beadpoint question

just me · 2004-01-19T02:08:13+00:00

hello all - I've been reading, trying to learn a new craft. Apparently I've picked a more obscure part of beadwork or you all are not a group who practice it. I have a question or two. I've been trying to find seedbeads sized 15/0 locally. I've tried a couple shops that I thought would have a good selection of beads [like Glad Rags] and none of them carry beads smaller than 10/0. While there is another shop I will try tomorrow [hoping it is open on MLK Day], I am wondering how to change my "gauge" to meet my need. My directions tell me to use the 15/0 seed beads on #18 interlock canvas[petit or needlepoint canvas]. If I switch to the 10/0 beads what size canvas should I go to to keep the pattern looking right? This is my very first venture into beads of any sort and I had to pick beadpoint, but I really want to do it because it is so similar to one of my favorite needle arts: counted cross stitch. Thank you for bearing with me. I'm really hoping someone here can shed some light on this new arena I've chosen! -Aula

Jan 19, 2004 61 Replies

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vj 22 years ago

vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from "just me"

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MargieK 22 years ago

On Thu, 22 Jan 2004 12:25:50 GMT, "just me" caused by the macular degeneration but maybe it means I need new glasses

Women of our age should go every two years. I'm due, when are you due?

Yes, the needles are quite flexible and bend easily. None of mine are straight unless they're unused. LOL

I'd love to see this done. This beadpoint is new to me, well you know that already.

No ma'am, I don't but I have lots of books, some old, borrowed and new I'll see if there's something that touches upon this for you.

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