Experiments

May Pattern Review 2019

Posted on May 31, 2019 by samwescott

Hey, everybody! I have been a busy bee this month and you guys should be getting a new pattern next weekend. But in the meantime, I’ve checked in on three more of my old patterns and did some major updates … Continue reading →

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April Pattern Review 2019

Posted on April 30, 2019 by samwescott

So, this months I was supposed to check in and review at least three of my patterns, but I only had time to revisit two of them. Oops! It’s been a very busy month for me in my non-beading life. … Continue reading →

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Update on Buta Bracelet Pattern!

Posted on April 1, 2019 by samwescott

Hey, guys! Yes, I did just post yesterday. And in it I mentioned in passing that I should try the Buta Bracelet pattern with PaisleyDuo beads instead of ZoliDuo beads, to see if it still worked. And I did take … Continue reading →

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March Pattern Review 2019

Posted on March 31, 2019 by samwescott

Hello, lovelies! How’s your March going? We’re starting get signs of spring and I feel like my creative juices are flowing! I’ve been brushing up on old techniques and sorting through my stash and it feels so good. If you … Continue reading →

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February Pattern Review 2019

Posted on February 25, 2019 by samwescott

Hello, my beady friends! So, just as a reminder, for one of my New Years Resolutions, I decided to review each of my patterns this year. I’m making new samples so that I can check that the instructions are still … Continue reading →

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Of Bricks and Boxes

Posted on February 19, 2019 by samwescott

Hey, everyone! So, I haven’t posted in a bit, but I have been SO busy.  First off – I had the chance to take another class! I almost never get to take classes (I think the last time was several … Continue reading →

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January Pattern Review 2019!

Posted on January 31, 2019 by samwescott

Hello, my lovely friends! So, one of my resolutions for this year that I’m most excited about is that I want to review my patterns this year. As of now, I have 36 patterns available, but since I’ve had to … Continue reading →

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Last Big Projects of 2018

Posted on December 29, 2018 by samwescott

Evening, folks! I wanted to share the last few projects I’ve been working on this month that I’m pretty proud of. They’re both techniques that I’m not super comfortable, so it was a great set of challenges. First off, I … Continue reading →

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Christmas Ornaments 2018!

Posted on December 16, 2018 by samwescott

Hey, everybody! Is anyone else absolutely drowning in holiday prep and activities? I’ve been at a slight loss lately because, even though I’ve been beading plenty, it’s all be been for gifts, so I can’t post photos anywhere! But! We … Continue reading →

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20lb Fireline Update

Posted on October 30, 2018 by samwescott

Hey, guys! Just got a quick post today. Remember back in 2014 when I accidentally bought a huge spool of 20lb Fireline (haha, jk. Nobody read my blog back then!) I had a bit of brainstorming and made a pretty … Continue reading →

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