New pattern uploaded: Rivoli Heart Pendant

I just uploaded a new pattern to my Web site: Rivoli Heart Pendant, $4, also available at Bead-patterns.com:

This pendant is made by first creating a bezel using the peyote stitch to hold the 12mm rivoli. Next, use netting to add 3mm fire-polished beads and 11/0 seed beads around this rivoli base to form a heart. The pattern is fully illustrated with detailed step-by-step instructions.

New pattern uploaded: Tila Curve Bracelets

I just uploaded a new pattern to my Web site: Tila Curve Bracelets, $5, also available at Bead-patterns.com:

This pattern is fully illustrated with detailed step-by-step instructions for two bracelets using Miyuki's new Tila beads—one using seed beads, fire-polished beads and Tila beads (top bracelet) and a second using just seed beads and Tila beads (bottom bracelet).

Free Beaded Heart Patterns

Here are some free beaded heart patterns on the Web. If you know of more, please share!

Ruby's Heart Motif Tutorial:

My Daily Bead's How to Make a Puffy Heart (video):

Severine's Le Coeur en 3D (in French):

BeadJewelryMaking.com's Beaded Crystal Heart:

 

 

My Heart Pendant:

 

Sandra Halpenny's Pretty Beaded Heart:

 

 

 

 

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is coming up soon!

On my Web site, I have a  Heart Pendant, available for free:

and the double-sided Puffy Heart Pendant pattern is available for $5:

COMING SOON: I'll scour the Web for more fantastic heart patterns and I am almost done writing up the directions for several Tila bead bracelets.

Last minute gifts...

Oh, it's going to be a big beading weekend for those who are making baubles for family and friends. If you have more beads than money these days, here are some of the best FREE patterns (in my humble opinion) on the Web, and oh yeah, don't forget to check out my Free Patterns & Tutorials:

Sabine Lippert's Blommor:

Sandra Halpenny's Round Lace Bracelet:

Art Deco Earrings by Alexis:

Jann Christiansen's Sealed With a Kiss Bracelet:

Ruth Kiel's Two Drop Dutch Spiral Necklace:

Ruby's Star Bracelet:

Jennifer VanBenschoten's Modern Brick Stitch Earrings:

Rita Sova's How to Create a Toggle Clasp:

Beki Haley's Flat Undulating Herringbone Bracelet:

Michelle Skobel's Imperial Majesty:

Shanna Steele's Woven Starburst Pendant:

Seeing Stars by Eva Maria Keiser Designs:

FusionBeads.com's Making a French Hoop Ear Wire:

Sabine Lippert's Little Stars:

Starflower Bracelet by JayCee Designs:

Wigjig.com's Tie Chain:

Vicki Star's Herringbone Flower Bracelet:

Jean Power's Lacy Herringbone Bracelet:

Marylo's Mandala Ring:

Mini Kimono Bead by Toika Bridges:

Ruby's Herringbone Bangles:

Princess Earrings by Alexis:

Sandra Halpenny's Tennis Bracelet:

Jann Christiansen's African Helix:

Beki Haley's Spiral Rope Bracelet:

Wigjig.com's Beaded Rings:

Ruby's Crystal R.A.W. Bracelet:

Sabine Lippert's Maze Lace:

Sandra Halpenny's Seed & Fire Necklace: