I really enjoy weaving beads, on a loom. Through my journey I find this stage the most relaxing.

The design creation takes me some thought. I consider every color and finish. This time, however, I am weaving Japanese seed beads, not my stardard Delicas. The palette for seed beads are almost half as many as Delicas. (11/0 beads sizes.) So my colors had to be tested and considered.

Now, I'm able to weave comfortably, getting into the zone I crave. Size and colors worked out, follow a word chart to only count once and use a two weft method of weaving (minimizes the number of weft changes.)

The ideas are swirling for edging and fringe 😉

Great classes on the horizon! First up, this Smocked Cuff and Split Loom Necklace, in Avon CT, Sept 28-30, 2018. Contact www.socialbeadia.com for details.

Then....Spring Texas, at Spring Beads, Nov 2018. Smocked Class class and an exclusive cuff design, on the E-Loom cuff size. Contact the store for availability.