This week Cyndi at Beading Arts is offering free tutorial for an embroidered necklace that mixes traditional embroidery stitches with a touch of beads. I love the close-up step-by-step photos of the stitches. Looking at those photos, it's amazing to see how much work went into this piece. Gorgeous!
Enjoy this week's links!
Beading Arts
Mixing traditional embroidery with beads leads to a garden full of promises...
About.com Jewelry Making
It's the perfect time to make your own luck with this lucky earring tutorial.
Art Bead Scene
Stop by and see the Art Bead Scene's Monthly Challenge painting.
Beads & Books
Win a copy of two novels: Waking Up in the Land of Glitter and Miss Scarlet's School of Patternless Sewing.
Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi uses an image of Anna Pavlova for her new necklace idea.
Cindy Gimbrone, The Lampwork Diva
In this week's rewind, Cindy hammers home a point about tools.
Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie shares some of her process and inspiration for her new Earthen Oxide collage key pendants
The Bead Dreamer
Inspired by signs that spring is on the way, Charlene creates a lush leaf and flower bracelet and pair of earrings.