I have completed some more sheets that give you a basic introduction to stitches, with more on the way. They have now been uploaded to the website and are free to download.

Now included: Chenille stitch, CRAW and Cellini Spiral.

We have just added 5 new colours of Miyuki size 11 seed beads in the following colours. All in bags of 25g.

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The Festive Candle Workshop on 6th October is fully booked already, so Marlene has just agreed to add an extra date . It will be Sunday 1st September – booking required by 16th August. 2 places are already allocated so book your place early to avoid disappointment!

Selected colours of size 11 and size 8 Toho Triangles are now available in 50g bags. Save over 20% compared with the usual price for 7g bags.

These PMB (Plastic Metallised Beads) are to be discontinued and now in Clearance at greatly reduced prices with only small stocks of each design.

Manda Kent-Burns from The Jacobeadery will be coming to The Beading Room sometime soon to run a workshop for a Hussif.

This sewing case is ideal for holding all your essential items (contents not included in workshop).

We are in the process of sorting out the details, but if you may like to join us, then just drop me an email (kathryn@halfpenney.co.uk) and I will let you in on possible dates so hopefully we can arrange it so you won’t miss out.

We had a very busy day at the Bead Festival yesterday and the Drop In To Bead Workshop was constantly busy. So much so that I had to hunt out some more supplies – thanks to Beading Amazing, Jencel and Gemstone Boutique for donating beads.

The pattern for our dragonfly is now available to download free of charge from https://www.halfpenneys.co.uk/product/quick-and-easy-dragonfly-pattern-have-a-go-at-this-quick-and-easy-beading-project-2/. Enjoy!

This colour variation is now back in stock on the website, so all 4 colours are now available. Priced at £19.95 with free postage they may not be around for long!

HD042 is now back in stock, as well as our Clear View Flip Top Boxes.

Remember we are at The Big Bead Show this weekend and it’s always busy, so order early to be sure of getting yours.

Our range of 3mm, 4mm and 6mm fire polished beads from the Czech Republic are now listed. Colours range from Crystal AB to Jet AB and our new metallic colours are stunning. If you need Metallic Ballet Slipper in 3mm it’s there. By the way it’s a gorgeous shade of lilac – never would have guessed by its name!