Every time I post a free pattern, there are always a number of beaders who email to thank me for my generosity. When I look at some of the other "free" patterns and instructions out there on the Web, I am always amazed and proud to be part of such a generous community of artists. So, for those of you who are not aware of just how much wonderful "free" stuff is out there, this will be the first of a multi-blog series.
Ruby's Jewelry Design & Beadwork
Whenever beaders email and ask where I think the best place is for a beginner to start learning how to beadweave, I always send them to Ruby's site and tell them to order a copy of
Beading with Ruby. However, Ruby also has loads of free tutorials up at
RubysBeadwork.com and they are all well-illustrated, step-by-step and excellent. It's quite a varied collection, reflecting years of hard work. My favorites are her
Herringbone stitch bracelets:
Whimbeads Free Beading Tutorials
This is where I learned to bezel a rivoli and there's also intructions for a
Flat Undulating Herringbone Bracelet that is just awesome. For those of you who have been wanting to try out Miyuki's new Tila beads, Whimbeads just uploaded their
Spikey TILA Bead Bracelet Tutorial:
Eva Maria Keiser Designs
If you are looking to learn some really unique beadweaving—and especially if you are a fan of the beaded bead—then check out Eva's
"Complimentary" instructions, available for download in PDF form when you click on an image on the
Learn page, with more free patterns available on her
blog.
I look at her work in her
blog and think, "Oh my heavens... never in a million years would I find the talent to create this kind of intricate beauty" but many of her free patterns certainly make me want to try.
More soon!
