Wednesday, January 25, 2012

New patterns uploaded

I finally uploaded some new patterns!

Caroline's Cuff, $4.00, also available at Bead-Patterns.com.
This pattern is a variation of the Christmas present I made for my Mum-in-law so I named it after her. Although I used 3mm and 4mm fire-polished beads, you can use any type of 3mm or 4mm beads you wish (fire-polished, crystal, gemstone, pearl) as long as the bead size is 3mm and 4mm where called for.




Bistro Bracelet, $4.00, also available at Bead-Pattterns.com. It matches the Bistro Earrings & Pendant.



Monday, January 23, 2012

Sabine Lippert's Les Fleurs Necklace

I have to say, I just can't wait for Sabine Lippert's new book, Sabine Lippert's Beaded Fantasies: 30 Romantic Jewelry Projects (Beadweaving Master Class Series). Unfortunately, it won't be out til next May but publisher Larkcrafts.com has a free sneak preview and downloadable PDF of her Les Fleurs Necklace:


Just click within the text where is says "Click here to download a PDF of the project Les Fleurs Necklace from Sabine Lippert’s Beaded Fantasies" in the fourth paragraph. Not only do you get a PDF of the pattern but a full Table of Contents for the book and it is surely to be a wonderful treasure. What a beautful collection! You can find more of Sabine's patterns at her website, Trytobead.com.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Diane Fitzgerald's Midnight Snowflakes Necklace

Diane Fitzgerald's new book, Diane Fitzgerald's Favorite Beading Projects: Designs from Stringing to Beadweaving, won't be out til next March but publisher Larkcrafts.com has a free sneak preview and downloadable PDF of the Midnight Snowflakes Necklace:


Just click within the text where is says "Click here for a PDF of Midnight Snowflakes," in the second paragraph.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

New free patterns for 2012 from top designers

Three of the beading world's top designers have ushered in the New Year with three spectacular and FREE patterns.

Crystal Lotus Blossums by Beki Haley of WhimBeads.com:


Ribbead by Smadar Grossman of Smadar's Treasures:


Three Star Circular Peyote Stitch Earrings by Chris Franchetti Michaels, Beadwork Guide for Beadwork.about.com: