I have been beading for over fifteen years and my beadwork is bound up with my health. You will know this story if you have followed my blog before.
I started beading after becoming seriously ill and I have found the beadwork consistently therapeutic. Beading has also given me a creative outlet and I think this is a healthy thing for anyone. I have come to know a lot of other beaders and I realise that many of us are suffering from difficult health conditions.
So, although I wanted to write mostly about my beading adventures, I have also talked more personally. I think we can all support each other. Sometimes it is comforting just to know that you’re not the only one who is struggling. So, I’ve shared some of my struggles and doubts on here. Since I believe it’s important to speak out, I thought I had better start by setting an example!
I hope you enjoy reading about my general beading adventures in this part of the blog.
Yes, that’s right…I have decided to close part of this website for good. So, my beading supplies and beading kits are going, going, gone for good. And if you want any of them, you’d better hurry up as many are already permanently sold out! But before you panic, let me explain more… Why am I…
Well, another month has passed, so time to take a look at my new beading pattern for August 2019. In my last blog, I introduced a work in progress and debated whether or not to write up the pattern. Well, I have taken the plunge and produced a pattern for you… And not just a…
Now, I’m breaking one of my unspoken rules here… I don’t normally share my beadwork while it’s still in progress. But I have decided to make an exception and share a beading puzzle with you here. Why? First it’s International Beading Week, so yes, I am beading along with everyone else out there who is…
It’s the end of July, which, in the beading calendar, can only mean one thing…International Beading Week is here! For me, it also means another look back. So, just in case you missed anything, here are my July 2019 beading patterns. The first of these is actually related to International Beading Week. So that seems…
Yes, another month has flown by, so it’s time to take a look back on my June 2019 beading patterns. Now, I’ve been taking a bit of time out this month. So, you can breathe a sigh of relief as you’ll get a chance to catch up too! I have also been putting plans in…
So, another month has passed! Which means time to take a little look back at the new May 2019 beading patterns. As I hinted last month, I have abandoned the beaded bead challenge…at least for the moment. I’m sure I will make some more beaded beads this year, but possibly not one a week! This…
So, what will you find in the April 2019 beading patterns? Some beaded beads – you were expecting those, I’m sure! An Easter project that actually will work for any summer occasion. And a few other little gems that I’m about to share… April 2019 beading patterns for beaded beads Now, I have to confess,…
Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve started work on a project that I’ve long dreamed about. You’ve probably heard me mention my other website: the My World of Beads blog. Well, I started that up five years ago, with the intention of creating a resource to help all beaders. I’m still growing and shaping…
Welcome to my monthly beading pattern round up. This gives you a quick overview of my March 2019 beading patterns. So, it’s the best way to check you haven’t missed out on an awesome project! During this month, I’ve been exploring a couple of themes. So, I have a lovely selection of new patterns based…
People often ask designers where they get their inspiration. Sometimes this is just curiosity, sometimes it is in an attempt to learn. Now, inspiration comes from all sorts of places. So, this month, I went looking for some beading inspiration in 2019 fashion trends. February saw the major catwalk fashion week shows in Paris, London…
