Tribal Cat Bracelet

Three Earring Patterns

"B" Strong Support for Boston patterns

World Autism Awareness Day

Today, April 2, 2013 is World Autism Awareness Day.  I wanted to share a pattern for a free form awareness badge, done in brick stitch.

Autism Awareness is important to me, because my eldest daughter is on the spectrum.  I hope for more people to be aware of the signs and symptoms, to help with early diagnosis.  An early diagnosis allows for early intervention, and early intervention is the number one thing that can help with function.

Triskell

A triskell to grace your wrist.  

This peyote pattern also has some Celtic knot work bracketing the central motif.

Thor's Hammer Bracelet

Mjolnir, the hammer of Thor is featured on this bracelet.  

New Dr. Who This Sunday!

I have to admit our whole family loves Dr. Who and have been waiting since Christmas, with anticipation for the newest episode, to be released this Sunday evening.  So to celebrate, here is is the 11th Doctor.

Just finished beading this pendant

I just wanted to share a quick pic of this pendant (pattern here) I just finished.  The pattern is from Vezsuzi, and if you haven't checked out her blog you really should.  Don't let the Hungarian put you off - the blog is full of beautiful beady eye candy.  Her work is exciting and gorgeous.

I also more patterns coming up to share with everyone.  Happy Easter and Blessed Ostara!

I love Chickens

Part of being out in the country side, is the fun of keeping chickens.  I live on a farm, so we don't have to worry about city restrictions on how many or whether or not I have any Roo's.  We have 26 chickens right now - a mix of both hens and roos - who give us lots of eggs and lots of laughs.  Even if I never got anything from these "working pets," I would still enjoy them for their entertainment value.

2 New Cute Bracelet Patterns

I have to confess that I love cutesy!  So here are two cutesy bracelets to play with.  

The first pattern, Owls, would look really nice done in brighter colors, although I really like the softer blues for this piece.

This second bracelet, Frogs, was designed with the frogs to the left on purpose.  If you prefer a more central design, just add/subtract the plain blue accordingly.  These guys would be adorable in pinks as well, if you wanted "girlie" frogs.

And of course.... some more!

2012-2013 Bead-It-Forward bead-quilt project

This yearthe  Bead It Forward Bead Quilt is being organized by Bead and Button.  In the past, Jeanette Shanigan has organized the Bead Quilt project, but she has passed the torch to Bead and Button staff to oversee the project.  Every year the Bead Quilt helps raise awareness and money for breast cancer research.

This project is one that is near and dear to my heart, and I have taken it as a reason to get back to bead blogging.  Over the past year-and-a-half I have pretty much allowed myself to be too busy to "get around to it."  So rather than spend energy feeling guilty, I'm going to present some patterns for this years Bead Quilt.

The theme is "Flowers: Stitching to find a bloomin' cure."  In addition to the new patterns I designed today, I also have a gallery of rose quilt square patterns that could be used as well.  

 I encourage folks to use these patterns as a starting point.  Please change colors, or the design, to reflect your work and ideas.

Late Easter Bunnies Bracelet

I had planned on having these sugary sweet marshmallowy treats ready for Easter publication, but sometimes I just procrastinate.  A lot!

I figured better late than never, so I hope you enjoy this bracelet.  (The small bunnies worked in free form,  would make cute earrings!)

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend, no matter what you celebrate!

Leafy Pendant

This free form leafy pendant would look lovely suspended from a length of delicate chain.  I would either attach a jump ring to a couple of beads on each end (Make sure you reinforce those beads big time with Fireline!)  or perhaps start a delicate beaded strand from each side.

I think this piece has a bit of a nouveau feel to it, and would compliment a revealing neckline!

Cardinal Bracelet

I love Spring!!

All of the different greens are popping out in the woods, the dogwoods are gorgeous, My tulips and jonquils are blooming....  Well you get the picture!

But best of all are the birds!  All of the birds are coming back, singing and warbling for a girl friend. ("Pick me! Pick me!, Pick me, me, me! says the chick-a-dee.)

Of course the Cardinal has been a stead fast friend through the winter months flashing his bright red wings, even in the snow.  He's a great reminder that Winter isn't forever, and that Spring always comes back around.

I'm Baaack!

Spring is back and so am I!

I know it's been a long hiatus, but some times real life just takes over.  I now have a Mac version of Beadtool and have started back to designing patterns.

I also have some other pieces I have made during my downtime.  I plan on photographing them in the next few days and sharing.

skull card holder worked up by Candys

photo by Candys

Here's a card holder by Candys. The pics show both the front and back view.  This pattern is from a skull bracelet I designed a bit ago.  I really like the way Candys adapted this as a card holder.

Even though it was meant to be a bracelet, it definitely works well folded in half, and would make a cool amulet as well.

Photo by Candys

Bold Black and Red Bracelet

A quick and quirky bracelet that isn't shy!

Here is something bold and abstract to wear through the winter holidays.  This piece would work with just a plain closure, but would really pop with something bold and shiny.  This could be the project you have been looking for, to use with that special button.