The Omaha Beady Bunch
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February 2012 Project
Jan 23rd
Julie Overbey has provided information on the February, 2012 project.
Here is a photo of the project we will be doing:
Supply list:
Size 11 seed beads
Size 15 seed beads
Seed beads may be the same, coordinating, or contrasting colors. You will need approximately 29 grams total.
Clasp or choice or button
Approximately 25 accent beads. In the sample project 4mm pearls were used
Basic bead kit, thread, wax, needle, etc.
Thanks!
Julie
November 22 ,2011 Meeting Minutes
Jan 23rd
Beady Bunch November 22nd, 2011 Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order with 17 members and one guest present. Welcome LeAnn. We hope you will join us again!
Lisa gave the Treasurer’s report.
Old Business: Chris gave us a recap of the Diane Fitzgerald workshops and everyone shared the pieces that they created. It is a consensus that a good time was had by all.
New Business: Melanie Potter will be our next teacher for the April 28 and 29 workshops. Members voted on a group of projects with the winners being “Petalicious cuff bracelet” and “Floral Motif necklace”. These classes have a 15-person limit and many members have already reserved their spot. If you wish to attend, just send a $25 check per class to Lisa Dryden. Your check will be returned when you show up for class. You can find more details at http://www.melaniepotter.com. Melanie will also be bringing a trunk show.
Chris reminded us that the $18 membership dues are due in January. There is no meeting in December. In January, bring a UFO to work on and a snack to share with the group.
We are still in need of instructors for a few monthly projects, so bring your ideas to the next meeting!
The meeting was adjourned, followed by Show and Tell.
A metal stamping project taught by Linette.
Thanks Linette for bringing all the supplies and giving us some great tips!
Submitted by: Denise Stahl, Secretary
New “Twin” Beads
Dec 8th
Preciosa Ornela presents the exclusive Czech two-hole Twin seed bead. Twin, a new seed bead from the PRECIOSA Traditional Czech Beads brand, offers much more creativity and possibilities.
The oval shape of the new two-hole seed bead has dimensions of 2.5 x 5 mm and it is available in two glass materials: crystal and black. The wide range of 80 currently available color finishes on the two-hole Twin beads will inspire you to make infinite color combinations like the ones which are already known from the existing seed bead color charts.
Diane Fitzgerald Workshop: November 12, 13, 2011
Nov 21st
On Saturday, November 12th and Sunday, November 13th 2011, the Omaha Beady Bunch had the pleasure of hosting a wonderful workshop with Diane Fitzgerald, internationally known beader, writer, and instructor.
Judy Citta and her committee did all of the hard work to make this dream a reality for our organization. Here is a photo of Judy just after she introduced Dianne to the participants.
Diane is a prolific author of many books, designer of numerous complete beading kits, DVD’s, and other helpful tools to enhance the skills of beaders all over the world.
Here are examples of her publications and her work:
Beautiful work done with a combination of seed beads and Swaroski crystals.
Due to the protected nature of photographs on Diane’s website, I was unable to post a copy of the photos of items presented in these two workshops. If you would like to see the Moorish Tiles (Saturday) and Gingko Leaves (Sunday), you can view them on Diane’s site. Here is her link:
http://www.dianefitzgerald.com/classes.asp
Here are various members hard at work on the Moorish Tile Bead.
Are they all singing “Zippity Do Da?”
Singing Zippity Do Da
The Beady Bunch Participants With Diane (Center)
Lisa Changing the Song To Dippity Do Da
One Down.....Only 6 To Go!
A great time was had by all in attendance. Thanks to our President, Chris Johnson, our Chair, Judy Citta and Diane Fitzgerald, instructor extroidinnaire, for making this a special week-end of beading, learning, and great fun!
October 25, 2011 Meeting Minutes
Nov 3rd
Beady Bunch Oct. 25th, 2011 Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order with 18 members present.
There was no treasurer’s report.
Old Business:
Review of details for the upcoming workshops with Diane Fitzgerald Nov 12th and 13th.
Possible national teachers for 2012 are being researched by Judy Citta. More details to follow.
New Business:
Virginia reported that the Fall Bead Renaissance show in KC is Nov 4-6.
The project for our November meeting will be Metal stamping by Linette. Watch your email or the web site for supply list.
Discussion of possible monthly projects/teachers for 2012. Tentative list is as follows:
February, Julie has something in mind.
March, Eileen= Japanese cross.
April, Diane = Bezel a crystal.
May, Silky = Resin project.
June, Joan = Right angle weave
July, Mary = Serpentine Bracelet
Aug, TBD
Sept. TBD
Oct. Joni = Brick stitch duster earrings
Nov. TBD
Dec. No meeting.
Meeting was adjourned followed by Show and Tell.
Linette got us started on a beaded Kumihimo project.
Great fun! Thanks Linette!
Submitted by:
Denise Stahl, Secretary
Minutes of September 27, 2011 Meeting
Oct 20th
Beady Bunch Sept 27th,2011 Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order with 18 members present.
Old Business: Chris reminded us about the Nov 12th and 13th workshops with Diane Fitzgerald. There are 2 spots left for the Moorish Tiles on Sat and one spot open for the Gingko Necklace on Sunday. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to learn from a national teacher. Contact Lisa Dryden to reserve your spot in one or both of these classes. Supply lists are on our web site or on www.dianefitzgerald.com. 
New Business: The Lincoln Bead Bazaar is Oct 15th at the Guesthouse Inn Ballroom. Joan Dugan passed out flyers with information on the bazaar.
The Hot Shops Art Center Lampworkers Open house is Oct 1st and the show runs through Oct 30th.
Discussion was opened concerning the possibility of offering scholarships based on need to prospective members who cannot afford the yearly dues. Joan made a motion that the club would offer a scholarship to prospective members that cannot afford our yearly dues. It was decided that the officers would make the decision on each request. Charlene W. seconded the motion and carried.
Lisa brought up the discussion of national teachers for next year. Chris informed us that Judy Citta is already working on it.
October Project: The October project is beaded Kumihimo taught by Linette.
The supply list was handed out at the Aug meeting and is also available here. Be sure to have your beads strung before you get to the meeting so that we can get started on it quickly.
November Project: The November project will be metal stamping by Linette.
The meeting was adjourned, followed by show and tell.
Christy taught the beaded watch faces project. It was a very fun and quick project. Thanks Christy!
Submitted by: Denise Stahl, Secretary
September Supplies List
Sep 15th
The September supply list is the list provided on the website for June. It had to be moved back due to illness of the teacher.
List of supplies for bracelet watch project:
“Ribbon type” watch face of choice
Elastic beading cord (1mm)
Assorted size and shaped beads of choice large beads, interesting shapes, colors, textures, wood, ceramic, plastic, resin charms if desired
Assorted spacers for between beads and between bracelets
Lobster Claw clasps 4 for each watch…make sure your clasp is big enough to clasp the bar on the watch. Probably will take 14-16 mm for most watches.
Note:
If you ordered watch faces from Christy, she will have them at the meeting.
See you September 27th.
October/November 2011 Project
Sep 13th
Round Braid Kumihimo Bracelet, Drop Beads Necklace
or Firepolish Bead Necklace
Refer to picture: Top Left is a Plain Round Braid using size 6 or 8 seed beads. Top Right is the Drop Bead. Bottom is the Firepolish.
You need to let Linette know if you need any beads or S-lon cord by the August meeting. If you need a loom let Linette know by the September meeting. Email: linettenel@aol.com
General Supplies for the Plain Round Braid –
see next page for the beads for the necklaces. * Round foam loom –* 8 bobbins
* S-lon cord – 8 pieces cut the proper length – see below. The S-lon thread is a stiff cord and you shouldn’t have to use a needle to thread your beads.
* Size 8 seed beads in one color – or any other bead you choose.
* Glue – recommend E-600
* Fireline
* Cones or end caps
* Clasp
* 8″ of 22 gauge, half-hard wire
Setting up the Cords
When figuring out what length to cut each cord you need to cut them each 3 times the finished length of your project. It may be more than you need but you cannot add more cord. So if you need to make a seven inch bracelet, then you need to cut each of your cords at 21 inches. To make it simple for a bracelet let’s just cut 8 pieces of thread at 3 feet each. After you have cut all of your cords to the proper length, gather them together and tie and overhand knot with them at one end. Take one cord at a time and wrap each cord around a bobbin, leaving about 6 ‘ free between the overhand knot and the bobbin.
How long do I make the bracelet?
You will want to make this bracelet 1.5″ longer than you normally wear to offset the width of the braid (when laid flat and unclasped.) Example: If you normally wear a 7″ bracelet. In this bracelet, I need an 8.5″ length. Your clasp and end caps will account for about 2.25″ of the length. Example: My bracelet needs to be 8.5″ long, so when I subtract 2.25″ for the clasp and end caps, the beaded section of my braid needs to be 6.25″.
Stringing the beads
String the appropriate number of beads on each of your 8 cords.
Beads per inch – this is a guide only – not all beads are created equal.
Size 8 beads – 7 beads per inch of bracelet length
Size 6 beads – 5 beads per inch of bracelet length
If needed you can add more beads at the end if you run out.
When you are finished stringing the beads on a cord, attach a bobbin at the end and wind it up. This is temporary, but it’s easier to add the rest of the beads when the cords are more controlled.
Drop Beads Necklace Pattern
4 mm Magatama drop beads – 52 grams approx.
Size 8 seed beads – 15 grams approx.
You will use 12 beads per inch of necklace length for each cord.
Remember your cord length is three times the length of your necklace.
After you have cut all of your cords to the proper length, gather them together and tie and overhand knot with them at one end. Take one cord at a time and wrap each cord around a bobbin, leaving about 6 ‘ free between the overhand knot and the bobbin.
String the Magatama beads on 4 cords and the size 8 seed beads on 4 cords.
When you are finished stringing the beads on a cord, attaché a bobbin at the end and wind it up. This is temporary, but it’s easier to add the rest of the beads when the cords are more controlled.
Firepolish Bead Necklace
4 mm Firepolish bead – approximately 360 beads
Size 8 seed beads – 12 grams
This pattern uses 6 beads per inch (3 Firepolish and 3 size 8 seed beads).
Remember your cord length is three times the length of your necklace.
After you have cut all of your cords to the proper length, gather them together and tie and overhand knot with them at one end. Take one cord at a time and wrap each cord around a bobbin, leaving about 6 ‘ free between the overhand knot and the bobbin.
When loading the beads on the cords, you’ll alternate stringing a seed bead and then a Firepolish bead the entire length of each cord.
All cords are prepared the same.
When you are finished stringing the beads on a cord, attaché a bobbin at the end and wind it up. This is temporary, but it’s easier to add the rest of the beads when the cords are more controlled.
Refer to picture: Top Left is a Plain Round Braid using size 6 or 8 seed beads. Top Right is the Drop Bead. Bottom is the Firepolish.
You need to let Linette know if you need any beads or S-lon cord by the August meeting. If you need a loom let Linette know by the September meeting. Email: linettenel@aol.com
General Supplies for the Plain Round Braid –
see next page for the beads for the necklaces. * Round foam loom –* 8 bobbins
* S-lon cord – 8 pieces cut the proper length – see below. The S-lon thread is a stiff cord and you shouldn’t have to use a needle to thread your beads.
* Size 8 seed beads in one color – or any other bead you choose.
* Glue – recommend E-600
* Fireline
* Cones or end caps
* Clasp
* 8″ of 22 gauge, half-hard wire
Setting up the Cords
When figuring out what length to cut each cord you need to cut them each 3 times the finished length of your project. It may be more than you need but you cannot add more cord. So if you need to make a seven inch bracelet, then you need to cut each of your cords at 21 inches. To make it simple for a bracelet let’s just cut 8 pieces of thread at 3 feet each. After you have cut all of your cords to the proper length, gather them together and tie and overhand knot with them at one end. Take one cord at a time and wrap each cord around a bobbin, leaving about 6 ‘ free between the overhand knot and the bobbin.
How long do I make the bracelet?
You will want to make this bracelet 1.5″ longer than you normally wear to offset the width of the braid (when laid flat and unclasped.) Example: If you normally wear a 7″ bracelet. In this bracelet, I need an 8.5″ length. Your clasp and end caps will account for about 2.25″ of the length. Example: My bracelet needs to be 8.5″ long, so when I subtract 2.25″ for the clasp and end caps, the beaded section of my braid needs to be 6.25″.
Stringing the beads
String the appropriate number of beads on each of your 8 cords.
Beads per inch – this is a guide only – not all beads are created equal.
Size 8 beads – 7 beads per inch of bracelet length
Size 6 beads – 5 beads per inch of bracelet length
If needed you can add more beads at the end if you run out.
When you are finished stringing the beads on a cord, attach a bobbin at the end and wind it up. This is temporary, but it’s easier to add the rest of the beads when the cords are more controlled.
Drop Beads Necklace Pattern
4 mm Magatama drop beads – 52 grams approx.
Size 8 seed beads – 15 grams approx.
You will use 12 beads per inch of necklace length for each cord.
Remember your cord length is three times the length of your necklace.
After you have cut all of your cords to the proper length, gather them together and tie and overhand knot with them at one end. Take one cord at a time and wrap each cord around a bobbin, leaving about 6 ‘ free between the overhand knot and the bobbin.
String the Magatama beads on 4 cords and the size 8 seed beads on 4 cords.
When you are finished stringing the beads on a cord, attaché a bobbin at the end and wind it up. This is temporary, but it’s easier to add the rest of the beads when the cords are more controlled.
Firepolish Bead Necklace
4 mm Firepolish bead – approximately 360 beads
Size 8 seed beads – 12 grams
This pattern uses 6 beads per inch (3 Firepolish and 3 size 8 seed beads).
Remember your cord length is three times the length of your necklace.
After you have cut all of your cords to the proper length, gather them together and tie and overhand knot with them at one end. Take one cord at a time and wrap each cord around a bobbin, leaving about 6 ‘ free between the overhand knot and the bobbin.
When loading the beads on the cords, you’ll alternate stringing a seed bead and then a Firepolish bead the entire length of each cord.
All cords are prepared the same.
When you are finished stringing the beads on a cord, attaché a bobbin at the end and wind it up. This is temporary, but it’s easier to add the rest of the beads when the cords are more controlled.
Submitted by Linette Nelson, Teacher
Meeting Minutes August 23, 2011
Sep 12th
Beady Bunch Aug 23,2011 Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order with 16 members present.
Lisa gave our treasurer’s report.
Chris gave us rave reviews of last weekend’s workshops with Judy Walker and explained that Judy shared much more tips and tricks in her classes than just the chosen projects. They were both fun and educational. All members should take advantage of the great opportunities that are offered in these workshops as they are of great value. Thank you to the gals that did all of the work to get this set up and organized!
New Business:
Chris was asked by some of the members to mention that when we are voting to decide on projects offered by these national teachers, that if you have no intention of participating in the workshop then you should not vote on projects.
Other members mentioned that it is different if you think you want to participate and the project you voted for isn’t chosen, and you decide not to take the one voted in, then it is ok to have voted.
The November 12th and 13th workshops with Diane Fitzgerald have a few spots open. Lisa reported that there are 4 spots open for both Sat (Moorish Tiles) and Sun (Ginkgo necklace) classes.
Be thinking about signing up and get your $25 check to Lisa to reserve your spot in one or both of these great classes. Both of the supply lists are on Diane Fitzgerald’s website www.dianefitzgerald.com, look under “Classes”. (The workshops are reversed by date on her website.)
There was discussion of possible national teachers for next year’s workshops.
Old Business:
Monthly projects: Sept: If Christy isn’t able to do the watch faces project, then Linette will do Metal Stamping. If needed, she will send out a supply list prior to the meeting.
Be on the lookout for an email with the project info.
Oct and Nov: Linette will teach Beaded Kumihimo. She passed out the supply list at the Aug meeting and you will need to have your beads strung and on bobbins before the meeting so you are ready to start braiding.
Dec: No meeting
Jan: UFO/Party
Feb: Wire earrings
March: Japanese cross (chain maille type project)
The meeting was adjourned, followed by Show and Tell and we finished our Viking Weave project led my Julie and Lisa. 
Thanks gals…great fun project!
Submitted by: Denise Stahl, Secretary
Minutes For Meeting July 27, 2011
Aug 14th
Beady Bunch July 27, 2011 Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order with 15 members and 2 guests present.
We welcomed the guests and hope to have them join us again.
The minutes from last month were approved.
Lisa gave the treasure’s report.
Old Business:
Our president, Chris, gave us a review of details on the upcoming national teacher workshops. The information for both workshops has been posted to our web site if you have any questions. Also, Diane Fitzgerald has the Omaha projects posted on her web site.
New Business:
The Lincoln Bead Bazaar will be held on Oct 15th.
The meeting was adjourned followed by Show and Tell and the first half of a project on Viking knit taught by Julie, Lisa and Linette.
We will complete it in August, so consult our web site or your email from Julie for the remaining materials needed to finish it up.
Thanks gals you did a great job!
Submitted by: Denise Stahl, Secretary