Tag Archives: beading

AJE August Component of the Month Reveal!

Posted on August 30, 2015 by samwescott

My luck just never seems to run out! I was randomly chosen once again to participate in the Art Jewelry Elements blog’s August Component of the Month challenge. (You may recall that I was also chosen back in January. You … Continue reading →

Ravenclaw Custom Work

Posted on August 2, 2015 by samwescott

Hello, friends! One of the reasons I have not been designing much lately is that I have been working on custom work. Generally, I am not super keen on custom work, as it usually means making something that you have … Continue reading →

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Birthdays and Bead Boards

Posted on July 24, 2015 by samwescott

Hello, darlings! Firstly, I must apologize from being absent from my blog for so long. July has been an absolute whirlwind of craziness in my personal life and I have been stuck in the creative doldrums as far as my … Continue reading →

Posted in Bead and Product Chatter, Storytime | Tagged arts and crafts, bead board, bead mat, bead on it board, bead supplies, beading, beading blog, beadweaving, beadwork, craft blog, craft supplies | Leave a comment

A Time to Stitch 7 Embroidery Challenge – Reveal!

Posted on June 6, 2015 by samwescott

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 →

Posted in Challenges and Blog Hops | Tagged a time to stitch, art, arts and crafts, atts, bead embroidery, beading, beading patterns, beadweaving, beadwork, blog challenge, blog hop, bracelets, challenge, diy, hair accessories, jewellry, links, wescott jewelry | 21 Comments

I am a Miyuki Snob

Posted on May 20, 2015 by samwescott

I am a stubborn, unrepentant Miyuki snob (who isn’t being paid for this post – I promise). The kind of beadweaving that I do requires the seed beads that I use to be consistent, not only within a given tube, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bead and Product Chatter | Tagged arts and craft, bead shopping, bead stash, beading, beads, beadweaving, beadwork, exciting news, jewellry, jewelry, miyuki, picasso beads, product comparison, seed beads, toho | 11 Comments

New Design – Two Years Cuff with Kheops Puca Beads!

Posted on April 26, 2015 by samwescott

I am so excited about this, you guys! Ok, to start off, I would like to share that today is my two year anniversary with my husband, Ethan. It is in honor of this occasion that I have named my … Continue reading →

Posted in New Pattern Annoucements | Tagged arts and crafts, bead patterns, bead weaving, beading, beading patterns, beading tutorials, beads, beadweaving, beadwork, bracelets, crafting, diy, diy jewelry, jewellry, jewelry, jewelry design, kheops puca beads, wescott jewelry | 1 Comment

New Design – Best Dressed Hexes!

Posted on March 29, 2015 by samwescott

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 →

Posted in New Pattern Annoucements | Tagged art, arts and crafts, bead pattern, bead tutorial, bead weaving, beading, beadweaving, beadwork, crafts, hex pyramid, hex pyramid beads, jewelry, jewelry design, jewelry making, pattern, tutorials, two hole bead tutorial, two hole beads, two hole beads pattern | Leave a comment

Free Tutorial – Graduated Spiral Rope Stitch, Version A

Posted on March 4, 2015 by samwescott

So, spiral ropes are pretty ubiquitous in the beadweaving world, right? The basic technique is explained in the back of every Beadwork and Bead & Button Magazine and the internet is full of great free tutorials and YouTube videos on … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Beading Tutorial | Tagged bead work, beaded spiral, beaded spiral rope, beading, beadwork, bracelets, crafting, diy, diy jewelry, free beading pattern, Free Beading Tutorial, free spiral beading pattern, free spiral tutorial, jewellry, jewelry, wescott jewelry | 5 Comments

AJE Component of the Month Reveal!

Posted on January 30, 2015 by samwescott

So, I was lucky enough to be selected as one of the winners to participate in the Art Jewelry Elements Blog’s January Component of the Month Challenge! I was sent a secret handmade component by Caroline Dewison of BlueberriBeads. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges and Blog Hops | Tagged aje, art jewelry elements, arts and crafts, beading, beadweaving, blog hop, blogging, blueberribeads, caroline dewison, challenge, crafting, diy, diy jewelry, diy necklace, jewellry, jewelry, necklace, oak pendant | 29 Comments

New Pattern – Tracery Trinket with Silky Beads

Posted on January 25, 2015 by samwescott

Well, after a long design dry spell, I am finally ready to debut a new pattern! I enjoyed using Silky beads so much in my Diadem Bracelet, that I decided to keep working with them. After much trial, error, and … Continue reading →

Posted in New Pattern Annoucements | Tagged beadin tutorials, beading, beading patterns, beading tutorials, beadweaving, beadwork, bracelets, challenges, designer, diy, diy jewelry, jane austen, jewellry, jewelry, sam wescott, silky bead patterns, silky beads, tracery trinket, wescott jewelry | 2 Comments