Spiky Chevrons, Stripes, ZigZags, and Diamonds - a new tutorial

I've just published my latest beadweaving tutorial, "Spiky Chevrons, Stripes, ZigZags, and Diamonds." It is 25 pages of full color photos, diagrams, graphs, and step-by-step instructions for 16 bracelet variations using 6mm Czechmates™ triangles

Just a few of the bracelets included in my newest tutorial, "Spiky Chevrons, Stripes, ZigZags, and Diamonds"

I love the textural element the triangle beads give to the designs!

This versatile pattern is available in my Etsy shop!

Please Pass the Peanuts!

My latest Beadweaving tutorial is called "Please Pass the Peanuts!"

Some of the bracelet variations taught in my "Please Pass the Peanuts" tutorial

This versatile pattern features either Superduos OR Czechmates 2-hole bricks, plus 15/0 seed beads, and Peanuts (of course!). There are options to add other embellishing beads (depending on whether you use Superduos or bricks) such as 3mm Swarovski bicones, 3mm Firepolish (or other 3mm beads), 1x2 crystal rondelles, 7/0 Matubos, and more. Both narrow and wide variations of both the Superduo and brick versions are shown, and there is also an option on the Superduo version to substitute 3x4mm drop beads for the peanuts.

Enjoy!

Peaks and Valleys - a New Beadweaving Tutorial by Sweet Freedom Designs

My latest beadweaving tutorial contains step-by-step instructions for a wide bracelet, 2 skinny stacker-type bracelets (with options for several more variations), 2 very different necklaces, and 3 different earrings. Beads used include Superduos; Czechmates™ 2-hole tiles; O-beads; drop beads; and size 15/0, 8/0, and 11/0 seed beads. One of the necklaces has the option for using the new 6x5mm and 9x8mm Czech glass mushroom beads.

"Peaks and Valleys", a beadweaving tutorial by Sweet Freedom Designs

"Peaks and Valleys" wide bracelet:

"Peaks and Valleys" bracelet; 3 colorways shown

"Peaks and Valleys" skinny bracelets:

"Peaks and Valleys" skinny bracelets

"Peaks and Valleys" necklace #1:

 "Peaks and Valleys" Necklace #1

 "Peaks and Valleys" necklace #2:

 "Peaks and Valleys" Necklace #2

There is a lot of opportunity for varying this second necklace - by changing the number of strands across the front and/or back, and by varying the choice of "accent" beads (I used Czech glass mushroom beads for the lower 2 strands, but Swarovski crystals, firepolish beads, and drop beads could easily be substituted.)

 "Peaks and Valleys" Earrings

 "Peaks and Valleys" - 3 different earrings

This versatile tutorial is available in my Etsy shop, and I'm working on getting some kits put together in several colorways.