Hi, Everyone!
This is a reminder that we will be collecting the donations for jewelry for our Christmas Sparkle Project at our October and November meetings. In the event you missed this information, we are making jewelry to donate as a community outreach project to the Battered Women's Shelter.
Our November Westbank project will be making origami gift boxes for the donations. So, please come to enjoy a happy get-together as we prepare to spread a little Christmas cheer.
If anyone has any questions, please email me. Thanks.
Jean
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
New Corrected Date!
OK, Folks, I'll never buy another calendar with pages showing three months at a time!!!!! I really feel like saying something else but will settle for @#$%^%$$@##@
Please note that the Westbank meetings are always held on the fourth Saturday of the month no matter what date I use. The exception is December.
If y'all get the date right, I'll be there waiting on the 25th.
Jean
Please note that the Westbank meetings are always held on the fourth Saturday of the month no matter what date I use. The exception is December.
If y'all get the date right, I'll be there waiting on the 25th.
Jean
Corrected Date for Westbank September Class
Ooops! The correct date is Saturday, September 23, 2010.
Jean
Jean
Westbank September Project
Good Afternoon, Beaders.
The attached is a picture of the bracelet for the Westbank project on September 23, 2010 which will be from 1-3 p.m. at Love Lutheran Church, 3730 MacArthur, Algiers.
This pattern is called Amtrac and is based on the uphostry on the City of New Orleans train. I had a looong opportunity to study it when I went to Denver and consists of several beading stitches combined into the pattern.
Here is a list of materials you will need:
Size 8 hex beads
Size 11 seed beads
4 mm. crystals
Beading thread or Fireline
Size 12 needle
There will be no kits offered for this class.
Cost for the class is $12.00.
Please let me know if you plan on attending to make sure I have enough copies.
Hope to see y'all there.
Jean
The attached is a picture of the bracelet for the Westbank project on September 23, 2010 which will be from 1-3 p.m. at Love Lutheran Church, 3730 MacArthur, Algiers.
This pattern is called Amtrac and is based on the uphostry on the City of New Orleans train. I had a looong opportunity to study it when I went to Denver and consists of several beading stitches combined into the pattern.
Here is a list of materials you will need:
Size 8 hex beads
Size 11 seed beads
4 mm. crystals
Beading thread or Fireline
Size 12 needle
There will be no kits offered for this class.
Cost for the class is $12.00.
Please let me know if you plan on attending to make sure I have enough copies.
Hope to see y'all there.
Jean
Friday, August 13, 2010
Westbank August Project
Hello, Everyone!
It's been a hot summer so far, but our August project will make your wrist sizzle!
We will meet at Love Lutheran Church, 3730 MacArthur, Algiers from 1 to 3 p.m.
Vicki will be our instructor and here is the information:
FREE FORM PEYOTE BRACELET
Approx 2-3 grams each of 10-12 different seeds - use any combination of:
11/0 round seeds, 3-4 mm squares, #1 or #2 bugles, 8/0 hex, 11/0 triangles Embellishment beads: any flat beads, freshwater pearls, crystals, metal spacer beads, pressed glass beads 15/0 round seeds clasp: shank button or toggle clasp or delica beads to make a toggle clasp Nymo D thread is recommended, but whatever your thread of choice is OK #12 needle
Class cost is $12.00
Kits will be available for $10.00
As always, you are welcome to bring your own beads. Also, as always, you don't have to do the project to visit with us and can bring your own UFO to work on.
It is strongly suggested everyone get a watchmakers tin with 12 containers for this project, whether you're bringing your own supplies, or buying a kit. When working with this many different beads, it's much easier to have them in containers. Michael's carries them in the bead supply section.
Vicki will have 10 different themed kits, so there will be a nice selection. Attached is a picture showing the various samples and they are beautiful.
This class is definitely a good beginner's class; however, be prepared to not finish the bracelet in class. There will be additional step-by-step instruction guidelines available if you need more help after the class.
Come on over to join us and have a little fun!
Jean
Monday, July 12, 2010
JULY 24, 2010 WESTBANK PROJECT
Good Morning, Beaders,
Here's the information about our July 24, 2010 project which will be given by May Wong at Love Lutheran Church, 3730 MacArthur Blvd., Algiers from 1-3 p.m.
Material List:
8mm beads in round, bicone, or any other shape (the picture is done in diagonals)
Clasp
Beading Thread or Fireline
Clasp
Size 12 Needle
The cost of the class is $12.00
Kits will be available upon request to May at mkwmkw49@cox.net and the cost is $10.00. Please let May know if you decide to purchase a kit.
Hope to see y'all there.
Jean
Monday, June 7, 2010
JUNE 26, 2010 PROJECT
THIS CLASS WILL KEEP YOU IN STITCHES--BEADING STITCHES, THAT IS!
We will meet from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Love Lutheran Church, 3730 MacArthur Blvd., Algiers, and the instructor will be Jean.
It's going to be a combination of beaded spacers which can be used together to form a bracelet or necklace, or used separately in other work. The combination will include peyote tubes, pinwheels, and a variation of a beaded bead. Sorry, there is no picture available.
Material list:
Size 11 seed beads in a variety of main colors and accent colors
Size 12 needles
Beading thread of Fireline
Color choices used in this project were: aqua main color with pale peach accents; brown main color with multi-colored mix accents; and, green with pale peach and cream. I chose colors which would complement each other, but you can also use bold colors, all one color, or any combination you like. Also, if you choose different colors, you will only need a small quantity of each one which will help use up some of those left over beads.
Class cost is $12.00 and kits will not be available unless reserved no later than Wednesday, June 12, 2010. Also, please RSVP, if possible, to let us know you are coming so that we''l have enough instruction copies for everyone.
The Westbank Bead Society has decided to begin a community outreach program and our first one is called Christmas Sparkle. Several beaders have volunteered to participate and this is open to anyone who would like to join in. For more details, keep reading.
A new Yahoo Group and bead group name, Westbank New Orleans Beaders Guild, has been set up primarily to host our community projects, plus a variety of other information, including our regular monthly meeting notices. The link to join is:
http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/Westbank_New_Orleans_Beaders_Guild/
Yeah, I know it's a rather long url, but you can copy and bookmark it for future visits. Once you join, you can also post messages, check the calendar and there is probably a bunch more things that can be done which I haven't discovered yet. So, it will be a fun place to explore and keep in touch with each other. Only members who join will have access to the information and joining is free.
Hope to see y'all at the meeting!
Jean
We will meet from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Love Lutheran Church, 3730 MacArthur Blvd., Algiers, and the instructor will be Jean.
It's going to be a combination of beaded spacers which can be used together to form a bracelet or necklace, or used separately in other work. The combination will include peyote tubes, pinwheels, and a variation of a beaded bead. Sorry, there is no picture available.
Material list:
Size 11 seed beads in a variety of main colors and accent colors
Size 12 needles
Beading thread of Fireline
Color choices used in this project were: aqua main color with pale peach accents; brown main color with multi-colored mix accents; and, green with pale peach and cream. I chose colors which would complement each other, but you can also use bold colors, all one color, or any combination you like. Also, if you choose different colors, you will only need a small quantity of each one which will help use up some of those left over beads.
Class cost is $12.00 and kits will not be available unless reserved no later than Wednesday, June 12, 2010. Also, please RSVP, if possible, to let us know you are coming so that we''l have enough instruction copies for everyone.
The Westbank Bead Society has decided to begin a community outreach program and our first one is called Christmas Sparkle. Several beaders have volunteered to participate and this is open to anyone who would like to join in. For more details, keep reading.
A new Yahoo Group and bead group name, Westbank New Orleans Beaders Guild, has been set up primarily to host our community projects, plus a variety of other information, including our regular monthly meeting notices. The link to join is:
http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/Westbank_New_Orleans_Beaders_Guild/
Yeah, I know it's a rather long url, but you can copy and bookmark it for future visits. Once you join, you can also post messages, check the calendar and there is probably a bunch more things that can be done which I haven't discovered yet. So, it will be a fun place to explore and keep in touch with each other. Only members who join will have access to the information and joining is free.
Hope to see y'all at the meeting!
Jean
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