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Video Suggestion List is Open!

I love my job, I truly do! I feel so fortunate to be able to say that and to work with so many friends here at Beadaholique. I started in 2011 and since then have taken time off here and there to have my kiddos (and move to Portugal) but have always come back to Beadaholique because I love what I do here. A big part of that joy comes from teaching. Both my parents are retired schoolteachers, as are two of my uncles and my great grandmother. I so enjoy teaching techniques and projects in both video and written form. I also really enjoy puzzles and problem solving, if there is something I don’t know how to do, it’s fun to figure it out.  

As I look ahead to this fall and winter season, I would like to invite everyone to send me their video suggestions. Is there a technique or stitch you have been wanting to learn? Some special knot or macrame technique? Or is there a type of design you would like to see more of? Please write in the comments section your ideas and wish list items! I can’t promise that I will be able to get to them all right away, but I would love to hear what you are wanting and looking for and I will see what I can do!

Thank you everyone!

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Anna - October 20, 2022

I would like to have a video on how to make bridal drop earrings and studs please

Marlene Cherry - October 5, 2022

My friend received a gift of a “Seed Beaded Roll-On Bangle from Nepal.” It is so pretty. We would love to make some but couldn’t find a pattern or video anywhere.
YouTube has videos of women making them but no patterns.
We would love it if you would do a video for this kind of bracelet.
Thank you,
Marlene

Roxanne Copsetta - September 24, 2022

I’ve done so many of your video’s! Your a great teacher! I have been searching for a video on all bead, beaded tassels. Large ones (8-12" ) but using small beads (11/0s-6-8 mm). I saw them back in the late 80’s-90’s. Maybe on Aleene’s ? They had a very royal look to them. To hang from rearview mirror or as elaborate keychain. I think some may have involved celinni/russian spirals. I’d love to see what you could come up with!

Sue Meismer - September 14, 2022

First, I absolutely love how you teach in a very conversational tone, like you are talking to friends. Your series on how to start a business was great! I still fear designing! I would like a series on this, including software for designing and creating written instructions. Most importantly, which types and shapes go together? When you don’t have a shape, which beads can you substitute? How do you approach designing as a pro? Where do you start? Thanks for asking!

Sue Meismer - September 14, 2022

First, I absolutely love how you teach in a very conversational tone, like you are talking to friends. Your series on how to start a business was great! I still fear designing! I would like a series on this, including software for designing and creating written instructions. Most importantly, which types and shapes go together? When you don’t have a shape, which beads can you substitute? How do you approach designing as a pro? Where do you start? Thanks for asking!

Adrienne - September 12, 2022

Recently I was working on a project (Evelyn necklace tutorial on BeadDiagrams.com). About 10 minutes in she needs to add thread. She says what sounds like to make a square knot, burn both ends, then pull both threads joining the knots. I have tried but could not get it to work. I would sure appreciate your checking this out and let me know what you think. She says that you can then pull the knot through small beads easily.

Sheree Hudnell - September 11, 2022

I love the bead crochet patterns but cant crochet to save my life. Is there a way to turn a crochet pattern into a kumihimo.. I have become a pro at kumihimo thanks to beadaholique and absolutely love it. Thanks again

Sheree Hudnell - September 11, 2022

I love the bead crochet patterns but cant crochet to save my life. Is there a way to turn a crochet pattern into a kumihimo.. I have become a pro at kumihimo thanks to beadaholique and absolutely love it. Thanks again

Sheree Hudnell - September 11, 2022

I have purchased your miyuki glass bead bracelet kit woven net pattern and having difficulty getting started. Ive watched other videos on right angle weaving but does not help me with this pattern. I need help to just get started on this particular pattern. Please can you help? Thank you

Luisa - September 9, 2022

Hi!

I would really like a video on how to create spiral earrings. I’ve seen a couple online, but the instructions don’t translate well and the end product is not great.

Thank you for considering this request.

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