A Better Bead & Crafts offers classes in any of these beading techniques.  For further information, please contact the shop at (828) 884-5920 or click here to go to WLOS' Craft Corner page to view broadcasts.

Bead Knitted Pouch

Click here to view segment broadcast by WLOS on 21 January 2008

Class - two sessions $20 each session plus supplies

Pattern alone w/o class - $16.50

Tools and Supplies for this Project

Pearl Cotton, 1 spool, size 12 in color of choice

Beads, 1 hank, size 11/0 in color of choice

Knitting Needles, 2, "0000", dbl pointed

Twisted Wire Needles, two in size "Fine"

Fabric Embellishment

To air soon on WLOS.

Beaded Quilt Block

Basic Level - one session $20

Advanced Level - one session $20

Tools and supplies needed for this Project

Beading Needles, size 12 and 10

Superlon, size “D” in white, aqua & red

Pearl Cotton, size 16 in red, aqua & white

Seed Beads, size 15/0 in red, aqua & white

Seed Beads, size 11/0 in red, gold, aqua, & crystal

Thread Bears

Crocheted Teddy Bear Lapel Pins

Class - two sessions $20 each session plus supplies

Pattern for lapel pin alone w/o class - $5

Pattern for whole bear w/o class - $16.50

Tools and Supplies for this Project

Pearl Cotton, 1 spool, size 8 in color of choice

Beads, loose - 25 grams or one hank size 11/0

Pearl Cotton, 2 yards in black or dark brown

Crochet hook, US size 9

Lapel Pin with point protector

Twisted Wire Needles, 2 in size "Fine"

Black Onyx Beads, 2, 2mm beads