Articles Index
Summer Trimmings Two-Drop Peyote Stitch Bracelet Pattern
A free beaded bracelet pattern using even-count two-drop peyote stitch.
Summer Trimmings Cuff Bracelet
Step-by-step directions for making the Summer Trimmings beaded cuff bracelet, with links to tutorials covering each phase of the project.
How to Read a Two-Drop Peyote Stitch Pattern
Learn how to read and follow along with a two-drop peyote stitch pattern chart.
Loom or Square Stitch Pattern - Moroccan Coral Bracelet Graph
A nine column bracelet band pattern chart for loom beading or square stitch.
Two-Drop Peyote Stitch Diagrams
Easy to read diagrams demonstrating the two-drop peyote stitch beading technique.
Two Owls Bead-It-Forward Peyote Stitch Pattern
A free peyote stitch beading pattern with a cute owl motif, originally designed for the Bead-It-Forward beaded quilt project.
Peyote Stitch Diagrams - Flat Even Count
A diagram tutorial for even-count flat peyote stitch.
Peyote Stitch Diagrams - Flat Odd Count
Step-by-step diagrams for odd-count peyote stitch, where you need to make a special turn with your needle and thread at the end of each beaded row.
Extra Secure Peyote Stitch Zipping Up
You can use this thread path to join two ends of flat peyote stitch more securely than traditional "zipping up."
Amanda Pastel Loom or Square Stitch Amulet Bag Pattern
A free pattern for a mini amulet bag woven on a bead loom or off-loom with square stitch.
No Warps Loom Beading With Knitting Needles
Learn how to make your own simple loom for beading without the need to weave-in multiple warp thread tails.
Amanda Pastel Loom or Square Stitch Bracelet Pattern
A free pattern chart for making a bracelet or mini amulet bag using square stitch or a beading loom.
Square Stitch Beading Diagram Tutorial
Learn how to use square stitch to weave seed beads with a needle and thread.
Shamrock Square Stitch or Loom Beading Pattern With Flags
This variation on my first shamrock pattern has a touch more of the Irish with a series of national flags.
Shamrock Loom Beading or Square Stitch Pattern
A free shamrock, Ireland, or St. Patrick's Day beading pattern chart for loom beading or square stitch. Repeat the pattern to create a bracelet, or use one shamrock motif for a beaded amulet bag.
Loom Trapeze for Square Stitch Starter Strips
Learn why I added a trapeze device to my beading loom for no-warps beading with starter strips.
Moroccan Coral Loom Beaded Bracelet
Learn how to make the Moroccan Coral loom beaded bracelet on step at a time.
How to Weave-In Beading Thread With Square Stitch
Learn how to weave-in and end beading thread when you work with square stitch.
How to Add End Loops to Flat Square Stitch
Learn how to add beaded end loops to square stitch beadwork that has an even number of vertical columns.
How to Wind Beadwork on a Loom
You can "wind on" your beadwork to make a design slightly longer than your loom, or to ensure that your warp threads are long enough to weave in.
Winding Beadwork on a Loom
Learn what is meant by "winding" or "winding on" your beadwork, and how to determine whether a given project requires winding.
Warp Thread
The definition of "warp thread" as it's used in loom beading.
Weft Thread
Learn what is meant by "weft" or "weft thread" in loom beading.
Beaded Bird Patterns
A set of free beadweaving pattern squares depicting birds. Originally designed for the annual Bead-It-Forward charity quilt projects.
Attach Your Beaded Quilt Square to Backing Material
Learn how to prepare your beaded square for the annual Bead-It-Forward charity quilt project.