BSSV June Newsletter

Last month’s meeting was quite interesting with Kat Allison’s demo of her bead looms and finished pieces. Wonderful examples of mixed media pieces!

Just passing on this information about one of our members’ family; Ann Hurt’s mother is in the hospital with pneumonia. Please keep her in mind with thoughts and prayers, maybe even send something nice. Ann, we hope your mother has a speedy recovery.

Our President, Karen Martin, is teaching Spiral Rope. If you are interested in learning this technique please come to the June 16th meeting.

There will be a Logo Contest. The logo needs to include “BSSV” or “Bead Society of Southeastern Virginia” in the design. The contest will run until the August meeting. Members can submit their logo design by email to Emily Satterwhite.
There is a bead show in Norfolk, November 2 & 3. BSSV will have a table at the show.

Ann Smith, librian, asked that members sign books out. There are some books that were taken out and have not been returned. If you have a BSSV book, please return it at the next meeting.

We now have a new website for members and visitors alike to come and visit on the internet. If anyone has any suggestions, comments, additions, etc. please do not hesitate to speak up about the website. 

May’s winner of the monthly bead jar drawing was Nancy Trinkle! Congrats and hope you have found those beads useful!

 This month Karen Martin will be teaching Spiral Rope to those members interested in learning how to do this particular technique. Supply list and some tutorials are on page 2 on the emailed newsletter.

The supplies are:

• One tube of size 8 beads
• One tube of size 11 beads
• Thread
• Needle

 Some tutorials for those who don’t know how or those that need a refresher:

1. http://www.fusionbeads.com/Spiral-Rope-Chain 
2. http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Spiral-Rope-Stitch-Video_p_4173.html 
3. http://www.silverhilldesign.com/tutorials/SpiralRope.pdf 
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00IXIrxLph8 
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auzXz33-8Xs 
6. http://beadcircle.com/spiral-rope-necklace-tutorial/

Remember to sign out books before leaving any of the meetings and please return them, so others may enjoy the books as well.
Please visit our newly created website: http://beadsocietysoutheasternvirginia.weebly.com

 

 Treasurer’s Report:

Balance:  $1,570.97. All BSSV bills are up-to-date. Please pay your dues if you have not done so a.s.a.p.!!

There are some shows coming up please see your emailed copy of the newsletter.

If we have missed a bead store from the list, please let us know of one or more and we’ll add them to the list for all members to be able to go and visit and to find new beads and findings!

 Remember to bring in beads for the bead jars and something for Show-and-Tell. See you at the meeting on June 16th!

BSSV April 2013 Newsletter

BSSV Beading Bits

How quickly the winter has changed over to Spring already! Hope everyone has at least enjoyed some of the early blooming flowers and gotten inspired by them.

French beaded flowers are this month’s theme for the meeting. Both, Barbara Gibson and Nancy Quintilone are showing us how to do the French flowers.

Ann Smith has kindly volunteered to take over as librarian for the society. Thank you, Ann Smith!

Emily Satterwhite and Ann Smith have plans of automating the library. Good luck on the project!

Also, Lou Tiller talked about the success of BSSV at the quilt show in February.  She thanked everyone who helped make it a success.

Bead drawing winner for March is Sharon Velazquez-Hubbert.  Congratulations Sharon!

Emily has typed the info from the bio sheets that were returned and will distribute.  If you have not returned your completed bio sheet, please complete one today or return next meeting to Emily.

If you haven’t paid your yearly dues yet they need to be paid to Emily.

BSSV will have a display at  two more bead shows this year; midsummer in June/July (info coming soon) and the Innovative Bead Expo November 2-3, 2013 in Norfolk Va.

Karen asked any members who did not have an email address to let her know and the BSSV Newsletter can be mailed to them.  At the January meeting, Sharon left a bag of beads behind and wondered if anyone has found it.

Kay Bolden a local lamp work artist from Poquoson gave a demo on making glass beads.  She provided helpful information on what is needed to produce lamp work beads.  She talked about glass and the different types of glass that she uses.  She said to be sure not to mix two different types of glass in one bead or it will crack.  Kay also talked about needing a good torch and the importance of safety glasses.  Using “mat” gas burns hotter than gas from a propane tank.  Kay had a selection of her beads for sale.

Coming up at the May 19 meeting, Kat Allison will demonstrate loom work and members will be able to practice using a loom.

A supply of BSSV brochures is available and members were asked to take a supply to leave at bead stores in the area.

Treasurer’s report:

Balance:  $1,935.17

The BSSV yearly donation to Alternatives for use of the room will be paid soon.

 

This Month

This month Nancy Quintilone and Barbara Gibson are demoing and teaching French beaded flowers this month. Please see the supply list on page 2, if you would like to give them a try.

Nancy will also have kits available for purchase for those that are or will be interested.

Correction to last month’s newsletter: I made the mistake of putting Kat Alison for  April’s meeting. Kat will be May’s meeting, not April. Sorry for the confusion.

 

 French Beaded Flowers

If you are like most people, you have never seen or heard of a French beaded flower. Don’t worry, through this website you can gain a working knowledge of this beautiful and timeless art.
     “French Beaded” Indicates the technique used. The components are made by wrapping beaded wire around a central row of beads. Although any type of bead can be used, the majority of flowers are constructed using 11/0 or 10/0 seed (rocaille) beads. Beaded flowers can be used in every way you use silk or fresh flowers. The only difference is that it will be many, many years before beaded flowers deteriorate. Therefore, they make great inserts in bridal bouquets, bridal headdresses, hair barrettes, napkin rings, corsages, “potted” window plants, 3D pictures and wall hangings. Being made of glass and metal, they give an astounding accent when soldered to stained glass projects. Let your imagination “run away with you”. The uses for beaded flowers are endless.

For more information: http://www.beadedflowerpatterns.com

Supply List

• Size 11 seed beads (large quantity)
• 24 gauge wire
• 26 gauge wire
• Floral wire – 16 gauge/18 gauge
• Floral tape – green is suggested but other colors may be used 

Wire working tools:

• Clippers/scissors
• Round nose pliers
• Flat nose pliers
• Nylon covered jawed pliers

 NOTE:  If you have a bead spinner(s) please bring along to the meeting.

 

“I decided that if I could paint that flower in a huge scale, you could not ignore its beauty.”
Georgia O’Keeffe