The Lone Beader®

NEW Yorkshire Terrier Beading Kit

Posted on March 12, 2013 | Leave a comment

A new bead embroidery kit is now available for sale on Etsy!

Learn how to make an adorable beaded Yorkshire Terrier pin or pendant! Kit includes a 20-page instruction booklet w/ 52 color photos, 10 packages of 15/o Japanese seed beads, pin pendant finding, felt, beading foundation, Ultrasuede, English beading needle and thread.

This beading kit is being offered for your personal use only. Make a beaded Yorkie for yourself or for a friend. Please visit my Etsy shop for more beading kits and PDF patterns. Happy beading:)

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Posted in bead embroidery, dogs, etsy, Kits, Patterns

Tagged Bead embroidery, beading, Beadwork, crafts, Dogs, Etsy, handmade, Seed bead, Ultrasuede, Yorkshire Terrier

New Beaded Black & White Cat Pin

Posted on March 7, 2013 | 2 Comments

Finally, I made a new beaded cat pin!

This cat was inspired by my friend’s cat named JoJo who lives in London. He is a bicolor cat who looks a lot like Sylvester! I used size Japanese seed beads for the entire piece, layering 15/o charlottes for extra sparkle. This cat’s long hair is beaded fringe which actually moves when you touch it. I haven’t made a lot of cats because their nose and eyes are difficult to bead at this scale, but I am really happy with how this one turned out. This piece is now available for sale in my Etsy shop – please click the pic for more photos. How does he look? :D

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Posted in animals, bead embroidery, cats, etsy

Tagged Bead embroidery, Beadwork, Cat Jewelry, Cats, Etsy, Jewelry, Kittens, London, Pets, Sylvester

Make a Beaded Pug Pin or Pendant

Posted on February 24, 2013 | 3 Comments

Last week, I finished writing a new beading pattern! Learn how to create an adorable beaded Pug pin or pendant! This beading pattern is a photographic tutorial which explains the step-by-step process which I used to create this piece. You will need size 15/0 seed beads, felt, Ultrasuede, beading needles, thread, and one pin back to complete this piece. PDF file is 16 pages long and includes a 45 color photos, step-by-step instructions, a sketch which you can printed out and use as a template. The pattern is now available for sale on Etsy – you can now download the instructions immediately after purchase! Please visit my Etsy shop or click the pic for more details. Happy beading!

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Posted in animals, bead embroidery, dogs, etsy, Patterns, tutorials

Tagged Bead embroidery, Beadwork, brooch, crafts, Dog, Download, Etsy, Pin Pendant, Portable Document Format, Seed bead

New Beaded Italian Spinone Pin on Etsy!

Posted on February 18, 2013 | 6 Comments

There is a new doggie pin available for sale in my Etsy shop – a Spinone Italiano!

I had not heard of this rare breed until one of my Twitter friends suggested I make one, so here it is! This piece was created by stitching tiny size 15 glass seed beads to felt 2-3 at a time. I used 7 different colors for the first layer of beadwork. Then, using brown thread, I layered clear-glass beaded fringe over top of the other beads to create the dog’s furry legs & ears..

I am really proud of how it turned out! It looks great as a pin, but it can also be worn as a pendant. Please click the pics to view the listing on Etsy. What kind of dog should I bead next?

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Posted in bead embroidery, dogs, etsy, pendants

Tagged akc, Bead embroidery, Beadwork, dog jewelry, Dogs, Etsy, Italian Spinone, Seed bead, Spinone Italiano, Twitter

Majestic Bead Painting Finished!!

Posted on February 12, 2013 | 3 Comments

Well, it took me a few months, but I finally finished my beaded painting! This piece is entitled Majestic, named after the Boston theatre of the same name. Perhaps you have walked past this alley many times without noticing it..

Beaded Peterbilt truck American bulldog painting Colonial Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre Boston city scene art

‘Majestic’
Bead embroidery on canvas.. 20″ x 24″.

This piece features a bead-embroidered Peterbilt semi truck w/American Bulldog. Materials used in this piece include: metal & glass seed beads, Swarovski crystals, sterling silver, wire, leather cord, felt, & acrylics.. The truck measures approx. 10″ x 10″, and the entire piece measures 20″ x 24″. Beadwork was hand-stitched to a painted canvas, as well as bits of wire, leather, beaded rats, beaded cigarette butts, and one beaded pigeon. (Can you find him?)

This piece will eventually be listed for sale in my Etsy shop.. Until then, I have posted detail photos of this piece on my website.. Thanks for looking!!

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Posted in bead embroidery, Boston, dogs, fiber art, painting, trucks

Tagged American, Bead embroidery, beaded, Beadwork, Boston, Dogs, Fiber Art, Mixed media, Theatre, USA

New Jack Russell Terrier Beading Kit!

Posted on February 7, 2013 | 2 Comments

Today, I am thrilled to announce that my first bead embroidery kit is now available for sale on Etsy! Make your own beaded Jack Russell Terrier pin or pendant. Kit includes printed 10-page instruction booklet featuring 24 color photos, Japanese size 15 seed beads in 8 different colors, one pin back, felt, stiff stuff, Ultrasuede, and one size 13 beading needle. Click the photo above for more details. If you are interested in purchasing the PDF pattern only, you will find it HERE. This kit is currently available in a limited quantity. Look for more beading kits in the future!

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Posted in bead embroidery, beads, Kits, Patterns

Tagged Bead embroidery, beading, Beadwork, crafts, Dog, Etsy, Jack Russell Terrier, patterns, Seed bead, Ultrasuede

New Tiny Blue Beaded Poodle Pendant

Posted on January 30, 2013 | 5 Comments

There is a new blue beaded poodle pendant listed in my Etsy shop! This piece is very tiny – measuring just 3.5cm x 3.5cm. I used size 11/o and 15/o seed beads to create this poodle’s curly hair. Wear this piece as either a pin or a pendant. This adorable poodle pin is now available for sale at my Etsy shop HERE. This design can also be made in black, white, brown, gray, pink, or purple. The perfect gift idea for your Valentine, or for anyone who loves miniature poodles!

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Posted in dogs, etsy

Tagged Bead embroidery, beading, Beadwork, brooch, Dog, Etsy, Jewelry, Pendant, Poodle, Shopping, Valentine's Day

Make a Hot Pink Beaded Cameo Pendant

Posted on January 27, 2013 | 3 Comments

Boston Bead Company is offering an exclusive bead embroidery workshop with me on Saturday, February 9! Learn how to do basic bead embroidery and peyote stitch while making this hot pink cameo pendant. This project uses size 8 & size 11 Czech glass seed beads, so it is suitable for beginners, although any prior needlework experience you may have had will be helpful.. This 5-hour workshop will be held at the Cambridge, MA store. Please click the pic for more details or register HERE. Hope to see you there!

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Posted in beadweaving

Tagged Bead embroidery, beading, beadweaving, Beadwork, Boston artist, Cambridge Massachusetts, craft, Jewelry, Peyote stitch, Seed bead, workshop

Featured Bead Artist in Beadwork Magazine: March 2013

Posted on January 23, 2013 | 4 Comments

Beadwork Magazine Feb. March 2013 Beadwork Bead Artist Page The Lone Beader

Today, I am thrilled to announce that I am the featured Bead Artist in the Feb/March issue of Beadwork Magazine! I am very grateful for this opportunity! If you do not have a subscription, the digital edition is also available for purchase at the Interweave Store. Here’s a peek at the article:

Thank you for your interest in my beadwork!

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Posted in beadwork, featured, publications

Tagged Arts, Bead embroidery, beading, Beading Daily, Beadwork, Beadwork Magazine, craft, Etsy, Interview, Seed Beads

Felt Corgi Dogs Ready to Bead!

Posted on January 21, 2013 | 1 Comment

This weekend, I prepared some felt Corgi shapes for an bead embroidery workshop. Cutting out the felt for my little dogs is a lot of work in itself! And, after cutting out the pieces, I stitch them all together & attach tiny glass eyes and noses. I think that preparing the felt foundations ahead of time will make it easier for beginning beaders..

If you are interested in making a beaded Corgi pin or pendant, there are still a few spots left. This one-time workshop is scheduled to take place on Sunday January 27 from 10am-3pm. Please check Boston Bead Company’s website for details! Thanks for your interest!

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Posted in bead embroidery, bead shops, beading class, Boston, dogs

Tagged Arts, Bead, Beadwork, Boston, craft, Jewelry, Salem Massachusetts, Seed bead