A Grain of Sand is a beading supplier which hosts a beading resource site titled the AGOS Bead University. It is a site worth bookmarking as there is a list of bead terms, definitions of gemstones, and a glossary of findings. These lists are illustrated with photographs which makes them …
Classic stitches have an article online which many contemporary embroiders and crazy quilters will find very useful. Jan’s Guide To Sequins covers different types of sequins, attaching them to fabric, dealing with different shaped sequins and Jan has written a good section on how to apply sequins to Aida and …
Beadage is created and run by is Emma McCreary. The site is rich in beading tutorials including numerous projects that are suitable for beginners. Beadage also houses a gallery of great eye candy. Articles such as the Metaphysical properties of minerals and gems and a beading glossary makes it a …
A PDF containing sample colour palettes, and bead suggestions, is on the Margie Deeb site in order to promote her book The Beader’s Color Palette. Also if you like looking at colour palettes or are a beader check out her blog Color for Bead artists On Sew and Sox Jen …
As readers may be aware I am in a clear it out, use it, get on with mode this year. I explained why and had a huge fiber diet weigh in and went on to declare my UFOs and WISPs. This week I have been decluttering. One question I am …
Settle down for a a cuppa as I have a few bits and pieces to write about before taking a blogging break for the season. Take it Further challenge News I have just updated the Take it Further challenge page and the sign up period is now closed. There are a …
Here I am again with my morning chatter affliction. On my post about the charm quilt I started, yesterday Pam asked in a comment “how many stitchers work in a variety of mediums? Most of the cross stitchers I know just do cross stitch. But many of the CQer’s like …
