As part of my continuous learning process I constantly try other people’s patterns. Not every pattern I try, runs smoothly till the end. Today I would like to share an idea I adopted from Elena Hellenca’s tutorial for a pendant (more…)
Just in case you would ask why I called it A Perfect Day in Seattle, I can assure you, that it was perfect in my subjective opinion. It was one day trip for which my family and I expected to (more…)
Some time ago I spent weeks exploring the herringbone stitch. I made earrings, necklaces, and different components until I finally got hooked on one herringbone stitch beaded bracelet idea. Wavy patterns for herringbone stitched necklaces are probably familiar to many (more…)
I wouldn’t describe geometric beadwork as relaxing, but it’s certainly more rewarding than other types of beading I have tried so far. Why? Let’s discover together what’s involved. The Pattern Are you someone who can easily calculate beads and stitches (more…)
Beads, especially glass beads, are so tempting! They are calling, they are inspiring, they are asking to be adopted. I wish I could pass a bead vendor without looking at least once in my life. Transparency is what I like (more…)
No visit to New York City happens without a visit to Metropolitan Museum of Art for me. Even if I wouldn’t be interested in any current exhibition, I would still spend a day viewing my favorite paintings, decorative objects or (more…)
I was making this double spiral beaded necklace for a Chinese lady who dances and participates in Chinese dance performances often. I decided to share with you this simple pattern because it is relatively easy and quick to make. Double (more…)
When I fell in love with Kheops Puca beads, my local craft store supplied me with a free beaded element pattern. I replaced the Matubo beads that were featured in the original pattern with 3 mm square beads and made myself a (more…)
This Fish pearl pendant bead embroidery was created to feature pearls as part of a graphic image instead of decoration details. I dare to assume it was a successful attempt because the piece was sold at the first show I (more…)
Maryhill Museum of Art is a Northwest gem! I have visited it in the past but every time my family or friends come to visit I treat them with this pleasant drive (from Vancouver, WA) to a wonderful collection of (more…)