Writing a blog post during a tropical storm seems as good a time as any.. It’s also a great day for packing up all my seed beads! Later this week, I’m moving from Quincy back to the city of Boston. … Continue reading ![]()
Packing Up My Beads to Move..
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New Beaded King Charles Spaniel Pin!
Long time, no post! After moving to Brighton (Boston) a few weeks ago, I am slowly getting back into the swing of things. I haven’t quite set up my beading ‘studio’ yet, but I have unpacked my seed beads and … Continue reading ![]()
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Fire Polished Eyes
Until I finish unpacking all of my beads and set up a more permanent work space, I will be concentrating on smaller projects. My latest piece will be a beaded portrait of a friend named Geoff. Geoff is an optometrist … Continue reading ![]()
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Lazy Stitch Forehead
This week, I’ve been busy beading. I worked on my beaded portrait a little more. Using the lazy-stitch technique, I stitched red, orange, and blue seed beads onto the forehead, nose, and lips. I’m not sure it looks like my … Continue reading ![]()
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New Beaded Rough Collie Pin on Etsy!
Last week was a rough week for me. Lost a friend to skin cancer. It’s hard to bead when your heart is heavy and all you can see are tears, but somehow I managed to finish beading a new pin … Continue reading ![]()
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Weekend Bead Shopper: Russian Dolls
Recently, BeadCrafty.com sent me some shiny new beads! Check out these cute hand-painted porcelain Russian doll beads! These measure 26mm – a bit larger than most beads I use, but I absolutely love them, especially since I visited Russia last year. … Continue reading ![]()
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Bead-Embroidered Airedale Terrier Pin
Check out my new beaded Airedale Terrier pin! Since my family had an Airedale named Tawny when I was growing up, I decided I should always have one available for sale. This piece was created using only Japanese size 15 … Continue reading ![]()
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Beaded Portrait Progress
This week, I’ve been busy working on my beaded portrait. This piece is slowly coming together. I am lazy-stitching size 11 Czech glass seed beads to felt using Nymo thread. I am using a lot of red beads, but I … Continue reading ![]()
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Weekend Bead Shopper: Freshwater Pearls
Recently, I received a package full of beads from the Philippines: freshwater pearls! These beads were sent to me courtesy of beadsandfindings.net. I absolutely love the unique colors, texture, and shapes! I can’t wait to incorporate them into one of my … Continue reading ![]()
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Jack Russell Terrier Bead Embroidery Tutorial For Sale on Etsy
This weekend, I’ve been busy working on my latest bead embroidery tutorial now available for sale in my Etsy shop! This PDF file includes a sketch which you can print out and use as a template, a materials list, 24 … Continue reading ![]()
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Free Shipping on Etsy thru Monday!
Today is Small Business Saturday. Since the holidays (and Cyber Monday) are now upon us, I have decided to celebrate by offering free shipping on everything at The Lone Beader’s Gallery Shop now through Monday, November 28, 2011 (within the … Continue reading ![]()
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Creating Holiday Beadwork Orders..
Last week was busy! I created 2 made-to-order dog pins that sold in my Etsy shop! First, I worked on this little Yorkshire Terrier: Then, I created this beaded West Highland White Terrier (aka. Westie): If you were to order … Continue reading ![]()
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Beaded Radio City iPhone, iPad, & iPod cases!
I am thrilled to announced that there are now new ‘beaded’ Radio City Music Hall iPhone, iPad, & iPod cases listed for sale in my Zazzle shop! I do believe this is my favorite beaded painting & Zazzle design thus … Continue reading ![]()
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Holiday Beadwork Sale!
This week, I am running a big holiday sale on Etsy (powered by Etsy on Sale). All ready-to-ship beaded dog pins & pendants are now 10% off regular price now through December 24. Also, get FREE SHIPPING this week only … Continue reading ![]()
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Beaded Hair & Eyeglass Frames
Today, I think I finally finished the beadwork for the portrait (of my friend, the optometrist) I’ve been working on! I stitched silver bugle beads around my recycled eyeglass lenses to create frames. Then, I stitched gray, brown, and gold twisted … Continue reading ![]()
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A Beaded Lhasa Apso Pin for Christmas
This week, I found the time to create a new beaded dog pin – a Lhasa Apso! These sweet dogs lend themselves well to beading because they have long beautiful flowing hair. For this pin, I used several different colors … Continue reading ![]()
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The Making of a Beaded American Eskimo Dog Pin
This week, a Facebook friend suggested that I make a beaded American Eskimo Dog pin and I was up for the challenge! First, I traced my sketch onto a piece of Lacy’s Stiff Stuff. I don’t usually use Lacy’s, but … Continue reading ![]()
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Beaded Happy New Year Sale on Etsy!
To thank all of you who have followed my blog over the years and to celebrate the end of 2011, I am running a major sales event in my Etsy shop all weekend. For 3 days only, all jewelry, beaded … Continue reading ![]()
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Sophie the Beaded Lhasa Apso
Soon after I sold my first beaded Lhasa Apso pin, I received a custom order request for another one! I was asked to create a bead-embroidered likeness of an adorable little dog named Sophie. My customer sent me quite a … Continue reading ![]()
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My Bead Embroidery Tutorial, Tried & True!
I am so thrilled – one of my customers in the UK made her own beaded Jack Russell Terrier pin by following my tutorial! Then, she blogged about her experience! I am very impressed with her perseverance in this project … Continue reading ![]()
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