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Our Awesome Weekend Of Beads – Chapter 2

October 15, 2014 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

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Chapter 2 of Our Awesome Weekend of Beads

There are a lot of things I like about a trade show but one of the most enjoyable is having the opportunity to meet new people and catch up with old friends. Yes, we’re all there to do business but the importance of the social component cannot be underestimated.

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Filed Under: Beading, Wire Art Tagged With: bead crimping, bead weaving, Beading, Chainmaille, Cutters, jewelry, Jewelry Making, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, Scissors, wire, Wire Art, Xuron Tools

Our Awesome Weekend of Beads, Chapter 1

September 7, 2014 by Abby Robey 1 Comment

We’ve all heard the phrase, “its what’s on the inside that counts”.  I’m here to remind you how  true this is and the Philadelphia Convention Center is a great example – it’s not pretty on the outside, but inside you find a world of things sparkling, colorful, unique and fun.
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Filed Under: Beading Tagged With: bead weaving, Beading, beads, Chainmaille, Cutters, Hand Tools, jewelry, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, Pliers, Scissors, stringing, Trade Show, wire cutting, wire snips, Wire Wrapping, Xuron Tools

A Beginners Attempt At Right Angle Bead Weaving

July 10, 2014 by Abby Robey 2 Comments

The "almost" finished product.

Bead weaving always seemed a bit out of my league — too complicated, beads too small, I don’t have the patience…. the list goes on.   When my friend, Traci Otte, told me that one of her designs was going to be featured in the July 2014 issue of  Bead Style magazine and, that it incorporated saucer beads (larger than seed beads), I decided this would be a perfect first project for me.

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Filed Under: Beading Tagged With: bead weaving, Beading, Fireline®, Hand Tools, Pliers, right angle weave, Saucer Beads, Scissors, Seed Beads, xuron, Xuron Tools

Relax With Your Favorite Hobby or Craft Project

December 17, 2012 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

Not long ago I read an article about the health benefits associated with having a hobby – something that helps take your mind from the everyday stresses of life and allows for relaxation and fun.  So, I decided to rekindle one of my childhood obsessions and attempt to re-learn crochet and the art of the granny square.  With the help of YouTube and some great blog sites, I was cranking out the squares in no time.  The simple rhythm of the stitches is hypnotic and it truly does bring a sense of calm and relaxation (unless the cat decides to grab the skein of yarn and run around the house).

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Filed Under: Needlecraft Tagged With: Craft, Crochet, Embroidery, Hand Tools, Hobby, Knitting, Model Hobby Tools, needlecraft, needlework, Scissors, Sewing, Xuron Tools, Yarn

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