I’m convinced that socks are aliens. They certainly are UFOs – Unfinished Objects that multiply without your consent, encroaching on your work spaces, whether they were meant for bead work or not. This month in the design studio, they have …
UFOs and Beady Things – Thoughts on Clearing out the Aliens in Your Stash Read more »
So as soon as the Gallifrey One Art Show was over, I hit the bead board running, mostly to distract myself from the shocking news that Gallifrey One conventions will only be with us three more years as Founders Shaun …
New Line: Beaded Needle & Scissors Case Patterns Read more »
Hi all. Happy March! Have you ever beaded a seed bead project, only to discover it looks awful and it had to be torn out and started over? Is there a way to avoid this? How can I do it …
March 2024 Ko-fi Exclusive – Review – OGees Seed Beading Design Board Read more »
Compiled from the over 15,000 amazing and experienced beaders in our two Facebook groups (with additional bonus tips not seen there), these tips have been tested and vetted by yours truly for the entirety of my 24 years as a …
50 Top Tips for Peyote Stitch Newbies (and the rest of us!) Read more »
I want to know why. Why was this allowed to happen? Why did a company that has been around for 45 years, made their products in the USA and who had thousands and thousands of customers pass quietly from the …
A peyote stitch beadwork project for my kitchen motif. It’s for a food that starts with the letter “P”. Can you guess what it is? More updates and pics to come. Stay tuned.
Someone challenged me to create the famous “Fab Four” (i.e. The Beatles) in pen wraps, so here they are.
Greetings happy beaders! The local big Los Angeles/Pasadena Bead and Design Show is coming NEXT WEEK and I’m planning on attending to hit up their long-time vendor there, Garden of Beadin’, for their large selection of Delica beads. So, I …
What a fun and amazing Gallifrey One we had this year! The convention was back up to full attendance numbers (it sold out back in fall last year) and there were so many amazing cosplays! I want to give a …
