The instructions are beautifully written and had everything a young beginning beader could ask for. Sam is well on her way and is loving watching the design evolve. Many thanks to Carol for her extra fast service so I could get Sam started today while she is visiting.
I started her out with delicas and black nymo from a cone. Yes, I do usually use fireline but then I usually use a million crystals. With a flat pattern I didn't feel the need and I can easily send her home with a spool of nymo. I've created a small beading kit with needles, thread, scissors, a triangular bead scooper and beads of course.
This is the child whose first rattle was a tube of beads and learned to say 'ooooh beads' when she was two. So I'm glad to see her picking up a needle and thread. She's a quick study and a natural so I look forward to seeing this bracelet done and seeing if she'll be interested in more.
And I bet you put all of those great supplies into a beautiful Judy Patuti bead mat too. :-) Loving mine!
ReplyDeleteHow fun to bead with your granddaughter, hope you guys have many more beading adventures together!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors Sam chose. I still find reading peyote patterns challenging, so it's great to see her pick it up so easily. And she is so grown up since the last time you had a picture of her. Enjoy all of your visit together.
ReplyDeleteI hope to teach my grandgirls when they get older. Samantha has made great progress on her bracelets and her swirls are lovely!
ReplyDeleteMarcia, I was so honored that you came to Sand Fibers for this pattern. Thank you! I love the colors she chose! :)
ReplyDelete@ Carol, it wouldn't occur to me to go anywhere else!
ReplyDeleteI'm delica inventory challenged but the blue and green did work nicely. I selfishly didn't get out the aikos....
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