Tag Archives: Bead Blog

Bead Magazine

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Melanie de Miguel

I’d completely forgotten an interview I did with Katie Dean for Bead Magazine, until she emailed me this evening to say that the magazine has hit the shelves. So if you want to work on some rather deeeelish projects or … Continue reading →

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Hubble Stitch – the brand new beadwork stitch!

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Melanie de Miguel

So 2015 has arrived and I met my deadline to get the finished text of my book on Hubble Stitch in the hands of my publisher – which is soooooo exciting! Hooray!!!!! It’s been around 2 years since I first … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Workshops | Tagged Bead, Bead Blog, bead design, beading, beading tutorial, beading workshop, beads, beadweaving, Beadwork, Beadworkers Guild, Melanie de Miguel, Stitchncraft, The Beadworkers Guild, workshop | 10 Comments

The Tsarina’s Jewels – Great Escapes weekend

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Melanie de Miguel

I am really a very lucky girl. Having just got back from a lengthy holiday break, just the two of us, sailing the seven seas (well mostly a bit of the Atlantic), I’ve returned to reality, but also to one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Beading Kits, Blog, Workshops | Tagged Bead, Bead Blog, bead weaving, beaded, Beaders, beading, Beading Kit, beading kits, beading materials, beading tutorial, beading workshop, beadweaving, Beadwork, beadwork design, workshop | Leave a comment

Video Tutorial – Techniques: Right Angle Weave (RAW)

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Melanie de Miguel

Right Angle Weave (abbreviated to RAW) is a superb stitch to get to know and add to your beading artillery. It is so useful for structural pieces as well as being decorative. I love to use RAW when working on … Continue reading →

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USA and the Bead & Button Show 2014

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Melanie de Miguel

Phew, what a whirlwind time it’s been; my feet hardly touched the ground! I can’t believe I’m actually back home now, the days just flew by. I had a great time at the B&B, with lots of new students in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bead & Button Show, Beadwork Shows, Blog, Workshops | Tagged Bead, Bead & Button Show, Bead and Button Show, Bead Blog, beading workshop, beads, Melanie de Miguel, workshop | 2 Comments

Workshops at York Beads, New York

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Melanie de Miguel

I could never have dreamed I’d be teaching in New York, let alone two workshops! I have Perry Bookstein of York Beads to thank for having faith in me and booking two classes: 12th June: Tsarina Reversible Lariat So many … Continue reading →

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Ticket discount to Spring Knitting & Stitching Show

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Melanie de Miguel

STOP PRESS!!! If you’re thinking of booking a class at the show read on. I’ve just had some great news from the organisers of the Spring Kitting and Stitching show. They are offering a special discount entry price for the … Continue reading →

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Spring Knitting & Stitching Show

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Melanie de Miguel

This morning as I walked down the garden I remarked on how beautiful the Spring sunshine was, and coupled with the fact that there are wonderful green shoots everywhere, I feel a huge relief from our relentless rain. I just … Continue reading →

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The satisfaction of finishing a piece!

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Melanie de Miguel

I am on a real history trip at the moment, working my way back and forth through different eras as the mood takes me – and it’s so much fun!!!!! When I was a child, my Mother and I would … Continue reading →

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The Spring Knitting & Stitching Show – Workshop tickets now on sale

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Melanie de Miguel

Just a quick ‘heads up’ to let you know that the Spring Knitting & Stitching Show has now made its workshop tickets available online. You can browse through the workshops here and book a session. I’ll be teaching the Luisa Pendant … Continue reading →

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