Our Blog
Below is a list of our latest blog posts, enjoy!
Miyuki - Range Changes
Author: Lynda Taylor Date Posted: 29 March 2025
In 2023 Miyuki announced that they had started the process to shift towards Lead Free Glass produ...
Read MoreMill Hill Beads & DMC Threads
Author: Lynda Taylor Date Posted: 18 October 2024
Several customers have recently visited or contacted the shop looking for colour matches to DMC T...
Read MoreHow to download Patterns
Author: Lynda Taylor Date Posted: 1 March 2023
Thanks to the generosity of our suppliers and designers from around the world, we have been able ...
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What's in the Box?
Author: Lynda Taylor Date Posted: 28 February 2023
Ever wondered what is inside one of our Monthly Inspiration Boxes? Well these videos wi...
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Crafting in the face of COVID-19 and Stage 4 restrictions
Author: Paula Gething Date Posted: 1 October 2020
Crafting in the face of COVID-19 and Stage 4 restrictions Whilst we wa...
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Swarovski Fall Winter 2019/20 Launch - Be Yourself!
Author: Lynda Taylor Date Posted: 4 September 2018
Today we celebrated the launch of the Fall Winter 2019/20 Collection with the arrival of the new ...
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Seed Bead September 2018 Launch
Author: Lynda Taylor Date Posted: 1 September 2018
Welcome to 2018 Seed Bead September - we like to celebrate all things seed bead once a year, this...
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Holy Medal of the Week - St Peregrine
Author: Denise Taylor Date Posted: 21 July 2017
St Peregrine ...
Read MoreBenefits of Beading
Author: Denise Taylor Date Posted: 30 June 2017
Working with beads, designing and making jewellery is a fun and relaxing activity that has many b...
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Holy Medal of the Week - St Anthony
Author: Denise Taylor Date Posted: 18 June 2017
St Anthony ...
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Charm of the week - Tree of Life
Author: Denise Taylor Date Posted: 30 May 2017
Tree of Life...
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Holy Medal of the Week - St Christopher
Author: Denise Taylor Date Posted: 14 May 2017
St Christopher ...
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Holy Medal of the Week - St Ann
Author: Denise Taylor Date Posted: 30 April 2017
St Ann ...
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Holy Medal of the Week - Infant of Prague
Author: Denise Taylor Date Posted: 26 April 2017
Infant of Prague ...
Read MoreBeading for children - just for fun or is it a good learning opportunity?
Author: Denise Taylor Dip Tch, MEd Date Posted: 31 May 2016
Beading is great fun for children of all ages. It provides an opportunity to develop and display ...
Read MoreMetal Allergies
Author: Lynda Taylor Date Posted: 4 November 2015
Allergies Many of our customers have concerns about metal allergies. Lynd...
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