I'm working on my first bead embroidery cuff at the moment, and I'm getting to the point where I'm considering just ripping apart all of it. My brain keps picking out all the points where I messed up and saying "See, no one would ever wear this. It'll be so much easier to just take...

I just joined your forum. My name is Isabella Lam and I am beading for the last 3 years , with a lot of pleasure. I will be 45 on 7.28.2010 and feel OK with it. I own togheter with my husband a store in our country Israel and for now this is my studio . I am teaching other women's beading and different...

Hi, I suspect that you find the ultrasuede too flexible to work on. If this is your first bead embroidery project ever, you might find practicing on a piece of Lacy's Stiff Stuff or heavy interfacing helpful. This will get you going with the right tension. It is next to impossible to pull too hard...

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Hello, My husband and I are Canadian. We have been living and travelling in Chinas for almost five years. We love to go to local markets when we travel. I love the smells, the energy, and the excitement of everyone rushing around selling their amazing goods. After being in Asia for as few months we both...

I have read the previous thread, Robin's book, and checked out Lacy's Stiff Stuff. However, my projects are more like making bead and sequin appliques that can be transferred onto clothing. Lacy's Stiff Stuff / felt is too stiff, not pliable enough to make the appliques look attractive against...

Hi everyone! If you happen to be in the Boston area in the next month or so, you're invited to the Cambridge Art Association's Northeast Prize Show! My beaded White House painting,Taken By Storm, has been juried into this exhibit! You can see a preview of my work on the CAA website: http://www...

Hi everyone! I am thrilled to be interviewed on Beads Unlimited (UK)'s new Bead Barmy blog! Please stop by & check it out to learn more about me! http:​/​/​www.​beadbarmy.​com/​2010/​04/​beads-​and-​dogs-​and-​rock-​n-​roll/​ Thanks for your interest in my beadwork! :)

Hello everyone! You're invited to ' MEDIA MIX ' presented by the South Shore Art Center! My largest bead-painting, Time Traveler Trilogy , has been selected for this national juried art exhibition! :) Media Mix will feature works of art that offer "distinctive imaginative imagery using...