Holiday Sales and Coupons

Here is the official list of sales, coupon codes and deals from Team Bluegrass for the Holiday season.  Keep checking back because we will be adding to and updating the post!

From TNTees:

I'm running free shipping up til and including Thanksgiving Day (code: FreeShippingNov)
Black Friday through Cyber Monday- Free gift with every purchase!

From Whimsybeading:

1. 30% coupon discount all Friday,11-25-11, using coupon code BLACK30
2. If your post-discount total is over $75, your shipping will be refunded by Paypal, so you’ll get free shipping!
3. If you purchase a gift certificate at full price, for use on or after 12-26-11, you will receive a gift certificate with a bonus amount.

$25 gift certificate will get you $35 in shop credit, 40% more.
$50 gift certificate will get you $75 in shop credit, 50% more.

Here’s the fine print:

1. Gift certificates purchased using the BLACK30 coupon code will be issued for their face value ONLY.
2. Gift certificates with bonus amounts will be issued to the email used for your Etsy account, unless you specify otherwise. You will receive instructions on how to redeem the gift certificate when it is sent to you. It is in a printable PDF format. If you need to update your version of Adobe Reader, please go here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/
3. Wear the Lilac charity items will not be available for purchase during the sale.
4. Depending on order volume, turnaround time will be 10 – 15 business days. We will make every effort to ship your items to you in time for Christmas delivery, and may upgrade your shipping at our discretion. You will not be charged for the difference in shipping costs.

Please email us if you have questions.

 From Glory Be Herbals-20% off Wednesday through Sunday (Nov 23-27) coupon code TURKEY.  Now extended through Monday Nov 28th.

From Adellerose- Black Friday sale starts on Thanksgiving -25% off everything in my shop from 11/24 until 11/30. Coupon code HOLIDAYS25.

Cr8something will be offering a coupon for 15% off! Coupon code HAPPYHOLIDAYS. Starts 11/23-12/15/11.

From Neiro 
 ☆★☆Christmas Event☆★☆
If you purchase at my shop in December, you will get a free crocheted holy leaf clip!!! There is No minimum order for that. Do not miss this chance

 

May Winner

The winner of the May giveaway from Skyeblue85 is Katherine from Georgia.  Congratulations and happy shopping!

Our June giveaway is being sponsored by hotoffthelathe and will be announced this weekend.

Be Back Soon!

My roots are starting to sprout up so I will be posting soon!  Pictured above is Blue Cohosh.  When it comes up all the way it will have a cluster of green leaves and will make a flower and then blue berries.  Right now it's just blue.

This is my bloodroot which is making a flower for the first time in four years.  I think that will be my first post after the flower opens up all the way.  Be back with you soon!

Jackie (Glory Be Herbals)

Our Sweet February Giveaway!

Congratulations to our January winner of the Glory Be Herbals giveaway, Katie from Australia! We've had lots of international winners lately! Thanks to Jackie for sponsoring our January giveaway.

For the month of February we have a beautiful pink mosiac frame created by Do Mosaics.

This frame has been created mosaic style with pink iridescent tiles. Each frame is a one of a kind. A virtual rainbow of colors appear when the light hits the tiles. Makes a great gift or for the baby girl arrival. The picture has been finished with a medium gray grout and has a smooth finish. This is also a wonderful idea for Breast Cancer Awareness! A must have for the absolute pink lover!

- This mosaic frame holds a 5x7 photo.

- The measurement of the frame is 9 1/2 x 7 inches and the mosaic border measures 1 1/2 inches.

-Can stand alone or wall mounted in horizontal or vertical direction

- The wood frame has a medium to light maple finish.


The value of this beautiful frame is $30.

Here are the ways to enter!


1. Visit the Do Mosaics etsy shop and leave a comment here about any of the items the shop. Or tell us something you would like to see Shaun create.

2. Follow the Bluegrass etsy team blog if you are not already a follower. Let us know you are following by commenting below. (one chance to win)

3. Subscribe to the Bluegrass etsy emails from this blog if you are not already a subscriber. Let us know you have subscribed in a comment below. (one chance to win)


4. Post about this contest on your own blog and leave us the link below for your blog. (one chance to win)


5. Tweet about this contest from your twitter account and leave us your twitter name. (one chance to win)


6. Make a purchase from Do Mosaics for 3 chances to win. List the transaction ID in three separate comments below.

This contest will end at midnight on Monday, February 28. The giveaway for this month is open to US residents only.

Good luck to all!

Equestrian Contest Winner

So many excellent TeamBluegrass shops participated in the 2010 Equestrian Challenge, and public voting  for the challenge has closed. I am pleased to announce that this extremely tight race ended in a photo finish!  Whimsy Beading's one of a kind Epona Shell & Swarovski Bib Necklace takes the win!

Congratulations go to Whimsy Beading for creating such elegant and interesting work, and thanks to all the other amazing TeamBluegrass shops that participated!  

June Winner Selected!

Congratulations to the winner of our June giveaway from FacesareFunny. Picked via random number, our winner is Kelli Lee from Birmingham, AL. Congratulations Kelli and enjoy the cute apron.

Watch for our next giveaway in August!

Call for KY Artists - Deadline is March 26

I know we have lots of talented artisans in Kentucky. Some of you may be interested in this!

Open call to artists for Governor's Derby Exhibition -

FRANKFORT, Ky. — On behalf of Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear, the Kentucky Arts Council is coordinating the selection and installation of an exhibition of visual arts to be on display in the Capitol April 26 – May 10, 2010, in conjunction with the Governor's Derby Celebration activities.

All Kentucky artists are invited to submit digital images of original, two-dimensional work with an equine or spring theme; other Kentucky representations will also be considered. The deadline for submission is March 26, 2010.

To request a prospectus, timeline, guidelines and entry form, e-mail Melissa Nesselrode at melissa.nesselrode@ky.gov.

Share our Success: Jama Watts

Congratulations to Jama Watts of These Precious Things, who was recently accepted as a Kentucky Crafted artist. Her work shown here was on display at the Capitol Rotunda during the month of February. Way to go Jama!

Ky Arts Advocacy Day - Feb 10

(information from the artsky.org website)

Arts Advocacy Day — Make your voice heard!
Join us in Frankfort on February 10, 2010.

Come to Frankfort to support the Arts! With the current challenging economy, particularly in the arts, your active participation this year will be crucial to make sure that the arts are supported in Kentucky.

While attending Arts Day (brought to you by the Kentucky Arts Council), you’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about arts advocacy efforts and arts education. Learn how you can become more involved and more effectively support the arts and arts education in your community by attending workshops being offered on these topics (brought to you by Arts Kentucky.)

Who should come: Arts supporters, Artists, Arts administrators, Arts organization board members, Arts educators… anyone with a passion for the arts.

When and where? February 10, 2010 at the Capitol building in Frankfort, starting at 9:30am. Click here for directions and parking.

Agenda for the Day:
9:30am Rally for the Arts in the Capitol Rotunda
10:30am to 2pm Meet with Legislators
2pm to 5pm Arts Advocacy and Arts Education workshops (sponsored by Arts Kentucky)
at The Grand Theatre in Frankfort

◦2 to 3:30pm -- Workshop: Connecting with Elected Officials year-round
◦3:30 - 5pm -- Workshop: Implementing Arts Assessments in Schools (Robert Duncan)
◦3:30 - 5pm -- Presentation: The importance of Arts and Arts Education (Harry Pickens)

(For information on activities being presented by the Kentucky Arts Council, click here)

What can I do to prepare?
1. Share this information with your friends, co‐workers and other arts supporters – encourage them to come with you!

2. Email Arts Kentucky or call 1‐877‐561‐0701 to receive advance materials and register for the workshop.

3. Visit this page regularly for updates and materials; share this flyer with your friends and other arts supporters, or direct them to this website.

4. Make an appointment to meet your legislator on the 10th (Arts Kentucky can help you).

5. On Arts Day, wear bright blue and look for the Arts Kentucky “welcome wagon” when you park at the visitor’s parking garage. We will give you helpful info for the day.

What good will it do?
A lot! Legislators are making tough choices about funding and arts education, and they need to know that their constituents care about both. Your presence will send a strong message that you care, and you vote!

Want to do more?
Travel with us to Washington for National Arts Advocacy Day!
Led by Americans for the Arts, the national arts advocacy day brings together a broad cross section of America's cultural and civic organization and hundreds of grassroots advocates to underscore the importance of developing strong public policies and appropriating increased funding for the arts.

Held April 12-13, 2010, this annual event in Washington, DC provides legislative updates, advocacy training, and effective meeting schedules with Congressional legislators and their staff. You will meet arts advocats from across the nation and share ideas and strategies that will help you for years to come.

Click here to read more about it and register with Americans for the Arts. If you decide to attend, please email us so we know to expect you and your delegation.

Give a Gift Made in Kentucky Month

It's Official! Here is a wonderful press release from the Governor's office, proclaiming December as the month to buy something handmade from Kentucky. Our team couldn't agree more! To see wonderful Ky Handcrafted items, visit etsy.com and search for "teambluegrass" in the search box. It's not too late to do some holiday shopping!

Original artwork by andreatdesigns

Governor Beshear Promotes Giving Gifts Made in Kentucky

Press Release Date: Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Contact Information: Ed Lawrence
Communications Director
(502) 564-3757 ext. 473
ed.lawrence@ky.gov
www.artscouncil.ky.gov

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Steve Beshear has proclaimed December 2009 as "Give a Gift Made in Kentucky Month," and representatives of the Kentucky Arts Council joined First Lady Jane Beshear yesterday, along with regional artists and state and local officials, in kicking off the campaign at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.

"We are very pleased to join in this campaign to contribute to our state's economy and support artists in Kentucky," said Lori Meadows, executive director of the Kentucky Arts Council. "Giving a gift made in Kentucky is as gratifying as receiving a gift made in Kentucky."

If you're not sure what someone on your gift list would like, consider purchasing a "Kentucky Unbridled Spirit Gift Card" online at http://parks.ky.gov/gift. The gift recipient can use the card to purchase works by the over 650 artisans featured at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea (www.kentuckyartisancenter.ky.gov).

The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, creates opportunities for Kentuckians to value, participate in and benefit from the arts. Kentucky Arts Council funding is provided by the Kentucky General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Its That Time Again. Team Meet And Greet!

Well, team its almost time for us to get together, giggle like little girls, and eat some lunch at Isaacs Cafe in beautiful Bernheim Forest!

Our team meeting is set for this Saturday September 26th from about 11-ish till about 4-ish. I never want these things to end so I could easily party up into the night with you guys if you want to.

We have been informed no booze is allowed on the property. BOOOO!!!!!!

It is Ok however to bring items to barter and trade! I love trading!

Bring your promo items to swap with others, Feel free to bring samples of your work too! At our last meet and greet we got to see some AMAZING work by Jama Watts, and Jenni Phillips of Lucajenn So if you got something you wanna show off, bring it! We would LOVE to Oooo and Ahhh over your creations!

We will be discussing a lot of team related stuff so bring your thinking caps too. We want to make the team more exciting for you and also help you to make your shop be the best it can be. So bring your questions, and ideas too.

Kim and I are looking very forward to meeting each and every one of you coming out on Saturday. Kim and Carolyn have worked very hard to get this thing together, and I wish to thank them for all their hard work to make this meeting a success!

GO TEAM!!!!!!



Photo credits:
Above left courtesy of TheUnderstory
Bottom right courtesy of SewFriendzy
Click on the picture to see the listing for that item if you wish!

Share our Success: These Precious Things, Jama Watts

Our very own Jama Watts has been featured on Fire Mountain Gems Website!

Jama, as you know is a super talented beadweaver who constantly amazes and wow's us with her mad beading skillz. She has rightfully been selected as a featured artist on this popular website.

If you would like to check out more from Jama here is a link list:

http://thesepreciousthings.etsy.com
http://jamawatts.blogspot.com
http://jamawatts.com
http://thesepreciousthings.com

Jama, you rock! We are proud to share your success! You go girl!

If any other team members have a success they would like us to share let us know, or post on our facebook page. I will pick it up and post when I see it!

Share Our Success: Kellibeans

Many many congratulations to our very own Kellibeans for landing a job as a columnist in the marketing department at handmadenews.org.

She works hard for the team and is a marketing genius. Please bookmark her profile as it will soon be filled with links to her amazing articles she has in the works. Any Etsy shop can benefit from her wisdom as she has spent countless hours researching marketing and also has a natural knack for it.

Thanks so much Kelli for all you do for the team and I am so proud your wisdom can be shared with the whole handmade community!

Kentucky Wild Weeds: Dandelion

Kentucky Wild Weeds

Dandelion

The name dandelion comes from the French name “dent de lion” which means lions tooth. This comes from the jagged shape of the leaves. Mankind has been trying to eradicate this plant since the lawn was invented. Thankfully, this will never happen. The dandelion is very smart. It seeds are fun for kids to blow in the wind.

Every part of this plant is medicinal. The bitter root is a famous liver tonic. It can be dried, ground and roasted for use as a coffee substitute just like chicory root. Root teas increase the flow of bile from liver which helps the human body to break down fats more efficiently and detoxifies the liver.

The milky sap from the stem can be applied directly to warts and skin tags to help dissolve them.

The leaves (greens) can be steamed and eaten as a vegetable. They are natures perfect diuretic. They flush out excess fluids from the body and replace potassium.

The flowers have analgesic (pain relieving) properties. The petals should be removed from the green parts. They can be infused in water that has been boiled to make a soothing tea. Or you can infuse them in oil to make a massage oil for sore muscles. This oil is also a great massage oil for breaking up lumpy breast tissue and it’s safe to use every day. I love this oil-it looks like bottled sunshine.

Don’t spray dangerous chemicals on your dandelions to try to kill them. Dig them up and use them-it’s free medicine!



Thanks so much to our own Jackie Alberti ( GloryBeHerbals ) for the fun and educational article!

Finding Serenity in Kentucky:Part 1

Last weekend my family journeyed to Lake Cumberland. We have a tradition amongst my siblings and me, that on your birthday you can plan any activity and we all join you. My sister, Amy, asked we plan the first weekend in June (for her 34^th Birthday) to camp and enjoy the lake.

I should tell you, we are not campers, so there was quite a bit of shopping prior to the trip, simply to acquire tents and other basic necessities when camping. At least it was not roller coasters, which was Amy’s 30^th Birthday trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park.

We reserved camp sites at Waitsboro Recreation, where the view from any site is breath taking. Everyone set up camp Friday night. Then we gathered for a bon fire, a few drinks and good conversation. We were also entertained by my 2 year old niece, Lucy, who snuck a few sips of orange soda earlier in the evening. She was quite the little tornado.

We rose Saturday morning and headed to the marina to jump on the boats. There were 14 of us, so we rented a pontoon and used my brother in law and sister’s cruiser. The kids had a great time flying through the air on a tube my sister rented. The rest of us strolled down the Lake Cumberland in the pontoon. The scenery is amazing.

Eventually we settled in a cove where we could swim and eat lunch. My dad taught the little ones to skip rocks and the rest of us floated in the lake. It was very relaxing. One of my favorite parts of the day was following a butterfly with my niece. It was striped yellow and black with very fuzzy body. It fluttered around the pontoon probably for 45 minutes or so. I rested my hand on a yellow t-shirt, which I believe it was particular drawn to. However, I do not know if butterflies can see colors. After a short while, it landed on my fingers and showed off its beautiful wings. Later that afternoon, a striped black and white (zebra print) butterfly circled the boat.

In the evening we returned the boats and headed back to the camp site, where we grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. Again, the scenery was priceless and so inexpensive ($20 a night per camp site). None of us missed our TVs, computers or cell phones. We roasted marshmallows, which was a first for Becca and Lucy and carried on with stories of our childhood.

We were only gone 36 hours, but it felt like we were away for 3 or 4 days. We plan to come back another weekend this summer. Next time, I’ll be prepared with my camera to capture the butterflies.

Happy Campers Becca, Lucy and Shelby

Lucy at Lake Cumberland

Many Thanks to MelodyJune who was kind enough to submit this wonderful article. Looks like it was a great time! Beautiful views!

Kentucky Wild Weeds: Red Clover

Many thanks to our wonderful Jackie Alberti (Glorybeherbals) for submitting her awesome articles on Kentucky Wild Weeds! To see her Feature Friday Interview Click Here
ENJOY!

Red Clover

This is another one of those miraculous little plants that are everywhere. Farmers often plant Red Clover as a cover crop to replenish soil nutrients. Herbalists use it treat menopausal symptoms, rashes, psoriasis, eczema and cancer.

Red Clover makes a delicious tea which tastes just like black tea. Scientists are investigating this plant because of the phytoestrogen content which can give menopausal women a natural estrogen boost to alleviate hot flashes and other uncomfortable symptoms.

Infuse the flowers in oil and you have a safe and gentle massage oil that can be used daily to break up fibrotic breast tissue and possibly prevent breast cancer. Even if it doesn’t prevent breast cancer it will certainly make it easier to detect in the early stages. Fibrocystic breast disease makes it much harder to detect small lumps, even with a mammogram. So next time you see this pretty little flower you can see the real beauty in it.

Feature Friday: These Precious Things - Jama Watts

Many thanks to Devin who got this interview together on our Facebook page. I copied and pasted from there. Thanks so much to our superstar Jama Watts for participating

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1)How did you first hear about etsy :

I'd heard about etsy a while back from a friend who was purchasing items and thinking about opening her own store. Last year, when I made the conscious decision to promote myself better, I opened my store in July. It took me a while, but I really enjoy it!

2)Tell us about a little about yourself and your favorite craft/art!:

I'm a single mother of one fantastic little girl, own a small gallery/coffee shop in Lebanon, Ky, work part-time at the local public library and am very involved in the community with our Arts & Humanities Council, Main Street Committee, Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and other organizations. I like to be busy!

I'm a jewelry designer, focusing primarily on beading, but I also do wire work, silver clay, resin, bead crochet and anything else that strikes my fancy. I'm too ADD to really focus on one medium and I LOVE to learn, so I'm always buying books and magazines to learn new techniques.

3)How did you get started as a designer?:

I started out as a painter and sculpter, getting my art degree from Campbellsville University. Like many artists, I ended up with jobs that had nothing to do with my degree for a while. I kept painting in my spare time, but wasn't doing anything career wise or promoting myself.

In 2002, I was pregnant with my daughter and working as a web designer/office manager for my mom's computer programming & repair business. My OB kicked me out of my art studio and I needed to find some sort of creative release. I bought some beads, beading wire and inexpensive tools, figuring that I could create jewelry and have something to wear or give as gifts. I found I really enjoyed it and started snatching up every beading book and magazine I could find!

4)What inspires you to create?:

I have to create. I can actually feel when I haven't been able to produce something. I think that's just something inside me that has to be released. As for a muse or something to that effect, I have music going 99.9% if the time that I'm working. I find inspiration in music, artwork and nature. Sometimes, it might be the thrill of learning a new technique of a challenge, but the inspiration comes from those three key items.

5)How long have you been a member of Bluegrass etsy and how did you hear about the team?

I joined the BEST team right after joining etsy, probably in August or September of 2008. I searched through the etsy team listings, hoping to find a group of Kentucky artists. I couldn't be happier that I found you guys!
6)Any advice you would give to aspiring designers?:

Always push yourself beyond your comfort zone. There's nothing wrong with perfecting a technique and working on your favorite items, but you don't want your art to become stagnant.


Check out here awesome shop here:
http://thesepreciousthings.etsy.com

Tutorial: Recycled ACEO Envelope or Seed Packet

Many thanks to our wonderful Kellibeans for making another awesome slideshow tutorial. And lets give her a big round of applause for the new graphics too! YAY GO KELLI!

Yart Specials from the Bluegrass

It’s that time again! What time, you may wonder? Yart Sale Time!

Art + Yard Sale = Yart Sale…..

…and that’s what we’re having on Etsy! Lots of shops on Etsy are having special deals and pricing right now, but the place to be is always in the Bluegrass, so check out our list of team shops who are participating this year and what they’re offering:

Shops Offering Free Shipping:

mayleesgarden.etsy.com - Bath and Body

creativeeyestudio.etsy.com - Jewelry

ladonnae.etsy.com - Jewelry and Paintings

savvystitcher.etsy.com - Sewing

sewcutebykatie.etsy.com - sewing/childrens items

thepinkneedle.etsy.com- sewing

christensonscreations.etsy.com - Kitchen accessories

Shops With Special Deals:

saysyou.etsy.com—20% off on most items plus ALWAYS free shipping

smackinart.etsy.com—10% off on original watercolor paintings/collages, plus order a

whimsical portrait and get a free 8x10 print of that portrait

spoolofplenty.etsy.com—offering a section of special Yart Sale deals, plus free shipping

on purchases over $5

vernonave.etsy.com—50% off selected handbags

veskomom.etsy.com—15% off any item

Please show your love to these shops June 10-14 and enjoy a great deal!

Thanks so much to our guest writer Sara for writing this up.

Tutorial on: Bead Weaving How to do Brick Stitch

One of our newest members Tabitha AKA SheMake on Etsy was kind enough to write this awesome tutorial for us. Enjoy!

Brick Stitch Basics

Weaving is a time consuming task--but it’s really simple. Essentially you are repeating the same motion over and over until you complete your design. In my journey with bead work I’ve focused on the brick stitch, right angle weave, herringbone stitch, and some netting. Once you get down the basics your imagination can fly.

In the next few paragraphs I am going to describe the brick stitch. The brick stitch causes the beads to lay like bricks due to the tension in the string.

But before delving straight into details of the stitch you’ll need some basic tools. Some items you will need to get from a specialty store or online. In Lexington there is an awesome bead store called Dandelion Beads. It is located at 209 Rosemont Garden. If you don’t live near or in Lexington I highly recommend finding the closest bead store near you. Bead stores are great, you are supporting local business and friendly people are there to help you and answer questions. Many stores will provide classes to help you on your beadings question. If you can’t find a store you can order everything you need online. A great sight is http://www.firemountaingems.com/ Here is a list of everything you should need.

supplies:

-beads

-beading needle

-string

-scissors

-bead board (optional)

A great bead to start with is a size 6-10 seed bead. In the future I will have an article all about the wonderful world of beads, but for now--if you are a beginner--I recommend starting with a larger seed bead, nothing larger than a 10. The higher the number the smaller the bead.

A beading needle is thinner, longer and more flexible than a traditional sewing needle. This makes it easier to finagle the string through the beads. In many cases, depending on the size of bead, the eye of a traditional needle will not go through the bead.. All of the needles I’ve ever bought come in a little paper pouch in a bundle. They break--it’s normal--you might go through a couple in a few weeks.

Are far as string goes there are brands of beadings strings. I’ve used beadings string for a long time. Recently, I was advised to use fishing line. It’s translucent and comes in varying strengths. I’ve been using it for several months with great results. FireLine is supposed to be a great brand. I’ve been using it with great results.

Scissors are fairly self-explanatory--you need to cut the string!

Lastly I recommend using a bead board, especially if you are working from your lap. It doesn’t have to be specifically made for beading. Any tray will work. Basically you don’t want to beads to roll all over the place before you weave them into your design.

Now you are ready to begin.

Most designs start with a basic base. In many cases the base is a string of beads or more commonly the ladder stitch. The ladder stitch is simple.

The Ladder Stitch:

String 2 beads. Let’s call them A and B. After you string the two beads, go through bead A. Next go through bead B. Do this a couple of times. String another bead, bead “C”. After stringing bead C go through bead B. Then go though bead C again. Repeat this a few times. Going back and forth through the beads gives the design some strength. Also I don’t tie knots very well so I go back and forth through the beads until the string is locked in place. Some beaders glue their string. Some tie knots and glue the knots.

You will keep adding beads and looping them together until you get your desired width. The design is going to lift up from this base.

The second row begins the brick stitch. I have drawn some diagrams to help you follow the two basic steps of the brick stitch.

Step 1:

String two beads. Lets call them A and B. (At the start of every new row you will string two beads. After that you will work one bead in at a time until the next row.) Take the needle and slide it under the string that loops the last two beads in the ladder stitch together. (I think the diagram will really help here.) Next take the needle up through bead B. Pull the string tight.

Step 2:

String a 3^rd bead, bead C. Take the needle and slip it under the string from the ladder stitch row. Go back up through bead C. Pull the string tight.

Repeat Step 2 until you reach the end of the row. At the beginning of a new row, start step 1 again.

And there you have it! That is the basics of the brick stitch. In a future article I will describe brick stitch variations. Good luck! Have fun exploring the possibilities of off-loom bead weaving.

I have included an example a brick stitch design that I created a while back.













Thanks so much Tabitha! This was a great tutorial! Now I wanna try it!