For years I have been saying that I would never use a bead mat, nor would I permanently line my beading tray with any kind of fabric or fibe...

Staying organized is often a big challenge for any artist, and beaders are no different. Chances are you’ve got at least one – if not twelve...

Readers often ask me where I got the stainless steel beading cups that I use to hold each of the bead types I’m using for a particular proje...

Every beader knows that there’s no such thing as too many beads. The more you’ve got, the more choices you have when designing amazing jewel...

I am very happy to report that all of the beadwork for my secret project is now complete! I feel like I’ve just crossed a finish line - not ...

Anyone who has attempted to learn peyote stitch knows that the first 3 rows are the biggest hurdle. One of my favorite tips for getting the ...

One of the great things about being crafty is having the ability to adapt when things go awry, or to find creative solutions to problems lik...

When you’re passionate about something, you tend to take it pretty seriously. If you eat, sleep, and breathe jewelry making, you probably wa...

Of all the tools and materials shared by both bead rooms and sewing rooms, none are more charming than the humble pincushion. Though they’re...

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to organize and de-clutter your craft space, you’re probably contemplating some new and improved s...