Soutache Class

I've been given the opportunity to teach Soutache classes at Beads N Crystals in Brisbane, my closest bead shop. Lori from Beads N Crystals is now stocking Beadsmith Soutache supplies including backing and ultrasuede. The store also has a fabulous range of gemstones, cabochones, pearls and crystals all suitable for use with Soutache.

My first Soutache Class was on Sunday with a lovely group of ladies. We worked with my Earring tutorial and everyone picked up the technique quite well. Further class dates are available.

Beading Babes project 8

What a busy few months this has been. Beading Babes Project 8 Reveal date was yesterday.
This time I made "Three Graces" by Jill Wiseman

This came together fairly quickly. I love the little flower connectors.
I also started the project using peanut beads but got bored on the peyote band. I did like the way the peanut beads lock together though.

March on Beading Forum featured brick stitch, I found a tutorial for this pretty flower using brick stitch centre with herringbone flower petals

I've also done "Soutache Swirls" a beginner tutorial which I'm teaching at my local bead shop, it's also available through Etsy. I've also been preparing further classes.

I signed up for OTTBS April destash project and the Designer Quest for Beading Forum, which I've started so look out for pics soon

7th Bead Soup Blog Party had it's 2nd Reveal this weekend check here for the list, which also shows the map of where everyone is in the world.  I'm in the 3rd reveal which is a week or so away. So still need to finish a piece, take photos and write it all up. Another busy week ahead.

Bead Soup has arrived

7th Bead Soup Blog Party Update
This week I received my bead soup from Lili in Indonesia (I haven't heard yet if Lili has received mine so still can't share those)
 See the gorgeous little pin, it now has pride of place on my bead table

Lots of goodies in this box

Lili has included items from local artisans, and local beads, I'm not sure which focal to use first, there's ideas jumping around clamouring to get out, so we'll have to see if I can do justice to this soup.