Laura's Beads

03/01/2026

Kits (3 color choices; printed pattern included) and digital patterns for the Breakwater Necklace are now available on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4463537239/bead-kit-breakwater-necklace
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4463572209/pdf-pattern-breakwater-necklace

02/26/2026

The three colorways of the Cornwall Bridge Bracelet are completed for the Orlando Bead Retreat! Since this piece is inspired by the beautiful Connecticut countryside I grew up near, I gave it nature inspired colorway designations. 🙂

02/20/2026

For the first time I'm making kits for the Cosmic Ring Bracelet available outside of the classroom! This one has been a huge hit since it debuted at last year's Orlando Bead Retreat. Drop a comment below if you're interested, including which colorway you would like. $85 includes all the beads, a printed tutorial, and shipping (USA only please). Thanks!

02/05/2026

Brand New Design!! "Winter Reflection" pe**te bracelet
Complete Kit price: $55, with free shipping (USA only please)

The recent crazy cold weather and snow flurrying in places where it has absolutely NO business, did result in one good thing -- I finally finished and kitted this design that I started last winter and then had tabled for a bit.

This pattern is a dramatic black and white snowflake design, with touches of sparkling silver. It is finished with an iridescent, asymmetrical fringed edging that includes white pearls and twisted crystal AB bugle beads. The prerequisite stitch knowledge is odd-count pe**te, so you can get a perfectly matching reflection on either side of the center silver stripe. Both a printed graph and word chart are provided for the pe**te, and detailed instructions with photographs on how to add the edging and clasp are also included in the printed tutorial. Oh, and don't worry about sizing -- you'll be instructed on how to work from the center out so it will be perfect for everyone!

Comment below if interested :)

01/27/2026

A sweet little bead embroidery project for Valentines Day -- the "Lovestruck Earrings"

I've made a limited number of kits for any beaders that might be interested. They are $35, which includes all materials, printed tutorial and even free shipping (US only please). Comment below if you would like a kit. Thanks for checking them out!

01/09/2026

Orlando Bead Retreat 2026!!
Say hello to the “Cornwall Bridge Bracelet “
Hope to see you there 😃

12/31/2025

Next month I’ll be traveling up to the Atlanta area and plan on stopping by Beadjoux Bead Store to teach a little impromptu Cosmic Ring class! Who would like to join me? Come on Georgia girls, come out and play beads with me! 😁

This Embroidery Art item by beadjoux has 4 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Braselton, GA. Listed on Dec 28, 2025

12/23/2025

The Breakwater Necklace was particularly hard to capture in a photograph, so I really appreciate this great video that Donna's Beads Sarasota posted. Hope to see you there!

12/17/2025

I’m looking forward to going back to one of my favorite bead shops in January to teach the Breakwater Necklace. This piece was designed specifically for the women of the Maine Bead Society for them to create and wear to their art deco themed gala at the Museum of Beadwork. Hope to see some of you there!

11/09/2025

This was such a great group of beaders and a fun day!

10/10/2025

There are still just a few Cosmic Ring Bracelet class seats available at Bead Chroma tomorrow! They are also offering “ghost seats” for beaders outside the Providence area. Every registration includes a complete kit for the project In your choice of four different colors, all at a discounted student price. Click here for details:

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