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 May 2013 Newsletter

BSSV Beading Bits

What a wild ride  mother nature is taking us on this spring with the crazy ups and downs in the weather! Hopefully, everyone is well and has been beading something wonderful!

We have a new member that joined last month. Please welcome Lorretta Cockran to the Bead Society! Thank you for joining, Lorretta!

Also, Sandy Westbrook is expecting  a grandson by her daughter, Dreama. Congrats!

Kay Bolden did a wonderful presentation of how she creates those beautiful lamp work beads.

Congratulations to Kay Olsen the winner of the bead jar drawing. Don’t forget to bring in your spare beads for both bead jars!

For Show and Tell,  Lou Tiller brought in the mortar board that she had beaded for her daughter’s graduation. Bring in your finished or unfinished projects and share with us at every meeting.

Treasurer’s Report:

Balance:  $1,498.97

$500 was donated to Alternatives for use of their space for meetings

Kay Bolden donated $15.80; a percentage of the sales of her lamp work beads from March’s meeting.

 

This Month

 

 This month Kat Allison is visiting us to show us loom work and how we can use a loom for beading or weaving.

Also, we need to discuss the opportunity to volunteer for more beading shows. In the past, it has been the same ladies doing the volunteering. Please volunteer!! Let’s hear your thoughts and comments about being able to commit to volunteering to do more bead/craft shows. This helps spread the word about us to the community!

 

Loom Beading

 When weaving on a loom, the beads are locked in between the warp threads by the weft threads. The most common bead weaving technique requires two passes of the weft thread. First, an entire row of beads is strung on the weft thread. Then the beads are pressed in between the warp threads. The needle is passed back through the beads above the warp threads to lock the beads into place. Heddle looms were popular near the beginning of the 20th century. They allowed weaving of beads by raising every other thread and inserting strung beads in the shed, the space between the lowered and raised threads. There are still a few Heddle Bead Looms being manufactured today. The most difficult part of loom work is finishing off the warp threads.

Although loomed pieces are typically rectangular, it is possible to increase and decrease to produce angular or curvy shapes. Fringe can also be added during weaving or before the piece is removed from the loom. 

Free Patterns:

http://www.beadlooms.com/instructions.html

 

Bead Stores and Shows

BeadWorkz
3258 Academy Ave
Portsmouth, VA
(757) 483-7800

Bead Store VA
10371 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-0593

The Bead Cottage
5350 Kemps River Dr
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 495-5400

Bead Store
335 E Bayview Blvd
Norfolk, VA
(757) 480-1350

Beads and Rocks
335 Va Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 428-9824

Virginia Beach Beads
2262 Seashore Shoppes
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 333-7235

Tada’s Beads and Art
1001 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
(757) 903-2073

The International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc.
May 17-19, 3013
August 16-18, 2013
Dec. 20-22, 2013
http://www.intergem.com
Dulles Expo Center
4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Chantilly, VA 20151

Rings & Things Bead Show
June 18, 2013, 1pm-5pm
http://www.rings-things.com/show/
Richmond Magnuson Grand Hotel
6531 W. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 285-9951

Treasures of the Earth Gem,
Mineral and Jewelry Show
July 19-21 & Oct. 4-6, 2013
http://www.treasuresoftheearth.net
$1 Off coupon on website!
Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th Street
Virginia Beach, VA

Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show
August 3-4, 2013, beadshows.com
$2 off coupon on website!
Richmond Raceway Complex
600 Laburnum Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222

The Bead Merchantile Show
October 25-26, 2013
Preregister on their website for faster check-in
http://www.beadmercantile.com/
Williamsburg Hotel & Con. Center
50 Kingsmill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-220-2500

The Innovative Bead Show
November 2-3, 2013
http://www.ibexpos.com
$1 Off coupon on website!
Hilton Norfolk Airport
1500 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23502

 

 

 

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