Beading Gem recently posted about this great resource by Margie Deeb. Based on the Pantone color report which is published every season and used to decide color palettes for everything from fashion to paper plates, this downloadable document helps beaders to utilizes this information to make up-to-date decisions in regards to current trends when designing new pieces.
This may not be the way that you are used to working, but if you are hoping to make a profit from your craft, you might want to check this out and think about what your buyers are interested in seeing this season.
