Cathy's Beadwork

2012-01-08T10:32:00.000-08:00

It has been awhile@

But I have a new pattern for you.

So many people like working with the two holed Tila beads!

here are my versions

check here to order and download the pattern, includes both designs

2011-11-28T12:48:00.000-08:00

New pattern!

Crystal Slider available here

http://www.thatbeadlady.com/beads?action=detail&id=3679

can be used as a focal with a scarft, or simply as a tube that would silde over a beadwork strand or multiple bead strands!

2011-10-29T12:55:00.000-07:00

New ornament pattern , Dreams (published as Glittering Globes in October bead and button magazine) Pattern available here

2011-09-26T16:11:00.000-07:00

Beaded Cup Chain Bracelet.

This has so much sparkle!way more than just a crystal bracelet...

Plus the ends of the cup chain are beaded in so they have support.

Available on line here

2011-09-19T17:29:00.001-07:00

These are called Roller Beads!

Like fat tires (but Tires was not a nice name for a necklace...)

You can use these beads on their own or slide them on this herringbone rope with matching accents.

Pattern has full directions for the entire project!

Available here on my web site.

New Necklace !

2011-09-05T13:16:00.000-07:00

Chained Crystals!

Includes directions for 2 beaded beads (note one of these beads has been publised previously) and directions to attache to chain link with peyote stitch.

Pattern is available here on my web site and that heavy chain is available here

2011-08-08T12:22:00.001-07:00

Twisted Necklace and Bail.

Pattern includes Twisted Necklace and Sparkle Bail.

Available here on web site!

2011-07-25T14:49:00.000-07:00

New Christmas Ornament Cover!

" Champagne"

now available on line here

2011-06-06T12:56:00.000-07:00

Royal Rope,

pattern includes all directions plus beaded bail, on my web site!

2011-05-13T13:22:00.000-07:00

New Beaded Bead pattern available! On line now, Anniversary Bead!

2011-05-04T14:53:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I wore a necklace and everyone wanted to know the pattern!

It was actually a version of the pattern called "Beaded Pearls"

2011-04-04T14:47:00.000-07:00

And another new Beaded Bracelet, this one named Belle Crystal Cuff

Pattern available on line here and in the store.

2011-03-28T13:45:00.000-07:00

New design now up! Available here and in store!

Petite Fleur Pearl and Crystal Bracelet

2011-03-21T12:19:00.000-07:00

New Pattern!!

Brocade Bracelet and Bail

pattern available in store and on line here

2011-03-14T13:24:00.000-07:00

New Pattern!

Verona Rivoli Necklace

You get both designs in the pattern here

Yes, I have had quite a few new designs lately!

I have a few more really nice projects , samples done, just working on diagrams, so keep watching here or the web site!

2011-03-02T07:58:00.000-08:00

Yes, we have the chain!!

Chain that is used in the project Daisy Spiral, Bead and Button April 2011

Style 2120 here in Antique Brass

Chain that is used for Linked In subscriber project is Style 320 here in silverplate

2011-02-23T14:41:00.000-08:00

New pattern! Black Magic Herringbone Bracelet.

Pattern available now, on my web site here!

2011-02-22T17:49:00.000-08:00

Features as a Subscriber extra in Bead and Button this month!

I have a simplier version for sale on my web site, called Lorraine's Chain Bracelet (when I designed the bracelet, all my gals at the store masde one, even Raine! (Raine is short for Lorraine) and she doesn't do much seed bead work! so if she can do it, anyone can, thats why we called this design Lorrain's Chain)

Also we have the chain for sale, various colours, but silver is here.

2011-02-21T16:49:00.000-08:00

Forgotten Patterns!

A couple of beaders had asked me about some patterns that were available on my old web site, but were missing on our new web site! for example, my Rivoli designs....

I have uploaded 10 new/old patterns that had been missed!

Check here and here. New additions show up at the bottom of the page.

2011-02-16T12:44:00.000-08:00

A Coupon foro you! see Facebook page for details

Pattern Sale!!

2011-02-05T10:58:00.000-08:00

To celebrate our new web site, all my patterns will be on sale for 2 weeks only!

Web site, PDF pattern orders only, all patterns are $5!! until February 20th, no limit :D

go here to see be sure to choose PDF patterns

2011-02-05T10:54:00.000-08:00

New Pattern! These Goddess and Venus (she's a bigger sized Goddess! ) Beads will fit over a cable (Pandora-styled) bracelet!

Check my web site for pattern

2011-01-31T15:13:00.000-08:00

New pattern!

Fun little beaded bail for pendants

Sparkle Bail!

http://www.thatbeadlady.com/beads?action=detail&id=3050

2011-01-12T16:48:00.000-08:00

Coming in the next issue of Bead and Button!! April issue

Daisy Spiral Necklace

2011-01-07T14:33:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!

Our new web site is now live! Please check out http://www.thatbeadlady.com/

More new beads will be added daily, weekly, as fast as we can!

Thanks!

Cathy

here's my lastest ornament cover pattern, called Berries

2010-09-20T13:47:00.000-07:00

Sugarplum

Reflections

Two new ornament patterns available!

http://www.thatbeadlady.com/, we only send patterns by mail, or you can also order from http://www.buythekit.com/ and pay and print yourself.(available in a couple of days)

2010-08-11T15:27:00.000-07:00

In August Bead and Button!

2010-07-14T14:58:00.000-07:00

In August Bead and Button!

2010-04-24T06:11:00.000-07:00

All of the new patterns are now available from http://www.buythekit.com/patterns/patterns.php search under my name. You can pay and print yourself!
Thanks Cindy!

2010-04-21T15:08:00.001-07:00

Another new! Margarita Daisy Bracelet

2010-04-18T11:51:00.000-07:00

Princess Cuff

You can order any of my patterns from here my web site, they will also be available soon from http://www.buythekit.com/

2010-04-18T11:49:00.000-07:00

New bracelet designs!

Marilyns Diamond Bracelet

"diamonds are a girl's best friend"

2010-04-05T09:16:00.000-07:00

So, the news today is that we are expanding your store!

Work will begin first week of May to take down the wall between our unit and the one next door. I will keep everyone posted on the actual dates, as we will be closed for the renovation!

2010-03-28T17:45:00.000-07:00

A note on theft...sorry if this disturbs anyone.

I own a bead shop, its a very nice bead shop! Its probably the best shop this side of the border, many customers have told us.
We have very fair prices, we are bright, clean, and neat.
We have tons of sample to inspire you, we have great service.

However, some customers like to take advantage of our wonderful shop .
When I find that something has been stolen, I take this very personnally.
Its all MY stuff until you have paid for it.
We are not some giant conglomerate like Walmart, we are a personal shop, all the merchandise and samples belong to ME. You are stealing from ME.

(any in case anyone wonders why I do this, run a bead shop, its not because its a wonderful life, although some days it is. I have a son with Special Needs who needs to be taken care of when he is an adult, this shop will hopefully allow me to provide a home for him one day. So you are also stealing from David as well. I will use the pity card when necessary.)

My staff also feel responsible when items are stolen. They are all such wonderful ladies, how can you do this to them ?

Would you believe we often have samples stolen ?, even though everything is either tied down or pinned. We use those samples as inspiration, people like to see them! so those theives are also taking from my customers.

If you have received less than stellar service, just let me know, don't steal as a payback. If your "friend" who is with you steals something as a joke, let them know its disgusting and don't bring them back.

We have cameras in the store, and we watch the monitors. We ask you to use a shopping basket and keep your handbag closed so you can feel comfortable in the store and not think we are suspicious.

While I am on a tear here, just a quick note about returning items to the store. Returns are a privilege, not a right. Don't expect us to spend ages helping you choose beads for a project and you return the lot a few days later. We feel taken advantage of. Please choose your beads carefully.From now on, all returns are at the discretion of the manager, or me.

I don't expect to have offended anyone here except the guilty.
Cathy

2010-03-17T09:46:00.000-07:00

A couple of new colourways, I am making these into kits.

Connected link in Copper

Catherine Lace braclet in Rose/Olive

Check the right side of this blog to see where my work can be purchased.

2010-02-16T16:21:00.000-08:00

And this one, pattern available in store. I am not sure if I can publish it out "there" yet, as I sent a more detailed/wider version to B&B for possible publication, I need to hear back from them.
Anyways, its called Lorraine's chain, because Raine (short for Lorraine) who works here made one and she hardly ever does needle/thread work! So if she can do it, so can the rest of you!

note: I had a question from a beader asking where to get the unique Swarovski colours that I use? I hope to get these on my web site for ordering sometime this spring, but in the meantime, if you are outside of Canada, I suggest www.whimbeads.com or www.beyondbeadery.com for a wide selection of special coatings in Swarovski beads.Tell them I sent you over!

2010-02-16T14:43:00.001-08:00

New pattern ready! I am working on a series of beginner projects, here's a simple design you will love! Pattern available from my web site soon from http://www.buythekit.com/

2010-02-01T15:34:00.000-08:00

I was working on some tiny beads that would fit on the cable (pandora) style bracelets, and found theyalso made a cute pendant! Its just a piece of softflex wire through the drop, up through the beaded beads and through the bail, closed with a crimp and crimp cover.

2010-01-28T12:57:00.000-08:00

Instructions are here for the Motif! I would love to see what you have made with this!

2010-01-28T08:02:00.000-08:00

I did this cute little motif, I don't know what to do with it now!?

2010-01-21T17:15:00.000-08:00

Hollywood Squares Cuffs!

There are 2 patterns to choose from, the "O's" (green or white sample) are embellished with mounds of 3mm pearls, the "X's" ( pink or blue )are embellished with crosses of crystals and seed beads.

Patterns now available in store or from the web site.

2010-01-18T14:20:00.000-08:00

Pearl Ladder Bracelet, pattern on web site or soon from Buy the Kit

2010-01-07T13:11:00.000-08:00

Directions now available from my web site for Catherine Lace Bracelet.

cathy@thatbeadlady.com

This is a new bracelet, the directions are almost finished!

2009-11-23T16:55:00.000-08:00

New Spiral Bracelet!

I gave a demonstration at the recent Bead Society Show in Toronto. I was showing variiations of the basic spiral rope.

We did this version, so I am naming it the Toronto Spiral !

Patterns availble from http://www.thatbeadlady.com/

2009-10-22T12:38:00.000-07:00

Holiday

Promise

New ornament cover patterns are ready! You can order from my web site to be mailed or to download your self from Buy The Kit (in a few days!) I won't do kits right away, perhaps next month.

2009-10-19T14:12:00.000-07:00

I have had a few emails from beaders asking if I have any new Ornament patterns this year.

Well, good news and bad news.

I had 3 stunning samples made, all unique, somewhat complicated designs. I thought I would show them to Bead and Button magazine in case they had room for one next year, and they bought all three!

So, I had to get busy again, and make up more for all MY customers!

Here's one, called Promise, (the blue one) the second called Holiday (in rose)I am not sure, I may change a bit, I like the fringe though.

Patterns should be ready by the end of the week, check back here!

2009-10-05T15:08:00.000-07:00

Patterns below are now available on my web site http://www.thatbeadlady.com/gallery?category_id=1130 pay with paypal, I mail everywhere!!

2009-09-28T14:49:00.000-07:00

New work!!

I should have the patterns available for these deigns in the next few days!

2009-08-29T10:27:00.000-07:00

a few have asked for the color numbers for the project that is on the cover of October Bead and Button

here you go:

Swarovski 8mm pearls-Bronze

Swarovski 10mm round -Light Colorado Topaz

Beaded Pearls:

Swarovski 14mm creamrose

Swarovski 4mm crystals Light Colorado Topaz

Swarovski 3mm crystals-Dorado

Delica size 12 CDB 42

Miyuki 15-2442

Czech FP bronze

new Work

2009-08-16T14:31:00.000-07:00

Two new pieces that I am working on directions for, no titles as yet!

2009-07-25T08:47:00.001-07:00

CoverGirl Again! One of my Beaded Bead projects will be featured on the front cover of October 2009 Bead and Button magazine.

This is the beaded bead that is the project, shown in a few designs, (not the design you will see in the magazine)

New Bracelet!

2009-07-12T06:22:00.000-07:00

These wonderful new settings arrived for Swarovski 12mm Rivolis. I thought they would make great connectors , here is the bracelet, and also the directions .

More Rivoli settings!

2009-06-15T12:45:00.000-07:00

These are in brass only, they all have 4 holes, just fold over the little prongs.These are available currently to fit style 1122 in 14mm, 16mm and 18mm, also style 4470 (square stone and 1201(large 27mm round) all with 4 holes, tons of design possibilities! Will be on the web site soon!

new settings or Rivoli stones

2009-06-15T12:41:00.000-07:00

These are by Tierracast, they come in single, double or triple loops, and only fit the 12mm Rivoli 1122 stones, yes we carry the 12mm! plus on the web site for sale

New Patterns!

2009-05-29T11:49:00.000-07:00

I am still stuck on beaded Rivolis! here I did 5 (2 are the same) and strung them together with some wonderful crystals. The spiral rope is a nice finish

The rope on this is stunning! Three sided Right Angle Weave done with 2 sizes of seed beads. The pendant is a crystal donut.

The crystal balls here are dodecahedrons (the diagram shows a thread path that is not the typical weave) and are simply strung together with seed beads and pearls into one long necklace!

This is a netted choker with crystals inset into the netting, then embellished on top with pearls.

Hey everyone! I have some new designs to show you!

I actually had 3 more than this but sent them to a magazine, who have showed interest, so I have to wait until I hear back from them first. (its a good thing/bad thing with magazines, good that they want to publish a project, but bad because customers have to wait till they do!)

Anyhow, here are the new things, patterns available by mail from me, here or you can pay and print yourself from http://www.buythekit.com/

2009-05-26T09:39:00.000-07:00

Check this out!! A feature in the local newspaper!
http://www.yorkregion.com/News/Newmarket/article/92233

Rivoli Pendants patterns now available on line!

2009-04-23T17:53:00.000-07:00

Go here http://www.buythekit.com/patterns/patterns.php

http://www.buythekit.com/

patterns are now available for download and print yourself!

My Rivoli Pendants patterns are on page 3-4

great!

Rivoli bezel, new! Full Netted back!

2009-03-23T07:25:00.000-07:00

I had been planning this pattern for quite awhile.

Many beaders have difficulty with the traditional tubular peyote bezel surrounf for Rivolis. This design starts out with a flat netted pattern, then workes into the bezel. It can be embellished the same as the traditional settings!

If you like this pattern, and you need to purchase some new Rivoli stones, please go to my web site store! http://www.thatbeadlady.com/gallery?category_id=1128

To print this complimentary pattern, just click on each image for a full size.

Rivoli Pendants!!

2009-03-23T07:13:00.000-07:00

Look What I have done! Beading like mad around those addicting Rivoli stones! I have the shredded fingers and pile of bent needles to prove it!

Patterns available through my store or my web site (to be mailed out)

What can you do with these?

Either use them as pendants, hanging from a ribbon or maybe a beaded rope. Also try hanging a crystal ,or lampwork bead from the rivoli for a double hit. You can work up 5 or 6 of these are join them together for a braclet. Or, hey, just sit and look at them!!

There is no rule that says you have to wear or use everything you make, really!!

To be published later this month

2009-03-09T16:47:00.000-07:00

Bead and Button magazine have a special issue called Brilliant Crystal Jewelry 2, these 2 bracelets of mine will be published in that special magazine issue!

Did you know....

2009-03-09T16:29:00.000-07:00

Attention US residents...
Did you know that you can save quite a bit of money by purchasing from Canadian web sites now! like mine, www.thatbeadlady.com
For those CDN web sites who have prices listed in Canadian dollars,( like mine!) when you live in the states and pay with Paypal, Paypal converts the CDN price to the US price for you.
For example, a kit which I have listed at $29.99 CDN, will acually show up at around $22.49 (or lower) on your paypal invoice!
Please, take advantage of us! Such a simple way to save, on my web site I have most of my patterns, many of my kits and a truly great selection of Swarovski Rivolis and stones.

A note to customers in other countries, I do mail to confirmed Paypal addresses!!

Thanks!!

Mistakes are wonderful!

2009-03-09T16:26:00.000-07:00

Tons of beaders are making my Perla Perl beads! how wonderful!~
One of the gals who works with me showed me an error she made, instead of using the 4mm pearl beads that the pattern calls for, she used 3mm, and guess what happened! the finished bead is now round, not oval! go ahead, make mistakes!
Thanks Cindy

2009-02-13T14:37:00.000-08:00

Perla Perle Beaded beads! Please click on each page of directions to enjoy this complmentary design! (please let me know if you find any errors)

New Bracelets!

2009-02-12T11:40:00.000-08:00

Well, not toally new, but updated versions of some older patterns I had. You can purchase the directions from my web site or bead-patterns.com or in the store!

I had shown the mesh cuff along with a few other projectsd not yet published, to some customers a few weeks ago. By far, they liked the Mesh cuff. Very light on your arm, and if you use some AB 2X crystals, it sparkles like mad!

Spring Earrings

2009-02-09T14:41:00.000-08:00

New Spring Earring Designs!

New Swarovski Rivolis available

2009-02-09T14:37:00.000-08:00

on my web site, new colours added!

Also, some interesting clasps

How to sell your work

2009-02-06T12:09:00.000-08:00

Loaded topic!
I will try and write my perspective over a few posts.

We very often get customers in the store who ask for advice on how to sell their beadwork, and " how much should I charge for this?"

First question,... why? why do you want to sell your jewellry?

Your friend admires your piece asks you to make one just like it?

Your family says you do wonderful work, and hey, you sould sell that!

You just want to make a bit of money so you can go and buy more beads!

The local church wants you to do a fundraiser or take a table at the fair.

You want to start a business and sell to boutiques.

When you look for advice on how to figure a price for craft and art work, you will find lots of pointers with complicated mathematical formulas to figure the price.
But, we have all seen the same tea kettle in 4 different stores in the city all at different prices. So where you are selling is one of the big issues.

The other thing to think about, along with the "where am I selling and why" is how far do you plan to take this?
I have had customers come in and tell me that they started off giving a friend a low price , "just to cover supplies", then find out 10 people in the office all want one too at that same low price! of couse they do!
And if you are selling your line yourself, AND plan to sell through stores , even in the future, you need to consider that.

But first, first!!! let me tell you one thing.. before you even consider selling.

Learn your craft!!

I have to tell you how we all cringe in the store when the customer comes and and says "I plan to sell this at shows, how do I make it?" or "I promised my friend I would make all her wedding jewellery, how do I do this?" and even "yes, I am a jewellery designer, whats a crimp?"

Learn how to properly make the things you are selling!, silly as it sounds, it happens. I have seen some wonderful designs, some lovely layouts, but poor finishing, and terrible technique.

Enough for today, next time, "know your customer"

Swarovski Inspiration

2009-02-06T11:27:00.000-08:00

Oh my God, and Wow!!
Check the Designers Collaborations title

2009-02-05T14:19:00.000-08:00

Swarovski New Items and Colours for this Spring

Click here

New designs in 2008

2009-02-05T14:08:00.000-08:00

Published

2009-02-02T13:16:00.000-08:00

Published in Bead and Button Right Angle Weave

other beadwork

2009-02-02T13:12:00.000-08:00

Some older beadwork, Bracelets

2009-02-02T13:04:00.000-08:00

Some of my older beadwork, Necklaces

2009-02-02T12:56:00.001-08:00

Some of my older beadwork, Amulet bags

2009-02-02T12:03:00.000-08:00

In the beginning...

Some of my older beadwork pieces