Find the Seed-Bead Resource that Fits your Learning Style!

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c_olvera62 — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:34:44 GMT

I learn mainly from text but there are times when visual is nice

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ShaMic — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:53:21 GMT

I've been beading for a little over two years and I have never taken a classes. Every technique I've learned I learned by watching videos (Youtube and other free online videos), magazines, and by reading library books. I have to see a picture along with the instruction to be able to comprehend.

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trinadragon — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:51:35 GMT

I learn with a mixture but I need more motivation really finish a project. Most of my jewelry is simple stringing but I want to do all of the stitches like brick stitch, peyote, herringbone,etc. I just need a project that can get me excited enough to chance it with my 17 month old daughter trying to take my beads when I am working on a project.

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Bajasinski — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:16:50 GMT

My gateway craft was counted cross stitch. Off loom beading is just a natural fit. I learn from both written instructions and diagrams. I started seeing projects in Beadwork that I liked and made them. Without realizing it, I was learning off loom beading.

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chrisbandster — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:48:15 GMT

I was a quilter and took 3 workshops with Nancy Eha at the Chicago International Quilt Show 3-4 years ago. It was a combo of personal assistance, video, her handouts and book. My first project was a collar from an 1857 ladies magazine using seeds & bugle beads. Interpreting a 150 year old pattern was not easy, but I am self-taught with crocheting so pattern reading doesn't seem to be all that much different than reading music. Once you learn the language... the rest is history! A friend did the same thing at the quilt show this year and is excited to start with her first beading class.

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Leslie Rogalski — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:28:57 GMT

I wish I could sit next to each and every one of you and draw the stitches. even my father said he think he can do peyote stitch now! I'm so happy that DoodleBeads is helping so many people have their eureka beading moment!.

I'm getting ready to do ten more DoodleBeads for Beads, Baubles and Jewels, so the party is just getting started! Hope you all enjoy the DVD and remember to download the pages to have by your side.

--Leslie

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MarieG10 — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:18:07 GMT

I am definitely a visual and text learner. I started off loom weaving after my husband brought me a SBS magaizine from Interweave. I've been totally hooked ever since. I love diagrams and text and enjoy the challenge of figuring it all out. I watched one of Leslie's videos on YouTube and she is fantastic. Her diagrams are WONDERFUL, but I need it on paper to review as I work. I found fooling around with rewinding videos frustrating for me. I wasn't aware that Doodlebeads has downloadable instructions and diagrams. I guess I'll check them out now.

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skyedaughter — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:33:28 GMT

I'm really a hands on and visual learner. I literally have to have someone walk me through the steps in person in order to remember. It's as if I learn through body memory. My daughter first taught me to do bead stringing, and a friend taught me to make fringe earrings. I'd really like to learn to do more with seed beading.

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LenoreT — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:16:04 GMT

I think I'm visual with a lots of text thrown in. I use my reference library if the current instructions are not working for me. Persistence is primary! If I can't make it work I look closely at the instructions and illustrations to work the piece bead by bead. Lots of *** pieces litter my bead table! I've been to three classes in my five year dances with seed beads and they were helpful in the beginning. I am aware that people have differing learning styles and think about how to explain or demonstrate a stitch in a way that makes sense to the individual. Due to distance and slow network connections (country Australia) on-line demo's are not a reality for me. So thanks to Beadwork for inspiration and learning.

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CharmaineD — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:53:27 GMT

I started beading as a complement to my embroidery (which is still my main craft), taking a peyote stitch Christmas ornament class, and a bead embroidery class, both of which I very much enjoyed. Further off-loom techniques were learnt from books & magazines (as were fancy knitting stitches, years ago), with pictures, diagrams & text all working together for me. And though I am mainly a visual & text learner, a class or teacher will provide the necessary 'kick start' to try something new, and in some cases is essential - French Knots & Bullion Knots being a case in point!

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Johanna Zitto — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:35:36 GMT

My beading learning curve greatly accelerates with the combination of: visual lesson (show me), following step-by-step directions with very clear illustrations (also visual), and of course, applying the steps (learn by doing.) This is why I enjoy classes and DVD's (btw the Viking Wire Knit is very well done -- I highly recommend it.) Once I've learned a stitch, I can download printed directions or follow a pattern in Beadwork just fine. Thanks for such terrific resources to fuel the beading beast in me!

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Tabatha3 — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:29:44 GMT

I am a Visual mixed with Text learner. I don't do to well in classrooms, I need the teachers undivided attention. I've always been that way especially throughout school. I am definately a self taught beader.

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arthouse — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:59:52 GMT

Definitely hands on! I have become a fan of Leslie's teaching on Beads, Baubles & Jewels. Watching her Doodlebeads youtube video made me think I could actually do the stitches. No suceess for me. It was definitely NOT Leslie, it was me! I am just coming to the end of my Beadwork subscription & still have not master any beading stitches. I see so many gorgeous projects & haven't been able to do any of them. Leslie's style of teaching is so sweet & simple. I just wish I was sitting next to her having the lesson! :) Maybe one day it will all sink in, I sure hope so! Thanks for such an inspirational magazine though!

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OraS — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:33:21 GMT

My first time was in class. It wasn't planed - I saw a notice and found it interesting. Very quickly I found myself drawned to the matter. I also learn from text and drawings but live (or virtual) teacher is my preferred way.

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SCB1 — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:05:38 GMT

I guess that I am also a visual mixed in with a little text. I can follow any diagram but a few words help also. I am not a real good at hands on but if that is the only source I have I will use it. I once took a bead crochet class, which turned out bad. Still don't like to bead crotchet I just can't get it to work right. I have seen the Doodlebeads and it does work for me. I teach some basic stitches and I try hard to come up with words that will stick, so that a student will remember that word and it will bring an image to mind.