June Bead Along - Brick Stitch

Brick stitch is usually started on a base row of ladder stitch but can be started on a row of almost any stitch and can be worked on both sides of the first row, providing a simple way to increase and decrease smoothly. In brick stitch the thread passes under thread  from the previous row before passing through the next bead and it’s fairly easy to keep your tension consistent, but you should be careful to keep your tension on the tight side for a smooth and firm surface. While the thread path is quite different, brick stitch looks like peyote turned on its side, and peyote patterns  can be used for brick stitch by turning them on their sides. In addition, running a row or two of brick stitch at the ends of a band of peyote can provide an alternative to stitching odd count peyote and firms up the edge nicely. Here are some links you might find helpful: Basic Instructions:                                                         http://www.uniquebeadedjewelry.com/stitchinfo/brick.html Downloadable Instructions: http://bnb.jewelrymakingmagazines.com/en/How%20To/Basics/Brick%20Stitch/2006/08/Learn%20brick%20stitch%20basics.aspx Left Handed Instructions: http://kimberlychapman.com/crafts/beadbrickleft.html A More Secure Method: http://beadwork.about.com/library/weekly/aa051198.htm Tubular Brick Stitch: http://www.beadsphere.com/Tubular%20Brick%20Stitch.PDF http://kimberlychapman.com/crafts/beadbricktube.html Projects 5 Beading Daily Projects: http://www.bonitabeadboutique.com/uploads/Brick-Stitch.pdf Earrings (2 parts): Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT_u97EzMHs Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weNi80hpDxk&feature=fvwrel Marble Bracelet: http://beadwork.about.com/library/weekly/aa030998.htm Free Brick Stitch Patterns: http://beadwork.about.com/od/brickstitchbeadpatterns/Brick_Stitch_Free_Bead_Patterns.htm Peacock Earrings: http://beadsmagic.com/?p=451#more-451 Dragonfly: http://www.free-beading-patterns.com/beadwork-design-brick-stitch-dragonfly.html 3D Daffodils: http://beadwork.about.com/library/weekly/aa3ddaffodils.htm BOOKS, Etc. Beading With Brick Stitch by Diane Fitzgerald Tubular Brick Stitch Instructions by Mad Cat Beads ($1.50 on eBay)
Thank you for this great post, Ms. Bonnie  http://www.artfire.com/users/bonniesplace http://bonniesotherplace.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bonnies-Jewelry-Place/206341392724049 http://ohiobeadersshowcase2.blogspot.com/

May Bead- Along - Seed Bead Netting Stitch

Each month we are covering a different stitch, you can either, make something in the stitch or post something you have made in the stitch.. It can be tubular or flat. At the end of the month we will be putting together a collection of the pictures of netting created by the Guild members.

We have several members who are very creative using netting.   Sage’s Cupboard was gracias in allowing me to use her blog write-up on netting.  I have also included some  links and video to help you master the netting stitch.

Information Provided by Sage’s Cupboard:

Copyright information http://www.inspirationalbeading.blogspot.ca/p/about.html

Flat netting is one of my favorite beading techniques. It’s fun and easy, and totally versatile, although not in quite the same way as other flat stitches. Netting can only be stitched and used in so many ways, but the combinations of bead types and quantities create endless possibilities.

Netting is an expanded variation of peyote stitch. Instead of picking up just one bead at a time, you add several, but the rows are connected by a single bead or group within each addition. These shared beads, or anchor beads, are what hold even the biggest bead nets together.

One other difference between netting and peyote is the requirement of turns at the end of each row. With peyote, you start a new row simply by flipping the work and adding the next bead. With basic netting, you must add a stitch that will redirect your thread, such as a picot or loop, which differs slightly from the main beadwork.

Link to Sage’s Cupboard tutorial on Netting
http://www.inspirationalbeading.blogspot.ca/2011/07/beading-tutorial-seed-bead-netting.html

Link to Beading Butterfly’s Tubular Netting, This is not a free pattern
http://beadingbutterfly.com/patterns-tutorials/nuthin-but-net-netting-stitch-workshop

Links to TC Beads You Tube Tutorial Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAHfZMGGk2U

and Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKifrXywCvQ&feature=relmfu

Links to Jewelry Supplies You Tube Tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyg8DIPpkq8

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April - The Month of the Herringbone Stitch

Last month we focused on Peyote.  Many of us start out using this stitch.  Although it is one of the more commonly know stitches in the beadweaving world, I think Herringbone is one of the most flexible.  Many beadweavers use tubular Herringbone for the 'strap' part of their necklaces, however, most people don't realize how often it is used in creating bezels and centerpieces.  The versatility of Herringbone comes mostly from the flexibility of the stitch.  

So, this month we are focusing our attention to the 

Herringbone Stitch

Please show off your Herringbone creation via our Fan Page or you can leave a link in the comments and we'll help you post it.  These can be current or past creations.

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Tubular Herringbone

Begin with a foundation row of ladder stitch. Join the ends together to form a tube. String 2 beads. Pass down through the next bead and up through the bead after it. Repeat around the tube. At the end of the round, pass through the first beads of the previous and current rounds to step up to the new round.

Flat Herringbone Stitch

Begin with a foundation row of even-count ladder stitch. String 2 beads, pass down through the second to last bead in the ladder, and up through the next bead. String 2 beads, pass down the next bead and then up through the following. Repeat to the end of the row. To end the row, pass back through the last bead strung. To begin the next row, string 2 beads and pass down through the second to last bead of the previous row. Repeat, stringing 2 beads per stitch and passing down then up through two beads of the previous row. The 2-bead stitch will cause the beads to angle-up in each row, like a herringbone fabric.