My Patterns

Themis Earring Pattern

Themis pattern is now available at my Etsy Store. This pattern makes a beautiful christmas ornament too!

Parys Bead Weekend

 

 

 

We arrived in drips and drops on Friday afternoon, some girls still had to work!What a spectacular setting awaited us! Set right on the banks of the beautiful Vaal River, Carlize welcomed the guests with open arms.We explored the countryside and had a moment of rest in the chapel. Friday evening we spent getting to know one another and Judy had us roaring with laughter with her jokes. The other girls also thrown in good ones. On Saturday morning, I awoke with the twitter of laughter in my ears, at six 0'clock, as the eager  beaders were  ready to take on their projects after breakfast. We bead through out the day, only stopped for tea and lunch. Even a severe rainstorm, accompanied by hail - and the occasional power failure, could not halt these girls.We moved from the lapa outside to the dining room table inside and back again. Eventually there were chaos with bead stock all over. But still, we were organised to the T. After supper we continued and some even tried to bead by the flicker of candlelight. The gods smiled upon them, when the electricity came on soon after.On Sunday morning the sun was shining bright and we started at eight and finished the African Diamond Ornament in time to enjoy once again the outstanding cuisine, our host Elize Serrao prepared for us. She even completed both her projects and did all the food preparation - she is one hands on girl and so relaxed.

Christmas in Parys

Next weekend I am going to teach a class for a group of fun in the sun girls!
We are off to a farm near Parys (Free State) for a whole weekend of christmas ornament beading. Looking forward to it!

Coin Pearl Setting

http://www.jewelrylessons.com/tutorial/bead-pattern-coin-pearl-setting
Visit Jewelry Lessons vir a vast selection of patterns.

Mad About Beads

I taught a wonderful group of ladies this past Saturday. Thank you my very good friend Dawn for gathering the group of beaders together. I am sure they also had a fun day. What a good selection of quality beads Mad About Beads,Linden, stock. The staff were so helpful and Nolly, you and Dawn spoiled us with your catering skills! The Gertrude Pendant was created and I must admit to be pleasantly surprised at the beautiful outcome - as every single pendant was individualised. Well done!

Pattern Listed - Marcelane

Beautiful and stylish bracelet that folds softly around the curve of your arm. Variety of stitches combined to create this beauty. If you would like to learn more about peyote, herringbone and right angle weave combinations, this is the tutorial for you.
Step by step instructions with illustrations in color and with photos to enhance your tutorial.
Eleven pages to print
Herringbone, peyote stitch and right angle weave techniques
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Suitable for intermediate skilled beaders