Bead Weaving 101: Let’s Get Started!
Liz Turner Liz Turner

Bead Weaving 101: Let’s Get Started!

Bead weaving is a very dynamic and complex part of beadwork. It has been around since 2000 BC in Egypt and has continued to evolve over the centuries… so how do you start? In this article, I’ll go over some of the things you’ll need to know in order to begin bead weaving.

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April Beading Challenge!
Liz Turner Liz Turner

April Beading Challenge!

It’s April 1st and time for another challenge! Take a look at the new palettes and choose one for yourself. The challenge rules are the same as they have been in prior challenges, come give it a try!

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March 2026 Challenge: Results!
Liz Turner Liz Turner

March 2026 Challenge: Results!

A warm and hearty thank you goes out to all of those who decided to try challenging yourselves with us at Blueberry! Leaving your comfort zone and trying new color combinations isn’t always easy. Sometimes it doesn’t turn out the way you planned for better or worse, the point is you’re trying! Variety is the spice of life after all!

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Let’s Talk About Beads! Rullas
Liz Turner Liz Turner

Let’s Talk About Beads! Rullas

Rulla beads are another one of those slightly odd two hole shaped beads I tried and now can’t live without! In this article I’ll tell you all about them.

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March Beading Challenge!
Liz Turner Liz Turner

March Beading Challenge!

We’ve been having so much fun at Blueberry Beads with our color palate challenges, we want everyone else to try it too! This is a great opportunity to try something different and show off your skills.

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January 2026 Challenge: Results!
Liz Turner Liz Turner

January 2026 Challenge: Results!

A warm and hearty thank you goes out to all of those who decided to try challenging yourselves with us at Blueberry! Leaving your comfort zone and trying new color combinations isn’t always easy. Sometimes it doesn’t turn out the way you planned for better or worse, the point is you’re trying! Variety is the spice of life after all!

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Let’s Talk About Stringing Part 2: S-Lon Cord
Liz Turner Liz Turner

Let’s Talk About Stringing Part 2: S-Lon Cord

There’s more than one way to string a bead. Most people have a preference on what sort of material they use for stringing. It is up to the individual to discover what works best for them and for the beads they are using.

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Let’s Talk About Stringing Part 1: Silk
Liz Turner Liz Turner

Let’s Talk About Stringing Part 1: Silk

There’s more than one way to string a bead. Most people have a preference on what sort of material they use for stringing. It is up to the individual to discover what works best for them and for the beads they are using.

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Beading Challenge! December Edition
Liz Turner Liz Turner

Beading Challenge! December Edition

Here’s the first documented beading challenge! I’ll share how we at Blueberry Beads challenge ourselves and each other to keep things interesting.

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