bead weaving 101

In this portion of Bead Weaving 101, we are currently exploring variations of the Herringbone Stitch.  In this lesson, we will look at a few techniques used to increase Herringbone bead work. As a design element, increases can be used to create shape, movement and add variety and texture to your work.  These techniques work […]

Welcome back to Bead Weaving 101. In the last post, we talked about the more popular way to begin a Tubular Herringbone project, with a ladder stitched base. In the Handbook we are reviewing for this series, I found an alternative method that I will share with you today. After filming the method from the […]

Welcome back to the Herringbone portion of Bead Weaving 101. Tubular Herringbone is a topic I have covered many times before. We used advanced levels of the technique in the Twisted Orchard Bangle and Pearls on the Halfshell projects. So today, I thought I would bring it back to the basics for a bit.  I […]

Taking a Step Back Before I head into Tubular Herringbone variations, I want to share one more flat work technique with you. I have always started my flat herringbone with a Ladder Stitch base of beads. Imagine my surprise, when I discovered there is a traditional way to start the bead work.  If you take […]