It’s tutorial time!! And this one’s a video of how to make a funky flower bead. I love making funky flowers. They make great pendants and earrings and I even use those that I make as focals on macramé bracelets … Read More...
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Annet invents square-drizzle stitch
Annet of Fat-Quarter combined Lakshmi’s square-knot flower technique with drizzle stitch to create a beautiful new dimensional stitch. Get the details from Annet’s blog post.
Tutorial: Turks Head Knot
The HANDS ON! site has two tutorials — slide show and video — for creating the Turks Head Knot, which the site says can “produce a flat knot or a tight ball knot that can be used as decoration on … Read More...
Day One at CHA – Cool Glass and Stuff for Glass
Today I spent half a day at CHA. Did my demo of macramé to promote my book, Mod Knots and then wandered around about half the show. I had a pressing engagement and had to run early but I’m returning … Read More...
Make CQ pendants
Pat Winter points us back to a project she completed nearly a year ago, and I totally agree that it deserves another look. Using a large macrame bead as a base, she created crazy-quilted pendants. The step-by-step tutorial was published in…
Tutorial: Turn Glass Beads into Cabochons with Glass Fusing
I was looking for some interesting tutorials to share with you guys. Especially something that blends two glass crafts. So here’s a tutorial on how to take your glass beads and fuse them into cabochons. It’s on GwacieBeads.com. Too … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn Glass Beads into Cabochons with Glass Fusing
I was looking for some interesting tutorials to share with you guys. Especially something that blends two glass crafts. So here’s a tutorial on how to take your glass beads and fuse them into cabochons. It’s on GwacieBeads.com. Too cool.…
Cool Glass Beaded Curtain Tutorial!
As I was trolling around Facebook I came upon a cool glass beaded curtain and I felt I had to share it…it’s on the Art Bead Scene blog posted by Heather Powers. It’s a tutorial and besides glass beads they … Read More...
Cool Glass Beaded Curtain Tutorial!
As I was trolling around Facebook I came upon a cool glass beaded curtain and I felt I had to share it…it’s on the Art Bead Scene blog posted by Heather Powers. It’s a tutorial and besides glass beads they use…
Let’s Talk About Glass
Allow me to introduce myself. I’m a crazed bead maker. An avid glass enthusiast. I fuse it and melt it and will mosaic it if that needs to happen. I teach bead making and glass fusing and have been fortunate … Read More...
Let’s Talk About Glass
Allow me to introduce myself. I’m a crazed bead maker. An avid glass enthusiast. I fuse it and melt it and will mosaic it if that needs to happen. I teach bead making and glass fusing and have been fortunate…
Book Review: Beading VISUAL Quick Tips
Beading VISUAL Quick Tips by Chris Franchetti Michaels
- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Visual; Spi edition (January 9, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0470343834
- ISBN-13: 978-0470343838
- Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
Need a little help with your bead working … Read More...
Plant Your Flowers the Sustainable Way – Recycled and Eco-Friendly Garden Ideas
Looking to brighten up your space with flowers and do your part for the planet? You’re in the right place. Whether you’ve got a green thumb or you’re just starting to dabble in gardening, there’s something incredibly satisfying about planting … Read More...
Jewelry Artist Mini Interview: Jana Roberts Benzon of JRB Art & Design
Today we meet Jana Roberts of JRB Art & Design. She is an EXTRAORDINARY polymer clay artist. She creates these AMAZINGLY organic pieces that look like wild sea creatures. (pictured above). So lifelike, you want to gently hold one … Read More...
ROMANIAN POINT LACE
Little did I know when I found this lovely book at the library that one could not buy one for less than $185!!
The list price inside the cover is $26.95. It was published in 2003 by BTBatsford Publishing (UK) … Read More...
Don’t Deny Your DIY- Interview: Jen Neitzel of DIY Lounge
DIY Lounge is a super fun, crafty workshop space in Portland, OR. They are located in an adorable arty store, Collage and offer a ton of crafty classes. As a testament to the thriving Craft market in Portland, DIY has … Read More...
Tammy Powley AKA The Crafty Princess
Tammy Powley is a prolific author, blogger extraordinaire and did I mention amazing jewelry designer. In this interview Tammy and I chat about her latest book Picture Yourself Creating Metal Clay Jewelry, Bead Bloggers, her position as editor at … Read More...
Jewels in Fiber
The first time I saw Marion’s work in person at an art show, I was completely blown away. The micromacrame work is so incredible and so SMALL!! I couldn’t image making it-but she teaches classes in it. If you can … Read More...
CONTEST TIME AGAIN!! Think Winter….
Okay, I’m ready to host another contest. This one is for the best CROCHETED SNOWFLAKE. The snowflake can be an ornament, a wall hanging, a doily, a runner, an applique, or whatever – so long as it can be … Read More...
Crochet Patterns – Father’s Day
Here are a few quick projects that could be made for Father’s Day.
How about a stadium cushion in his favorite team colors:
Every Dad can use a special place to relax with this hammock.
Ok, so the hammock … Read More...