Beading Bits

Thanks to Andrea for teaching us a new bracelet and bringing all the materials needed to make it at our October meeting.
At our November meeting Mary MacElroy will teach us the Checked Bail for donut beads or large beads with large holes.
Discussion about online bead stores was had. And about the holiday party.
Show and Tell at the November meeting was wonderful. Reyne brought a large display of her jewelry. Evelyn showed off her crocheted wire and beads. Others brought in lovely pieces as well.
Meetings are now being held in person at Faith Lutheran Church 2730 Bridge Road Suffolk, VA 23435. Meetings will be held at this location from August to December.

Upcoming:
November: Checked Bail, Show & Tell, Holiday Party plans
December: Holiday Party, Board Member Election, Gift Exchange

Classes and Supplies

Checked Bail with Mary MacElroy

Supplies:

* 1 Donut bead

* 4 Colors of Delicas (1 color must match your donut bead)

* Size 12 needle

* Fireline

* Fireline cutter or Fireline scissors

Delicas must have 1 outline color (black, silver, etc), 1 color must match or be similar in color to your donut bead and 2 colors must coordinate with the other 2 colors.

Reminder: “African Safari” Bead Challenge pieces will be due in April 2022.
Remember to bring beads to put in the monthly and annual bead jars.
Evelyn Miller won the Monthly Bead Jar. Congrats!
Please consider becoming a Board member, especially President of BSSV! Election will be held at the December meeting.

Beading Bits

Special points of interest:

· Meeting: October 17, 2021

· Show & Tell

· Andrea’s Bracelet by Andrea

September’s meeting had Reyne Buckholz teaching Vintaj Patina Paint on metal. Reyne’s class was enjoyed by all in attendance. Everyone made beautiful pieces by the end of the meeting. Thank you Reyne!
October has Andrea teaching a bracelet, please see page 2 for needed supplies.
The Treasures of the Earth Show will be at the Virginia Beach Convention Center from October 8-10, 2021.If you volunteered to sit please remember to be there!
Meetings are now being held in person at Faith Lutheran Church 2730 Bridge Road Suffolk, VA 23435. Meetings will be held at this location from August to December.
Upcoming:
October: Andrea’s Bracelet

Reminder: “African Safari” Bead Challenge pieces will be due in April 2022. Remember to bring beads to put in the monthly and annual bead jars.
Please consider becoming a Board member, especially President of BSSV!

Andrea’s Bracelet by Andrea

Supplies:

· Size 6 beads

· Split rings

· 1 Shank button

Beading Inspiration

· A Wicked Web of Chain www.firemountaingems.com/resources/gallery-of-designs/j23j

· Green Goddess www.beadinspirations.com/green-goddess-c-231_693.html

· Bra Wires into Boho Necklaces  thelittletreasures.blogspot.com/2017/06/bra-wires-into-boho-necklaces.html

· Faux-Dichroic Glass Pendant www.crafttestdummies.com/faux-dichroic-glass-pendants-recycle-craft/