Pattern Finds - Chunky Cubes Steampunk Bracelet

When I saw this striking bracelet pattern by Hannah Rosner of Good River Gallery on Etsy, I thought how perfect it would be in black and white for the January Challenge and of course as it is mainly made of cubes, you would even have the twist included, nice & easy! I think the diagonals would look just stunning in the strong combination of black and white.


(as always click on the pic to go to the listing)

Happy beading!

Sarahx

Pattern Finds - Geometry Squared Bracelet by Kathryn Bowman

With our January Challenge having the special twist of square, i thought now was the perfect time to feature this fabulous and unusual bracelet pattern from Kathryn Bowman aka 1beadweaver on Etsy. Using cube beads and square stitch to create components including, you guessed it, squares, this pattern ticks all the boxes!


(as always click on the pic to go to the listing)

Happy beading!

Sarahx

Pattern Finds - Perfect Evening Earrings

Our last pattern finds for this month is the tutorial for these very beautiful earrings by Nancy Dale (NEDBeads on Etsy). Nancy is an active member of our Facebook Group and is currently converting people to cubic raw! These stunners are made using peyote stitch though. I really must treat myself to a pair of rivolis!



As always, click on the pic to be taken to the listing.

Happy Beading!

Sarahx

Pattern Finds - Parisian Beadwoven Earrings

Well since we are in the middle of our earring swap, I have them on my mind at the moment! These Parisian Beadwoven Earrings from Peyote Bead Art on Etsy are just so gorgeous, I knew I had to share them here, and of course they would make perfect stocking fillers! As always, click on the picture to be taken directly to the listing.



Happy beading!

Sarahx

Pattern Finds - Dagger Fringed Peyote Cuff

I am just sneaking in quick before the moodboard winner is announced with our last autumnal pattern finds post. This lovely and highly textured piece from Rose at Random Creative on Etsy would be a perfect dagger bead stash buster!



Click on the picture to be taken to the listing.

Christmas is coming up on us quick, so next month we will be featuring items that would make perfect stocking fillers.

Happy beading!

Sarahx

Pattern Finds - Colorful Autumn Leaves Cuff

I am lucky enough to work in an office that is built in the former grounds of the stately home next door. Our purpose built 1960's square box is surrounded by masses of beautiful old trees of all types. At this time of year there is a profusion of beautiful autumn colour to look at through our windows, even the drizzly rain can't entirely spoil our view.
This beautiful cuff pattern by GGsDesigns on Etsy reminds of the beauty just outside my office window.



Click on the picture to be taken to the listing.

Happy Beading!

Sarahx

Pattern Finds - Layered Leaf Earrings

This weeks Autumn pattern finds is this fabulous earring design by our lovely FB group member Jane of Jane Lock on Etsy. I love the idea of layering the leaves, I bet they swoosh beautifully when worn, and russian leaves is a wonderful stitch!



Click on the picture to be taken to the listing.

Happy Beading!

Sarahx

Pattern Finds - Leaf of Olwen Tutorial

For our 1st pattern finds of September, we have these beautiful leaf earrings from FDEkszer Tutorials, which are a perfect quick project to use up a few Swarovski Crystals or pearls. Even though they are named after a goddess of Spring, they are just perfect for our Autumn theme!

Click on the picture to go to the listing,





Happy Autumnal Beading!

Sarahx

Pattern Finds - Go Fish Earrings by The Peregrine Beader

You know how much I love projects that use up the little bits and pieces left over from other projects and I am always looking for fun patterns to make use of them. This earring pattern from Callie at The Peregrine Beader on Etsy is just perfect! I love the unique shape and they are the prettiest colourful fish that i have seen for a long time!

Click on the picture to go to the listing

http://www.etsy.com/shop/PeregrineBeader?ref=seller_info

Happy Beading!

Sarahx

Pattern Finds - Fringed Beaded Bead by Jade Dog Beads

I love projects that use up leftovers, those little bits and pieces left over from other projects. I generally use them to make rings but sometimes I would like to do something different and this gorgeous project by Darcy at Jade Dog Beads certainly fits the bill. I have followed Darcy on Facebook for a long time and have always loved her fringed beaded beads, so I love the thought of being able to make one myself!



Link to Darcy's shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/JadeDogBeads?ref=seller_info

I hope you like it as much as I do! I think it will make a fabulous summer accessory,the difficulty will be be in deciding what colour to make first!


Happy Beading!

Sarahx

Pattern Finds - Beaded Bracelet Tutorial Chain Lace by Jewelry Tales

Welcome to our second pattern finds! The tutorial for this beautiful bracelet is by Cynthia of Jewelry Tales on Etsy. I have long been a fan of Cynthia's work ever since I first came across it on the old Bead and Button forums. Cynthia has an innovative and intriguing approach to beading and this tutorial is no exception! Suitable for intermediate to advanced beaders, this bracelet uses chain, crystals and seed beads to create a pretty and delicate bracelet with an unusual construction.

So if you are looking to try something different and use up a few seed beads and some curb chain, go take a look!

Happy beading,

Sarahx

Pattern Finds - Mad Rings 2 by Heather Collin and a Treat!

Happy Wednesday!

I'm excited to introduce a new feature to OTTBS, Pattern Finds. I love to search the web to find unusual beadwork patterns and tutorials from indie designers and thought that it would be fun to share them here with the hopes that it will inspire us all to try new designs and techniques, use up our bead stash and also promote the designers.

We are kicking the new feature off with a real treat from Heather Collin of Beading Patterns by Heather. The Mad Rings 2 pattern really drew my eye when I was browsing on Etsy! The beautiful, bright colours are bold and modern, the design is intricate and it's one heck of a statement ring! How could I not love it at first sight?

As a special treat for OTTBS readers Heather is offering a discount of 50% on the Mad Rings 2 Pattern! The discount code is TTBS2, thank you so much to Heather for making the 1st Pattern Finds extra special with her generosity!



Isn't it beautiful? Please go visit Heather's shop and have a look at all her beautiful patterns, but please remember that the discount code applies only to the Mad Rings 2 design and not any other patterns in the shop.

I will be starting my ring tonight! I recently bought some peacock style colours of delica's and have been looking for the right pattern for them, I think this will be perfect! There are 5 pages in the pattern which includes 2 designs. The pattern has full colour photograph, diagrams and graphs, step by step instructions and even blank graphs for you to chart your own design! The instructions are very clear and easy to read, though I must say that the diagrams are very good and I will probably go mostly by them.

I'm off to go start my ring! Thank you again to Heather for her generosity!

Update: I have just completed the 1st part of the basic design ring top and have to say how impressed I am! It is a well thought out pattern making the beading actually much easier than it looks and Heather has employed a very clever trick involving coloured headings so that once you have the 1st couple of rows started you just need to look at the colour of the header to see what colour is next. I can't wait to finish this one and move on to the more intricate pattern version!

Happy Beading!

Sarahx