Your information resource for beads and beadwork, by Katie Dean
You have just over two weeks until Valentine’s day. So, if you’re looking for a spectacular project, I have five new Valentine beading patterns that you might like to try. This time last year, I pointed you towards some Valentine Continue reading Valentine Beading Patterns: 5 beaded box designs
The early part of the year always feels like a time for new beginnings. I think one of the ways a lot of beaders make a new beginning is by looking at their beading stash. Let’s face it, you’re a Continue reading Stash Busting Beading Projects
As I write this post, the beading community is reeling from the discovery of several scam beading websites. I would like to say this will be an isolated incident that we can clear up. Sadly, scammers will take opportunities wherever Continue reading Scam Beading Websites: How to spot them and avoid them
If beading is your hobby, then what better way to treat your Mum than with a special gift? So, if this sounds like a good idea, here are some fabulous Mothers Day beading projects for you to try. Forget the Continue reading Mother’s Day Beading Projects
Do you love the Fall? Well, this is a great time of year to celebrate the season. So, I’ve picked out my top five Fall beading tutorials for you. There’s something to try whatever your level of experience. So, here Continue reading Fall Beading: 5 Best Tutorials
Are you stuck for beading projects? Struggling to find a new idea to inspire you? Summer is the perfect opportunity to get beading. All that daylight is such a help for seeing the beads! So, how about some summer themed Continue reading Beading Projects for Summer
Did you know that free beading patterns can be a really bad idea? I’m going to tell you why. Then show you how to find great free beading patterns. If you get through that, I have a little treat at Continue reading Free Beading Patterns
I love beading and frankly, any excuse for a new beading project is a good excuse, I think! So, as Lent arrived and the shops started filling up with Easter eggs, I began to think that Easter is a good Continue reading Easter Beading Projects for Everyone
There are all kinds of areas of inspiration for beading, so I have been trying to take a look at some themes for you. In this blog I am focusing on beading patterns for food. If you know my work, Continue reading Beading Patterns for Food
When I talk about Men’s beading patterns I could take two different angles. I might want to consider beading patterns that are perfect for men to make. Or I might want to consider beading patterns that make gifts that are Continue reading Men’s Beading Patterns
If you enjoy French beading, then it occurred to me that it would be really useful to have a single place where you can get links to loads of French Beaded flower tutorials. So I’m starting that list here. I Continue reading French Beaded Flower Tutorials
That’s right…Strictly Come Dancing is back on TV and Strictly fever is here once more for the Autumn. Every year I marvel at the gorgeous costumes. Just how many crystals must be stitched onto each one? So, in honour of Continue reading Strictly Inspiration: Sparkling Bead Projects to Download
I should start this post with an honest confession: I have very mixed views about Valentine’s Day. On a personal level, it is usually either a reminder of how recently my heart has been stomped upon, or perhaps how long Continue reading Valentine Beading Projects
Beaded baubles have been really popular for a few years. There are a huge range of patterns available, ranging from simple netting that drapes over a bauble, to more complex bands of beadwork featuring festive images to go around baubles. Continue reading Beaded Baubles Tutorials
If you’re a crafter, then the chances are the months running up to Christmas are a busy time for you. The fun starts around August, if not earlier, as you search for inspiration for something different. Well, look no further Continue reading Christmas Beading Projects
So what is geometric beadwork? Well, you may be relieved to hear, it does exactly what it says on the tin: it is beadwork that is formed from basic geometric shapes. It is most commonly three dimensional in nature, although Continue reading Geometric Beadwork Patterns
If you’re looking for summer beaded jewelry, you might be thinking specifically about jewelry you can make to wear with your summer outfits or take on holiday. If that’s the case, then think again – any piece of jewelry can Continue reading Summer Beaded Jewelry Projects
This blog looks at patterns for making beaded animals. In each case you will get an overview of the pattern, including handy information about its suitability, materials and techniques, along with a link to buy it. Beaded Animals 1: Cat Continue reading 5 Beaded Animals Pattern Links