Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Bead it Like you Mean it

My friend Lyric Kinard has just published a very enjoyable and educational new video called,
“Bead it like you Mean it”
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I just finished watching the whole thing and was truly captivated. Lyric is light hearted and charming in this video just like she is in person and it made it very enjoyable to watch her teach us the basics about beading. She shows us how to make knots and how important it is to make lots of knots. But also how to not make any knots on the back of an all ready finished quilt!! This is a GREAT tip. I have beaded a little bit here and there, nothing serious mind you, but with Lyric’s video I was actually thinking about how and where I could add some beads to my next art piece.

Lyric gives very clear and easy to follow directions along with the video close ups for even the beginner beader. She tells us what the beads are called, what needles to use and what threads are best. She shows us some great ideas of how to use each exercise she illustrates. I am thinking about adding big chucky beads on something just to be able to make the cage she shows in the video. Love this idea. I also loved the stacked beads and will use this in my next flower quilt.

I think this is a must have video for your library. I will be giving away one free copy of this fabulous DVD. Send me your comments and I will pick a number on random numbers to select the winner. Good luck!!! and happy beading.

14 comments:

Mommarock said...

It looks just wonderful!

connie said...

Sounds like an incredible video. Thanks for the opportunity!

gatheredthreads said...

Wonderful! Thank you for the opportunity.

MarveLes Art Studios said...

The preview of the DVD is very cool; thank you for the chance, Frieda!

Bev said...

Sounds like a fun, informative DVD. Thanks for the chance, Frieda.

Debbie said...

Thanks for participating, Frieda. I have Lyric's book and other DVD. Thanks for counting me in.

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

Sounds like a great video! I have never tried beading, thanks for the giveaway Frieda!

Marsha said...

I would love to win this video. I just used beads for the very first time on a Christmas table runner and love the look. Thanks for the opportunity.

Jaye said...

I am working on beading a project called Kissy Fish. I suppose I should have watched this before I started.
Jaye
Artquiltmaker.com/blog

Diane J. Evans said...

Oooh, I'd LOVE to win this video, Frieda -- thanks for the opportunity. And I also loved your video showing your two latest little quilts -- great use of your gorgeous fabrics!

Diane

rvquilter said...

my guild just had a program on beading...would love the video

sewsandquilts said...

Lyric is a wonderful teacher. I learned some beading basics from her a few years ago and I would love to have all her lessons.

Anonymous said...

I would be thrilled to have this video. Thank you for offering it.

Frieda Anderson said...

And the winner was Connie from IA. Thanks everyone for your comments. I know Connie will have fun trying these techniques.

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