Don’t miss this important exhibition of beadwork and beautifully embellished bead embroidery of personal, celebratory and utilitarian objects. There will be no shortage of eye candy for inspiration! Read more in our Issue 54. Maria Rypan www.rypandesigns.com
Category Archives: Beading
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Imagine learning to make beautiful beaded gifts or accessories in three easy lessons! It’s possible with the help of passionate teacher Diane Mugford. This Hatzic Lake, British Columbia, designer considers herself a teacher first and a designer second because what she designs tends to be projects for her students. “I am often asked to teach […]
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Bead point is a quick way to add dimension and shine to a counted needlework design. Read more in our Spring 2016 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Brenda Franklin www.bfdesigns.on.ca
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When you fan crystal-tipped bugle points around a filigree dome, you get a dramatic snowflake. This is an adaptation of my famous Fanwheel Snowflakes which start off with a circle of beads. Here, we explore overlapping points around a metal dome-shaped filigree cap. For fun and instant gratification, you can add bugle points around any […]
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How elegant. Make them for your Christmas tree, or better yet, make them for family and friends. Beaded ornament covers make great gifts for teachers and hostesses during the Christmas season. Read more in our Festive 2011 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Diane Mugford 604.820.7932 [email protected]
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[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] The challenge: Take ANPT’s Summer 2012 palette and design beadwork to reflect the season. I created netted X’s & O’s as a contemporary version of a Ukrainian-style ‘gerdan’. A keyhole opening was incorporated into the netted collar in place of every other traditional ‘X’. It is an easy variation on the […]
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[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] As we bare our skin to enjoy the warmth of the sun, why not display some “attitude” with this bead crochet necklace from designer Diane Reda. Some bright coloured beads or unusual shapes will get you noticed if you make this project to wear to a summer barbeque or wedding. Diane’s […]
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[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] It’s spring! Time to lighten up, add colour, insert a new item into a wardrobe and feel a bounce in every step. One quick way to freshen your look is to create a new sparkling piece of jewellery. Start by making Roxann Blazetich-Ozols’ crocheted beaded necklace using all the colours of […]
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[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] When I review pictures of spring time, I see market carts filled with tulips, crocuses, daffodils, and other spring flowers. A picture of some of our own bulbs pushing through the snow inspired this design. Like our garden of purple tulips and crocuses peeking out of the snow, I decided on […]
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Special Feature : Beading Series – Part 1 of 3 Imagine learning to make beautiful beaded gifts or accessories in three easy lessons! It’s possible with the help of passionate teacher Diane Mugford. This Hatzic Lake, British Columbia, designer considers herself a teacher first and a designer second because what she designs tends to be […]