Monday, January 9, 2012

Diane Fitzgerald's Midnight Snowflakes Necklace

Diane Fitzgerald's new book, Diane Fitzgerald's Favorite Beading Projects: Designs from Stringing to Beadweaving, won't be out til next March but publisher Larkcrafts.com has a free sneak preview and downloadable PDF of the Midnight Snowflakes Necklace:


Just click within the text where is says "Click here for a PDF of Midnight Snowflakes," in the second paragraph.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

New free patterns for 2012 from top designers

Three of the beading world's top designers have ushered in the New Year with three spectacular and FREE patterns.

Crystal Lotus Blossums by Beki Haley of WhimBeads.com:


Ribbead by Smadar Grossman of Smadar's Treasures:


Three Star Circular Peyote Stitch Earrings by Chris Franchetti Michaels, Beadwork Guide for Beadwork.about.com:



Friday, December 16, 2011

Beadaholique's Victorian Wreath Earrings

If you are looking for some last minute gift ideas, Beadaholique.com just uploaded a very nice instructional video for creating Victorian Wreath Earrings:



Saturday, November 12, 2011

New pattern collection uploaded

For those who like single PDF pattern sets, the Tuscan Bracelet, Tuscan Earrings and the Tuscan Necklace can also be purchased as part of the Tuscan Pattern Collection, $10.25. Note, these are the same PDF patterns that have been offered for sale individually. The collection is also available for sale at Bead-Patterns.com: