New FREE pattern: Triangle Weave Band

I just uploaded a new bracelet pattern—the Triangle Weave Band:

For those who have been asking for bigger beads, this one uses size 8 seed beads, size 6mm bicones and size 6mm fire-polished beads. The link to a downloadable PDF is located at the bottom of the page.

More free beading patterns

Here are a couple more free beading patterns that I have run across:

ECABonline.com's Braided Bead Necklace:

Easy Swarovski Star Earrings by Jennifer VanBenschoten (beadwork.about.com):

Netted Butterfly Bracelet at Jayceepatterns.com:

TryToBead.com's BlingRing:

And I will have a new free pattern soon :)

Tila Herringbone Bracelet by Marcia Balonis

Addicted to Tila beads? I know I am. And Marcia Balonis has just posted a beauty! Her Tila Herringbone Bracelet pattern is now for sale and it combines the best of both worlds—Tila Beads and the Herringbone stitch:

Right now, Marcia's patterns are available as print and mail, and payable via PayPal. She also has a number a kits for sale and will be teaching classes at this year's Bead & Button Show. For more information on how to purchase this lovely pattern, check out her Web site: BaublesByBalonis.net.

New pattern uploaded: Tila Bands

I just uploaded a new pattern to my Web site: Tila Bands, $5, also available at Bead-patterns.com.

This pattern is fully illustrated with detailed step-by-step instructions for two Tila bead bracelets: one using seed beads, bugle beads and Tila beads (left) and a second using seed beads, round beads and Tila beads (right). Note, I use 4mm tiger eye beads for the "round bead" but any 4mm bead will work: bicone crystals, fire-polished beads, round druks, etc. It's a very versatile pattern and one of my favorites so far.

New pattern uploaded: Rivoli Heart Pendant

I just uploaded a new pattern to my Web site: Rivoli Heart Pendant, $4, also available at Bead-patterns.com:

This pendant is made by first creating a bezel using the peyote stitch to hold the 12mm rivoli. Next, use netting to add 3mm fire-polished beads and 11/0 seed beads around this rivoli base to form a heart. The pattern is fully illustrated with detailed step-by-step instructions.