International Beading Week is organised by the Beadworkers Guild and will run from Saturday 22nd – Sunday 30th July 2023
On Thursday 27th we are hosting a workshop especially for new beaders. This is our first event of this kind for several years, so I’m really looking forward to a fun-filled day. I’m sure Gordon will be making a lovely cake, and with just 6 places available, there will probably be more than 1 slice each – or is that just naughty!
Our Beader’s Project Box is lightweight and easy to store. There’s plenty of space to keep your beading project inside and you will never be without those essential tools.
Go to https://www.halfpenneys.co.uk/product/project-box/ to get yours.
This A4 Slim Tuff Box by Tiger Stationery contains a bead mat that has been hand-cut to size and a set of labels. Inside you will also find a large organza bag containing a set of alphabet beads to identify those kit components, a pack of 4 size 10 beading needles by John James, a pair of Lift & Snip scissors to snip those threads, a pencil to make any notes on your pattern, and a bead scoop to get your loose beads back in their bag or box. Please note that colour of box clasps, organza bag, bead mat and alphabet beads, may differ from photograph.
Add your own chain or strand of beads to turn the tassel into your own scissor keeper.
Features of A4 Slim Tuff Box : Light and portable. Transparent for viewing contents when closed. Opens out flat. Snap-lock fastenings. Strong polypropylene hinges. Measures 307 x 230 x 20mm
Features of Lift & Snip Scissors : Overall length 12cm. Blade 3.5cm. With unique curved lower blade, ideal to snip just one thread.
We had a wonderful day at Haydock Park Bead Fair yesterday. I even managed to make some unique nail art to get myself in the festive spirit. I doubt that they will last until the Coronation, so I will probably have to do them again, but I will always have my charms! Cheers!
The workshop pattern is now available to download free of charge https://www.halfpenneys.co.uk/product/beads-up-north-workshop-pattern-patriotic-charm/. A printed copy is available for a small charge to cover printing costs.
A kit to make a set of 6 charms is also available, priced at £6.50 – Patriotic Charms Kit – Makes 6. The kit includes 6 different silver-coloured charms so that each flag will be individual.
Yes, you read that right! We made a special purchase from a company that was closing down and took all her remaining Delica beads into stock.
There are varying quantities available, and we have less than 10g for 39 colours so they are currently only available “By the Gram”.
Here’s the parade of new colours in number order:
This Daisy Necklace Kit is the latest addition to our Drop In To Bead range. Suitable for new and experienced beaders, the kit contains the 3 colours of Miyuki seed beads needed to make a necklace up to 61cm (24″) long, that has 3 strands of daisy chain. A lobster clasp and soldered jump ring are also included, along with a beading needle and Nymo beading thread.
The design is also available as a pattern to download, or you can request a printed copy.
After another couple of days and weighing and counting, all kits (that we have the beads for!) are back in stock, including our Union Jack flag, so you can get ready for May 6th.
Most of the Delica Bead Packs are now available, and as soon as we manage to get some more DB310, then Red Hat Lady, will join them.
Ever since I started making the fringe packs available a couple of years ago, I always ensure that my photographs reflect the beads I used in the samples, and are the same in the bead packs so that you know exactly what you will make.
It’s not always an easy task and I am having difficulty sourcing some of the beads used in Gaia, Karneval and Santa. Rest assured that I’m working to re-design these fringes with beads I can get more easily, and will make up new samples as soon as the beads arrive.
I’ll keep you posted.
I have got Gordon weighing beads for the missing Delica Bead Packs. If we have all the Delica beads in stock, they will be available early next week, so I will update you as soon as they are back in stock.
Carla is the latest in my range of kits especially designed with new beaders in mind. It is a gentle introduction to Right Angle Weave (RAW), and can be made up in just an hour or so.
There are 2 kit colours available and the pattern is also available to purchase separately if you want to use your bead stash, or prefer a different colour. Materials in the kit will make a bracelet up to 23cm (9″) long, including the clasp.
Two of my patterns that were originally included in the 2022 Advent Calendar are now available to purchase separately to download or you can request a printed copy. In both cases, the bead codes for the photographed samples are provided on the website page and also in the pattern.
The Lacy Mandala Earrings Pattern is just £2.50 and the Netted Napkin Ring Pattern is £3.00. No experience is required for either pattern and are a great way to learn new stitches.
