It's Day 22 of my Christmas 2017 Secret Beadalong and today's the day when we begin the back and add in the large crystals.

I've been undecided since yesterday as to which crystal to use in one of the pieces, but, one of the great things about this project is that I can 'audition' crystals and see which one I prefer. So, after a lot of debate, I've finally decided which one to go with... but I'm keeping it secret until the 24th and the big reveal!

I get a lot of messages from people sad that they've missed the Beadalong and therefore the opportunity to do the project - that's not true!
Although the actual 'beading along together' may have started, the patterns or kits for each one will remain for sale forever (in the case of patterns) or until they sell out (the limited-edition kits).

So, if you like the idea of a Christmas project then here they are from 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

If you like the idea of a Summer project then here they are from 2015, 2016 and 2017.