*Affiliate links are included in this post. Blanket stitch is a great decorative stitch on its own for various fabric projects. And when you add beads into the equation, you can create something even more beautiful! I used beaded blanket stitch for the edging on one of my recent projects, a bead embroidery statement necklace, […]
An Interview with Kerrie Slade
The art of stringing together tiny little beads to make something beautiful and unique totally fascinates me. So today, I’m really happy to bring you this interview with Kerrie Slade, an incredibly talented bead artist from the UK. Kerrie has had her original beadwork patterns published in Beadwork Magazine and Beading Daily and exhibits her […]
BeadTool 4 Review – Make Your Own Beading Patterns
BeadTool 4 for Windows and Mac is a beading programme for both hobbyists and professional beaders. It allows the user to create all sorts of amazing beading patterns, all with just a few clicks of the mouse. As you’ll know if you’ve been reading this blog for a while, beading is one of my favourite crafts! […]
Colour Palette Inspiration – Pop of Pink
Just a short and sweet post today for you! I came across this image recently and thought how pretty these pink flowers looked against the backdrop here. So I had a play around in Photoshop and made a colour palette out of it so I can use this for inspiration when making future crafty projects! Colour […]
Handmade Showcase: Memory Wire Jewellery
Memory wire is one of my favourite materials to use for stringing beads. It’s really strong and that’s why it holds its coil shape so well. It’s often used in jewellery-making for wrap-around bracelets and choker necklaces. Although memory wire is quite plain to look at when you buy it off the shelf, there are so many […]
