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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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New Patterns Available
I’ve added three new patterns to my website: Nuthin’ but Net Bracelet Tutorial Happy beading!
Posted in Patterns & Tutorials
Tagged beaded beads, bracelet, crystals, necklace, netting, pearls, pendant, seed beads, tutorials
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New Website and Blog Live!
For the past month, I have been working on a new website. It’s taken longer than I wanted, but it is finally live! Click on one of the links below to be taken to that section of the shop: … Continue reading
Vertigo Earrings Class
I worked up a new sample for the class I’ll be teaching at Off The Beaded Path next month. The class is Saturday, September 25, from 10-noon. Kelly’s classes fill up fast, so keep your eye on her website for … Continue reading
Lunar Eclipse
I finished a new necklace this week. The main component is the gorgeous stone donut hanging from a butterfly bail. The rope is a filled net with twisted herringbone on the ends: The bail is removable, so I can wear … Continue reading
Posted in Patterns & Tutorials
Tagged crystals, herringbone, necklace, netting, pendant, peyote, peyote stitch, seed beads, spiral herringbone, tutorials
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New Teaching Gig
This past weekend, I went to Forest City, NC to meet Kelly, from Off The Beaded Path. She and I talked (and drooled over beads) for a couple of hours and she asked me to teach two classes at her … Continue reading
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Tagged creative ideas, crystals, netting, pearls, seed beads, tutorials
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Christmas in July
OK, I realize it’s no longer July. But Christmas in August just didn’t sound as good. I mentioned on Facebook a little while ago that I was having trouble keeping a secret. Well, this weekend, I was at a friend’s … Continue reading
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Tagged bracelet, crystals, earrings, ring, triangle netting, tutorials
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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.
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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
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Tagged crystals, earrings, necklace, netting, pearls, peyote, spiral herringbone, triangle netting, tutorials
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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
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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
