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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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New Design – Oculus Pendants!

Oh, my goodness, friends. I am sorry for being absent from the blog for so long, but I think you’ll forgive me when you see what I’ve been working on!   This is my new Oculus Pendant! Those two pictures … Continue reading

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Beaded Kumihimo Braids and How to Plan Them

So, I recently splurged on a bunch of Long Magatama beads from Miyuki, with the intention of making a glorious kumihimo necklace. I have recently finished this glorious endeavor and I now present it to you! Tada! After I posted … Continue reading

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Adventures in Bead Storage

Well, moving is a nightmare. Ethan and my original plan fell through and after a whirlwind of stress and panic, we have ended up in a temporary situation in a big, beautiful, moldy old house. The owners are trying to … Continue reading

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Where’d All the Jewelry Go?

Just a heads up for everyone who might be a bit confused by my almost-empty Etsy shop (since I know you all check my store daily). My husband and I are moving from our cramped apartment into an actual adult-sized … 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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Here There Be Dragons!

WARNING: This is a long, treacherous post full of Serpents, Dragons, and about a million links. Continue at your own risk. I’d been working on a gift for a friend lately and she finally got it in the mail, so … Continue reading

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Bridget’s Modeling Career

I have a pretty good system now for publishing my original patterns. Whenever I come up with a new design, I teach it at Beaded Bliss in Harrison, OH to a group of my dearest bead-lady friends. This last Saturday, … Continue reading

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In which Sam makes a mistake…

Generally, I use 6lb or 8lb Fireline and I like to be well-stocked in both sizes and both Smoke and Crystal colors. Unfortunately, when I ordered my last role of Fireline, I apparently bought 20lb instead of 8lb. Now, 8lb … Continue reading

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