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Kassie is a bead artist from Western NC. Her favorite things include bead embroidery, herringbone stitch, netting, beads of many colors, and cabochons. The list could go on and on, but there is not room here. :)Visit The Beading Butterfly Shop to place an order. Custom pieces are available.
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Monthly Archives: July 2010
Faerietale Earrings Tutorial
I finished the second colorway and the pattern for my Faerietale Earrings. Both pairs of earrings (or custom colors) are available in my ArtFire shop and the pattern is available both there and in my Etsy shop.
Posted in Patterns & Tutorials
Tagged crystals, earrings, pearls, seed beads, triangle netting, tutorials
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Faerietale Earrings (Raspberry Sorbet version)
Here is my latest project: Faerietale Earrings. This pair is called Raspberry Sorbet. I’m working on the tutorial now. It’s another variation of my latest favorite technique, my triangle netting, so it shouldn’t take long to write the tutorial up. … Continue reading
Posted in Patterns & Tutorials
Tagged crystals, earrings, necklace, netting, pearls, peyote, spiral herringbone, triangle netting, tutorials
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All Mine!
I just realized that I neglected to post a thank you to Jennifer VanBenschoten of VanBeads for the bracelet and earrings I won in her blog drawing a little while back. I got them in the mail and they are … Continue reading
Tagged bracelet, contest, earrings
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FREE Twisted Herringbone Bangle Tutorial
Finally finished! The FREE tutorial for a seamless twisted herringbone bangle is finally posted on my website here. As a thank you to me, please post a link to my website on your blog, Facebook page, Twitter account, etc. Happy … Continue reading
Posted in Patterns & Tutorials
Tagged herringbone, seed beads, spiral herringbone, tutorials
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Birthday Giveaway
My birthday is in two days, and to celebrate, I’m giving YOU a free gift! I will be giving away tutorials for my Herringbone Twist Bangle, which features an invisible join instead of a ladder stitch start. Stay tuned for … Continue reading
Curves & Cages Necklace Tutorial Available
I spent two days straight (about 24 hours total of work) writing the tutorial for my latest necklace series (Tropical Sunset, Blue Lagoon, Sedona, and Jungle Fever). I finally finished it and it is now available on my website and … Continue reading
Posted in Patterns & Tutorials
Tagged brick stitch, creative ideas, herringbone, necklace, peyote stitch, seed beads, triangle netting
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The Apples and the Tree
I am so proud of my kids! They have been beading recently and doing a wonderful job. They spent most of this past Saturday beading and Johnathan told me “I understand now why you sometimes just want to sit and … Continue reading
Gravity
Is it just me that gravitates towards certain color combinations? The comfortable favorites that evoke some sort of feeling that is difficult to describe but yet is almost tangible? For a long time, many of my pieces seem to be … Continue reading
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Treasury
Trinitydj included my Coronet Earrings (made-to-order) in this treasury today. Everything listed is currently on sale!
Sedona Necklace
This necklace is the 3rd in my current necklace series. The rope is spiral herringbone, one of my absolute favorite stitches. The bail is my own triangle netting technique. The pendant is a freeform oval donut. One more, I think, … Continue reading
