#1 Bead Patterns, Tutorials, Projects, Blogs and Software Website List (6/10/2013)
2013 June 10
While I’m at the Bead and Button Show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, there will be a countdown of the top 11 posts on Guide to Beadwork. Maybe you will find something special you missed.
Here’s Number 1:
Enjoy this list of links we’ve gathered to beading websites on the Internet. This was developed with an emphasis on FREE patterns in the “Free Bead Patterns, Projects and Tutorial Sites” section. Look in the “Beaders on the Internet” section for more. Links to Jewelry sites are included for inspiration along with some sites that have software to make your own patterns in “Bead Software“.
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Free Bead Patterns, Projects and Tutorial Sites | |
| Arleen Hardin | Tutorials and Free Patterns |
| Augusta Crafter | A newcomer with some promising patterns up |
| Ava’s Beading Galore and More | |
| Bead & Button Magazine | See what’s in the current issue! |
| Bead Bugle | |
| Bead Dancing | Cool earring patterns, a wonderful rose, and a right-angle weave feather pendant |
| Bead Town Projects | |
| Beaded Flowers | Several patterns for bead and wire flowers |
| Beaded Software for Beaders | |
| Beadnik | |
| Beadnik’s Pattern Pages Index | A variety of original patterns in various stitches |
| Bead-Patterns.com | Tons of freebies as well as those for sale |
| Beltana’s Bead Patterns and Tutorials | |
| Black Giraffe | |
| Bumble Beads Simple Daisy Chain | |
| Charlene’s Beadshop | |
| Crazy for Cross-Stitch Free Patterns | |
| Etcetera Webzine | |
| Felinda — Frogstone Beads | Look for the canary on a thistle and the Ndebele Twist necklace. |
| Glass Butterfly | The name says it all |
| i-bead.com | Colorful mini amulet patterns in peyote stitch |
| Jennie Might’s Free Stuff | Needle case cover, signs of the zodiac, graph paper and more |
| Karole Conaway (Beautiful Patterns) | |
| Kathi Lawson | Scroll about halfway down the page to see the pattern links |
| Kat’s Right Angle Weave Choker | |
| Kimberly Chapman | Mystical and fantasy peyote stitch — I love the dragon box! |
| Kim’s Amulet Bag Patterns | How does she make those nifty flaps?! All are done in peyote stitch |
| Marcie’s Manor | Nice peyote patterns and various bracelet tutorials |
| Mariko Yamamoto’s Spring Flower Necklace | |
| Nahani’s Bead Den | Patterns and templates for earrings |
| Native American Bead Designs and Patterns | |
| NativeTech: Native American Beadwork | History, techniques, and lots of information |
| New Kingdom Beadwork – Pat Savu | |
| Red Earth Gifts | Cute peyote patterns! |
| Rings and Things Online Projects | |
| Rings and Things Projects | Tons of stuff, including a number of earring patterns |
| Sadie Starr | Check out the free patterns released in conjunction with her new book! |
| Shala’s Beadwork Page | Shala has all sorts of designs in all sorts of stitches |
| Shayla Myst’s Beadwork Patterns | Lots of peyote patterns, most with a fantasy theme, and some for the kids too! |
| Susan H. Aquirre | |
| Suzanne Cooper’s Free patterns | Nice patterns! |
| Vicki Star | A free mini amulet bag pattern and other goodies, updated on occasion |
Beaders on the Internet | |
| A Muse Ink. | Bead Patterns for the Serious Beader |
| Amulet Art | Beautiful and unique hand beaded amulets by Liane Mann |
| Ann Winebrenner | Beaded amulet purse patterns bearing images of saints, goddesses, artists, and other widely venerated sources of spiritual or creative inspiration. |
| Artistic Visions By Liz | Beaded jewelry and patterns |
| AuntiesBeads | Beads & Jewelry Supplies |
| Aurora Originals | Formally “BeadAholic Quarterly” |
| Avid Beader | Visualizing Beads and Jewelry with a New Look |
| Bead & Button Magazine | Projects and More ~ Online |
| Bead Bijou | Handcrafted jewelry: Bali sterling, semi-precious gemstones, Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls. |
| Bead Design by Rita Sova | Author of Angel Designs & Butterfly & Fairy Design |
| Bead Directory | Directory of quality online bead stores in USA. |
| Bead Intrigue | Beaded Personal Adornment; holiday earrings, necklaces, pouches, bracelets, magnetic bracelets, unique gifts. |
| Bead It Bandit | Here you can find the most beautiful bead bracelets at the most reasonable prices! |
| Bead Jewelry Making | Online bead arts and craft store for buyers & hobbyist. |
| Bead Patterns | Individual Patterns for sale from various designers in one location. |
| Bead Patterns 4 You | Explore our pattern galleries, designed for the beginner and intermediate beaders |
| Bead Patterns By Betty | Visit Betty Hauser’s site for bead patterns and Custom Portrait charts |
| BeadCharm | In Australia ~ Swarovski Crystals & Pearls, Semi Precious Gemstones, findings & stringing materials |
| Beaddot | Bead patterns and custom patterns at reasonable prices |
| Beaded Banner Patterns | Beaded Banners by Bonnie |
| Beaded Bear | Author Sig Wynne Evans |
| Beaded Phoenix | The Bead & String Reference Chart Poster & Tips Booklet Set |
| Beading Heart Designs | Author Dona Anderson of Let’s Face It |
| Beadreaming | Beading Supplies, Hamburg Germany |
| Beads of Bali | Sterling silver Bali beads and findings at affordable prices! |
| Beadtime Stories | Author Elizabeth Ann Scarborough of Beadtime Stories |
| BethStone | Beth Stone Beaded Jewelry Designs |
| Black Giraffe | Author Jennie Might – Beaded Favors & Beaded Needle cases |
| Busy Beads | Small business based in the South East of England formed out of a love of beads |
| Buy Bead Patterns | |
| Caravan’s Bead Blog | Artists, projects, shops, and eclectic seed bead info |
| Choctaw Keith | Traditional and contemporary Native American beadwork |
| Country-Time Crafts | Patterns by Chery Savage. Specializing in large Delica bead patterns in peyote, loom. Also ‘pony bead’ banner patterns. |
| Create & Decorate Magazine | Magazine Online – Formally Craftworks Online |
| Creative Beadwork | The ” Beadecked Ornament Series” by Laura Jansen |
| Cross Stitch & Beading Magazine | Jill Oxton’s Cross Stitch & Beading – Australia |
| Don Pierce | Author of “Beading On A Loom” |
| Dream Catcher’s Creations | Making your imagination a creation. Custom jewelry made to your taste, reasonable prices for quality craftsmanship. |
| Dream Lizard Designs | Beaded Creations by Janie and Duane |
| Free Pattern Site | A Directory of free craft pattern sites with an open resource philosophy |
| Frieda Bates | Beadwork of the Southwest |
| Garden of Beadin’ | Beads and Beading Supplies ~ The Original Garden of Beadin’ |
| Healing Beadwork | Susan H. Aquirre – Gallery of Beadwork, Instructions and Links |
| Heirlooms & Treasures | Author — Brenda Whitehead |
| Home of Beadnik | Beadwork, patterns & guest artists |
| Inge’s Bead Work | Presenting fine hand-made jewelry for all occasions. |
| Interpretations In Beads | Beadwork and patterns by Pat Morgan |
| Jewelry Magazine | Find the best jewelry for you |
| K-2 Designs | Designs is owned by Kathleen Kelley |
| Kimberley’s Gems & Jewels | One-of-a-kind, custom-fitted artisan jewelry for you or as a special gift. |
| Lauriena Jewelry | The Original Whim – Jewelry for those who follow their hearts and dreams… |
| LisaJewelry.biz | Original jewelry pieces using vintage beads and antique findings |
| Magical Beads | Handmade jewelry using pearls, crystals, cloisonne & semi-precious beads. |
| Marylyn’s Beadworks | Bead artist of Native American Crafts |
| Michelle Skobel Patterns | We are now stocking Miyuki seed beads, Czech faceted crystals, glass pearls, bead sets, clasps, thread etc, |
| Mining Company | A complete guide to beadwork |
| Mirrix Tapestry Studio | Tapestry & Bead Looms |
| Painters Art Gallery | Beads and more |
| Pig & Panda | A sumptuous collection of Swarovski Crystals, beads, scarves and jewelry to delight the senses |
| Piú Bella Bijoux | Beaded rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. By Maria Teresa – Cascais, Portugal |
| Sarahs Beading Obsession | Be sure to Check Out the Flying Patterns Page! All new Birds! |
| Sea Crest Crafts | Beaded Jewelry, Necklaces, Bracelets, Dream catchers |
| Silver Hill Design | Delica bead patterns and custom necklaces |
| Silversally’s Saloon | Beadwork by Sally Morgan |
| Stone And Findings | On-line supplier of semi precious stone beads, sterling silver components, cubic zirconia, pearls and crystals. Large selection many unusual and hard to find components. |
| Stone Designs | Handcrafted beaded jewelry, using only highest quality beads, Swarovski crystal, Bali sterling silver… |
| Sunshine Originals | Artistry In Beads by Sunshine Witt |
| SW Creations | Unique handcrafted, beaded jewelry; beaded anklets, awareness jewelry, bead art, bookmarks, handmade bracelets, car jewels, beaded earrings, fan pulls, designer necklaces, jewelry sets, beaded watches, Jewelry directory and more… |
| Teser Phoenix | A Beadwork by Jennifer McManus |
| The Bead Tree | The Bead Tree will continue to grow so enjoy searching through our extensive jewellery findings range and look forward to some fantastic beads and jewellery supplies! |
| The Beadin’ Path | Online Beads Store |
| The Beading Room | Great prices on beads and beading supplies – Toronto, Ontario Canada |
| The Glass Butterfly Etc | A place of beaded butterflies & adornment |
| Unique Beaded Jewelry | Wonderful collection of unique beaded jewelry, beading patterns and kits |
| Until We Bead Again | Beadwork and patterns by Beth Murr |
| Victorian Crochet | Crochet Purses & Amulet Bags — Bead Spinner Tool |
Jewelry Links | |
| Beadage | Free beading information, instructions, and projects. |
| Beaded Earrings | Handcrafted beaded jewelry using beads, crystals, gemstones and pearls. Free Shipping within USA |
| Beadscorner | Check out beadscorner.com for largest selection of unique seed beaded jewelry. |
| Bling-on | Affordable cut price wholesale and hand made jewelry saving you money. Small on cost, big on style. |
| Capitola Girl | Capitola Girl Jewelry |
| Crafts & Jewelry | Natural organic style handmade gemstone jewelry ~ All of our jewelry is an original design and not mass produced so you will be receiving a one of a kind piece of jewelry! |
| De Riz | Your online shop for unique & beautiful sterling silver & costume jewellery. Earrings & bangles, beads to charms, necklaces & bracelets |
| Down to Earth Jewelry | Customize your own jewelry. By: Sharon McPherson |
| iJewelry Directory | Online jewelry directory with categorized listings of jewelry and jeweler sites |
| Imagination Market | Worldwide Arts and Crafts Theme Directory |
| Jades Beaded Jewelry | Unique handcrafted jewelry designs in beaded bracelets, earrings, necklaces, bridal & children’s jewelry using the finest gemstones, pearls, crystals, glass & sterling silver. |
| Jens Jeweled Creations | Beaded necklaces, bracelets and earring for the hip, trendy, chick and fun individual. |
| Jewelry Central | |
| Kidcessory Haven | Custom handmade matching beaded jewelry and accessories 4 mommy & me! |
| Kiwi Jewels | Handcrafted Sterling Silver Jewelry using semi precious gemstones & Swarovski Austrian crystals. Beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings, mothers bracelets, bridal & custom jewelry. |
| Kristens Gems | Handmade Beaded Jewelry, Anklets, Bracelets, Earrings & Necklaces. More than you’ve ever seen before. |
| Stone Tiger | Handcrafted one of a kind artisan jewelry using natural stone, glass, and precious metals. |
| Sue Jens Jewelry | One of a kind Jewelry with Designer Innovations |
| Tribe Azure Jewelry | Ron Henry Sterling Silver Jewelry Collection |
| Wrapped To Go | Creative designs in jewelry using genuine Sterling Silver, 14k Gold filled wire to wrap gemstones, cabochons and beads into a wearable work of art! |
Bead Software | |
| Bead Cellar | PC/Mac Software – The Bead Cellar Pattern Designer |
| Bead Creator | PC Software that turns any image into a “beading-by-number” design. |
| Bead Manager Pro | PC/Mac – New jewelry software. Covers everything you need to organize your home jewelry business into a streamlined operation. |
| Bead Pattern Designer | PC Software |
| Bead Wizard | PC Beading Software |
| BeadTool | Easy and affordable beading design software for Windows & Mac. Features Peyote (1-9 drop), Tubular Peyote, Brick, Square, Loom and Right Angle Weave stitches. |
| PCStitch | PC Software for Cross-Stitch Pattern Design |
| PixelHobby Designer Lite | PC Software currently free. |
| Stitch Painter | PC/Mac Software |
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