Beadalot EnterprisesI have an update on Beadalot. THEY ARE BACK! Every once in a while I do a Google search for them, and it finally paid off! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6830125 This is the link to their Etsy store. Go see them, they are really cool!I am also happy to report that, as of May 14th 2009, they are offering the kits for… Read more →
Category: bead embroidery
Bead Embroidery Tips & More Pictures of Edward
As I said, Edward Scissor Fish is very dimensional. You can see his little suede lined mouth in this picture. That is where the scissors are supposed to go. I love his top fin, I got it to be very wavy. It is two layers thick, and when you stagger the layers, you can coax the fin into a wave… Read more →
Edward Scissor Fish
Private collectionThis most amazing creature is Edward Scissor Fish. He was a kit from Beadalot Enterprises Inc. (they seem to no longer exist), although I added a little and changed a little. I just love him! He is probably my favorite of all of my “odd little figures” that sit in a happy group where I can always see them.… Read more →
Bead Embroidery
So, I thought I would show you a piece in progress. I am making this bracelet using bead embroidery. This is a technique I really love. I have not done as much of it as I would like.For some great instructions look at the book Beaded Embellishment: Techniques & Designs for Embroidery on Cloth (Beadwork How-To series) by: Amy C.… Read more →