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New Design : The Diadem Bracelet with Silky Beads

Posted on November 1, 2014 by samwescott

Since I first started using SuperDuos and came up with my SuperDuo Rosette Bracelet, I decided to try to design with new bead shapes as often as possible. This round I made a bracelet using the new Silky Beads – … Continue reading →

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New Pattern – Peony Necklace with Piggy Beads and SuperDuos

Posted on September 14, 2014 by samwescott

I have been so excited about this new necklace pattern and am so excited to finally share it with you! The pattern is available here, if you want to learn it yourself.   Tada! This is my newest pattern – the … Continue reading →

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Tweaked Version of SuperDuo Knit Herringbone Bracelet

Posted on September 6, 2014 by samwescott

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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Beaded Kumihimo Braids and How to Plan Them

Posted on August 8, 2014 by samwescott

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

Posted on August 2, 2014 by samwescott

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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This Little Beader Went to Market

Posted on July 13, 2014 by samwescott

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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