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Video Tutorial – Techniques: Right Angle Weave (RAW)

Right Angle Weave (abbreviated to RAW) is a superb stitch to get to know and add to your beading artillery. It is so useful for structural pieces as well as being decorative. I love to...

July 16, 2014By Melanie de MiguelBeadwork Techniques, Blog, Right Angle Weave, Video TutorialBead, Bead Blog, bead design, bead weaving, beaded, Beading Kit, beading kits, beading materials, beading tutorial, beading workshop, beads, beadweaving, Beadwork, beadwork design, bi-cone crystals, bicone crystals, crystal, Crystals, Melanie de Miguel, Miyuki, needle, RAW, Right Angle Weave, seed beads, Stitchncraft, Swarovski, thread, video tutorial, workshop0 CommentsRead more...

USA and the Bead & Button Show 2014

Beady girls out at Applebees! Phew, what a whirlwind time it's been; my feet hardly touched the ground! I can't believe I'm actually back home now, the days just flew by. I had a great time...

June 18, 2014By Melanie de MiguelBead & Button Show, Beadwork Shows, Blog, WorkshopsBead, Bead & Button Show, Bead and Button Show, Bead Blog, beading workshop, beads, Melanie de Miguel, workshop2 CommentsRead more...

Tsarina Reversible Lariat

Workshops at York Beads, New York

I could never have dreamed I'd be teaching in New York, let alone two workshops! I have Perry Bookstein of York Beads to thank for having faith in me and booking two classes: 12th June: Tsarina...

April 28, 2014By Melanie de MiguelBeading Kits, Blog, WorkshopsBead, Bead Blog, bead design, bead weaving, beaded, beading, Beading Kit, beading kits, beading materials, beading tutorial, beading workshop, beads, beadweaving, beadwork design, seed beads, Size 15 Czech Charlottes, workshop, York Beads4 CommentsRead more...

Ticket discount to Spring Knitting & Stitching Show

STOP PRESS!!! If you're thinking of booking a class at the show read on. I've just had some great news from the organisers of the Spring Kitting and Stitching show. They are offering a special discount...

March 4, 2014By Melanie de MiguelKnitting & Stitching ShowBead, Bead Blog, bead weaving, beading workshop, beads, beadweaving, Beadwork, workshop0 CommentsRead more...

Beaded Friendship Bracelets

Spring Knitting & Stitching Show

This morning as I walked down the garden I remarked on how beautiful the Spring sunshine was, and coupled with the fact that there are wonderful green shoots everywhere, I feel a huge relief from...

February 27, 2014By Melanie de MiguelBlog, Knitting & Stitching Show, WorkshopsBead, Bead Blog, bead design, beaded, beading, beading materials, beading workshop, beadweaving, Beadwork, beadwork design, Knitting & Stitching Show, materials, Melanie de Miguel, Spring Knitting and Stitching Show, Swarovski, workshop0 CommentsRead more...

Beatrice Cuff

The satisfaction of finishing a piece!

I am on a real history trip at the moment, working my way back and forth through different eras as the mood takes me - and it's so much fun!!!!! When I was a child, my...

February 10, 2014By Melanie de MiguelBlogBead, Bead Blog, bead design, bead weaving, beaded, Beaders, beading, beading materials, beading workshop, beads, beadweaving, Beadwork, beadwork design6 CommentsRead more...

The Spring Knitting & Stitching Show – Workshop tickets now on sale

Just a quick 'heads up' to let you know that the Spring Knitting & Stitching Show has now made its workshop tickets available online. You can browse through the workshops here and book a session. I'll...

January 28, 2014By Melanie de MiguelBlog, Knitting & Stitching Show, WorkshopsBead, Bead Blog, bead design, beaded, Beaders, beading, beading materials, beading tutorial, beading workshop, beads, beadweaving, beadwork tutorial, Crystals, Melanie de Miguel, Miyuki, needle, seed beads, Size 15 Czech Charlottes, Swarovski, Swarovski crystal elements, thread, workshop0 CommentsRead more...

Morgan Le Fay version in Antique Pink with Amethyst Rivoli and 24K Gold Charlottes

Beadschool Video Tutorial – Techniques: African Helix

Video Tutorial with Melanie de Miguel. In this video tutorial I demonstrate African Helix stitch. It's a fabulous structural stitch, that can be used on its own as a necklace rope or bracelet, or, as you...

January 27, 2014By Melanie de MiguelBlogBead, Bead Blog, bead design, bead weaving, beaded, Beaders, beading, Beading Kit, beading kits, beading materials, beading workshop, beads, beadweaving, Beadwork, beadwork design, beadwork tutorial, Great British Bead Show, half hitch knot, materials, Melanie de Miguel, Miyuki, needle, Nymo, Nymo thread, seed beads, Stitchncraft, Swarovski, thread, video tutorial2 CommentsRead more...

Video Beading Tutorial: Tips & Tricks – Protect Your Crystal Cabochons

It can be soul-destroying when you've put so much hard work into making a treasured piece of jewellery, and you notice it has started to deteriorate. Have you ever noticed how older crystals have lost...

January 16, 2014By Melanie de MiguelBlog, Crystals, Materials, Tips & Tricks, Video TutorialBead, Bead Blog, beaded, beading materials, beading tutorial, beadwork tutorial, crystal, Crystals, materials, Melanie de Miguel, Miyuki, Size 15 Czech Charlottes, Stitchncraft, Swarovski, Swarovski crystal elements, Tips & Tricks, video tutorial0 CommentsRead more...

St Olave necklace in Bronze and Peridot

St Olave Necklace – New Colourway

St Olave necklace in Bronze and Peridot Not only does it come in Crystal AB, but I've just finished a new colourway for St Olave necklace kit - Peridot and Light Bronze; I'm not sure if...

December 30, 2013By Melanie de MiguelBeading Kits, Blog, WorkshopsBead & Button Show, Bead Blog, bead design, Beading Kit, beading kits, beading workshop, beadweaving, Beadwork, beadwork design, Czech Spike beads, Melanie de Miguel, seed beads, Swarovski, Swarovski Crystal, Swarovski crystal elements, Vintage Swarovski, workshop2 CommentsRead more...