Dallas Bead Market

P1010004All the Beads you Need

Dallas Bead Market

March 16, 17 2013
Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4

The Richardson Convention Center
411 W. Arapaho
Richardson, TX 75080

Public Welcome, Admission FREE
Parking FREE

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P2260052JEWELRY AND BEADS – Retail & Wholesale
Vintage German Beads, Swarovski, Findings, Clasps, Vintage Beads, Gemstones, Silver, Lampwork, Jewelry, Glass Beads, Books, Seed Beads, Tools PMC, and more

Directions: The Civic Center is on the southwest corner of Central Expressway (Hwy 75 North) at Arapaho.… Read the rest

Enjoy the QuiltCon Lecture Series

The Craftsy production team was on site at QuiltCon last week to capture 8 different lectures plus the awards ceremony recognizing the best work in the juried modern quilt show. Now you can enjoy the event from the comfort of your own home!

The following lectures are included in the free QuiltCon 2013 Series:

  • Welcome to QuiltCon 2013!
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Sewing with Shirley Cunningham

shirleycLast Saturday I spent the afternoon in Shirley Cunningham’s Llano studio watching her design a collage jacket for my mother.

She designed an abstract collage of a favorite cliff on my mother’s ranch. I will then stitch it on an existing jacket.

Reminder: Shirley will share her collage, pants fitting, or other sewing expertise at her Hill Country Sewing Escape Weekend , April 3-7.… Read the rest

Retro bowette belt

Make a bow for your belt, your bag, a pillow…

For the retro bow belt you’ll need:

  • 3 pieces of fabric: the belt main piece is 5” wide and your waist measurement + 5”, the bow rectangle is 6” x 12”, the knot rectangle is 3” x 3”.
  • Fusible interfacing 2” x your waist measurement + 5”
  • 2 hooks
  • 4 eyes
  • Thread to match fabric
  • Sewing machine or hand needle
  • Small amount of ribbon for turning

Read here how to make the bow belt.Read the rest