Though this Beadalong is now over it's never too late to join in on any of them and have fun!
People join in every day (and even years later) so do purchase it, dive in and enjoy.
If you want a peek at what the project was then you can find photos on my blog here, here, here and here or on the Secret Beadalong Facebook page (you don't need any account to view it)
It's time for a new Secret Christmas Beadalong!
Are you looking to add an extra level of anticipation, surprise, community and excitement to your beading with a specially designed 'advent calendar' ornament (which can also be worn as a pendant) project?
Then this special Christmas project, designed to be both a surprise and a Beadalong is perfect for you!
The Beadalong is designed to be done over 12 or 24 days with a little bit of beadwork done each day - but the full instructions will be sent to you at once and you can of course bead it at any time you desire.
The project is different this year as there are not only 2 size variations for the ornament, but the schedule is designed with different speeds & amounts of beading each day so you can finish one piece in under 1 or 2 weeks, or go a bit slower to spread it over the full 24 days, or even embrace the option of beading both sizes in the 24 days... so there are lots of choices for you to help you fit the Beadalong into your life.
Also this year, to keep it lighter for everyone, there is no preparation work!
But don't worry, none of these changes mean that this years project is any less striking, clever or intricate, just that I've pledged not to inflict as many tiny beads as last year!
This year the Beadalong is only available as a pattern to allow you to choose your favourite colours (I will be sending lots of colour advice with the requirements list) and I have pared down the requirements list so you can use what is in your stash or have an excuse to visit your favourite bead store.
The materials you will need are:
As soon as you sign-up you'll automatically be sent your confirmation email and then the other emails will follow on automatically.
This project is intermediate and you just need to be comfortable with peyote stitch (circular, tubular and increasing). The instructions you'll be sent won't have a photo of the finished item as it's a complete surprise...
The beading required is about 15-90 minutes each day (depending on the speed you choose and if you want to do 2 ornaments) but the instructions tell you when you can jump ahead etc to help you better able fit it into your schedule.
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You can also find my other Beadalongs here:
Summer
Winter
I love to support and encourage individuals who make beadwork so please feel free to use anything you make from these instructions or kit as gifts or to sell to support your bead buying habit!
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