Dawn Livingston Demonstrating Bead Tatting

At "First Thursdays" beading night (held last night for the very first time!), we were all in awe of Dawn Livingston's bead tatting. This truly is a lost art, but not for Dawn! She even gave Mel an impromtu lesson--who came away inspired and ever hopeful that one day she too will be able to tat as fast as Dawn--AND talk--at the same time!

"First Thursdays" Beading Night a Smashing Success!

Wow! We held our very first "First Thursdays" beading night last night and we're happy to report nine women were present with beading projects in tow, ready to make new beady-eyed friends and to share/seek inspiration. Dawn Livingston showed up with her bead tatting. Oh my! Talk about inspiration! We'll be posting some pictures of Dawn's work shortly but for now will mention that Dawn insisted Melanie pull up a chair for an impromtu lesson. Talk about total focus--there is no way Melanie could carry on a conversation and focus on getting that tension jusssssssst so....

We had bead weaving going on, bead stringing projects, tatting, you name it. Given it was a holiday week we were so thrilled that nine of us showed up--you can too! Join us the first Thursday of every month from 6:30-8:30. Just bring a project, pull up a share and join in the fun. No RSVP necessary!

Saturday July 9th Classes--Yes, there's still room!

It's not too late to sign up for this Saturday's classes with the Queen of Everything Metal, Denise Galloway! Denise will be teaching a metal etching class wherein she uses blanks--that's right--you DON'T have to saw metal for this class! Denise will show you how to make your v. own unique pendants & earrings using a very simple bio-friendly etching process. After the etching is complete you may opt to finish out your pendants with wire-wrapped drops or just keep it simple as in wearing it on a simple leather choker. Either way, it's your own unique design!

For folks who would like to venture into some simple wire-wrapping techniques, Denise will be teaching a beaded wire-wrap bracelet. Looks fab, is simple to make, fluid & can always be "changed up" using a variety of wires such as german wire (the look of silver without the cost--yes, we sell it at Fandangle!) or, if you just got paid, we sell sterling too. Either way, this is a high-mileage bracelet class with loads of options down the road for you to put your own unique spin on--all you need is a little technique first and we can deliver that in three hours or less!

New Shipment Just Arrived!

We just got in a shipment of C-lon--hurrah! Lots of you have been asking for more of the Micro- and Fine C-lon in black & brown, so get it while it's here. These are our two most popular colors and is perfect for bead crochet. The medium and Tex-400 are also best sellers, with the Tex-400 being perfect for micro-macrame' jewelry projects.

Also just in this same shipment: Some v. kewl little fire polish morsels! Think iris-blue-greens, pale minty-teal, gold-lined crystals, some neutral fillers with silver tones, bronzy-coated blacks and tawny colors that are great filler colors as well. Get 'em while they're here!

First Gathering of the "Beady-Eyed Lunch Bunch"!

Yes, it was a hit! The first gathering of our "Beady-Eyed Lunch Bunch" was help at Fandangle today. Below are pictures of Diane & Susan, who camed armed with weaving projects. Susan needed a little bit of help getting her downward diagonal stitch going but after about 5 minutes of brainstorming, we had her up & weaving again like the pro she is! She's working on a fabulous tubular peyote bangle--wonder if she'll have it done by next week's gathering? Diane, on the other hand, brought in not one but two beautimous weaving projects to share with us! She spent the afternoon weaving Miyuki's newest Tila beads (the really cool double-drilled "chicklets") into a stunning woven cuff. She's topping off the cuff with a beautiful little picot which is beadnacular for a lacy little stitch that will embellish the core stitch. That's for the inspiration, ladies!

If you missed today's lunch, not to fret. Come join us every Tuesday from 11:30-1:30. Or, if you can't make it then, join us for our "First Thursday" gathering which will kick off this coming Thursday, July 7th, from 6:30-8:30. Bring a project or an idea, be prepared to gather and/or share some tips & belly laughs while you meet beady-eyed kindred spirits who share your passion for beads and creativity.

Beady-Eyed Lunch Bunch started today!

Do We "Do Parties" ? You bet we do!

Do we "do parties"? Why yes, we do! We've hosted home school classes, Red Hat Clubs, Prayer Bead classes for local church groups, Girls' Night Out, Bridal Parties, Staff Development & Team Building Workshops, and birthday parties for groups l0 years and older. Call 327.9992 to reserve your special event. Sure to be festive AND you'll go home with basic beading techniques & beaded baubles too!