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A Time to Stitch 7 Embroidery Challenge – Reveal!

Hello, friends! It’s time once again for another Time to Stitch challenge from Christine and Therese! This time the challenge is to explore bead embroidery! I have some experience with bead embroidery, but it definitely a weak spot in my … Continue reading

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New Design – Best Dressed Hexes!

When my local bead store (Beaded Bliss in Harrison, OH) got in the new two-hole Hex Pyramid beads I had no idea what to do with them. They were beautiful, and the shop owner had purchased lots of gorgeous colors, … Continue reading

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YOJP – Week 1 – Personal Talisman

Hello, everyone! It would seem that I have completely lost my mind, as is evidenced by my commitment to the Year of Jewelry Project on facebook. The idea is that those who join the group commit to make, photograph, and … Continue reading

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Tweaked Version of SuperDuo Knit Herringbone Bracelet

So, I have been seeing lots of beautiful bracelets on Pinterest and Facebook made from Potomac Bead Company’s SuperDuo Knit Herringbone video on YouTube and was dying to try it for myself. When I finally got around to it, though, … Continue reading

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This Little Beader Went to Market

Hello, fellow beaders! So, this weekend the Intergalactic Bead Show came to Cincinnati and I managed to pop in for a bit of lightening-quick bead shopping. Since I work weekends and the show has limited hours, I was only able … Continue reading

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New Pattern – Follow the Rulla Brick Road

Next Sunday I will be making the drive up to Kettering, OH to teach my Follow the Rulla Brick Road bracelet at Carole Ohl’s lovely bead shop – The Bead Stash.  Carole’s shop is a wonderful place to spend a … Continue reading

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