Retreat Gifts

 I had so much fun making my little bat zipper pulls, I decided to make project bag/scissor/key fob dangles for everyone at the retreat.  It was a small retreat with <50 people, so this was inexpensive, quick to make,  and fun to do.

Table Gifts - Bat Zipper Pulls

 

I made little zipper pulls for all of my table mates too.  I loved the little bat beads I found at Michaels.  The rest of the materials I have on hand in my workshop. 

Bead Sizes (Info)

 I am often asked how big certain sizes of beads are.  This photo is for reference purposes.

Patriotic Scissor Fobs & Zipper Pulls

 I also made some patriotic scissor fobs and zipper pulls for an upcoming event in one of my discord groups.  

Smiling Frog Zipper Pulls

 Decided to make a few zipper pulls this afternoon.  

Found these cute little frogs at Hobby Lobby and just had to use them.

 I just added some rondelles, silver beads, charm, and a lobster clasp.  They came out really nice!

Jack-O'-Lantern Jumble - Just CrossStitch Summer 2025 Pg. 70-72

 I've been working on the Jack-O'-Lantern Jumble from Just CrossStitch Summer 2025 Pg. 70-72.

I started this 15-sided object as part of a biscornu SAL in one of my stitching discord groups.  Little did I know it would take a little bit longer than I thought. I am currently stitching on the beads before I attach the buttons.  I will have it done by Halloween for sure.

Bead prep

 I want to make some little zipper pulls for an few upcoming retreats.  Here is my prep where I am auditioning different arrangements of beads. I'm not showing the completed objects as you might be going to the retreat! LOL!

FFO: Winter Wonderland Star

 Jingle Ball 2024:  Winter Wonderland Star from Hello from Liz Mathews

I took the finishing class for this cute little star pillow at the Jingle Ball.

It was my first 3d pillow finish and my first with decorative beading.  It was easier than I thought.  

Fabric:  32 ct. Edinburgh Linen, Dirty Clothes

Floss:  DMC flosses

Beads:  8/0 clear seed beads with silver reflective center