brick stitch
Owl Bookmark Kit
$28.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 01/01/1970 from
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This owl is made using brick stitch, which is an off-loom seed bead weaving stitch that can be made into endless patterns. You will use Delica beads in brick stitch to create an owl motif. Then glue it onto a bookmark. A perfect combination for beading in the City of Literature. These owls make awesome earrings, too.
Please note this kit does not include the metal file, glue, or toothpick listed in the materials list.
See an Instagram video of Alyssa making this bookmark here.
Minion Earrings
$72.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 01/01/1970 from
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This minion pair has one one-eyed minion and one two-eyed minion. The ear wires are niobium, for extra sensitive ears. These figures are made with brick stitch by Karen Kubby and measure 2″ from your pierced ear down to their feet.
Flip It! Earring Kit
$32.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 01/01/1970 from
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This pattern was developed when many want to flip the House of Representatives to Democratic Control in 2018. We want you to learn to use brick stitch, Toho seed beads, and a rubber ring to make a pair of earrings that use two high contrast colors that are “flipped” on each half of the earring.
This kit includes the colors shown in the picture and gold filled ear wires.
If you want to pick up this kit in-store or at curbside, please call to order and pay over the phone with a credit card. Otherwise, shipping is $10.
Brick Stitch Earrings with Fringe Kit–Green/Brown
$32.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 01/01/1970 from
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It is so exciting that this style of earrings is popular again. This stitch has many names: Cheyenne, Brick, Cheyenne-Brick, and Comanche-Brick. It looks like a section of brick wall. It’s a favorite for earrings, as it’s practically made for fringe and is fairly fast.
This kit contains all materials and instructions so you can start and complete this project, including 2 colors of round seed beads, bugle beads, Swarovski crystals, and brass ear wires.
New Class! Gyrls Night Out: Owl Bookmark
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 03/20/2020 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Brick stitch is an off-loom seed bead weaving stitch that can be made into endless patterns. In this class, use Delica beads in brick stitch to create an owl motif. Then glue it onto a bookmark. A perfect combination for beading in the City of Literature. These owls make awesome earrings, too.
Ruffles Galore Earrings
$78.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 12/07/2019 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
Participants will use brick stitch round a metal base to create these exquisite earrings. The flatness of the Delica beads help create contrast to the round beads that make the ruffles.
Brick Stitch Earrings with Fringe
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/03/2019 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using Toho round seed beads and Swarovski crystal bicones, make a pair of classic, yet trendy fringe earrings. This is a great project whether you are new to brick stitch or want to enhance your skills. Tips and tricks for perfect fringe will be highlighted.
Brick Stitch Corn Earrings
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/27/2019 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
You can make endless figurative beaded pieces with brick stitch. Learn tricks to be successful. Make a pair of flat, brick stitched earrings in the shape of corn—just in time for sweet corn season.
DIY Earrings through Kirkwood Community College
Read moreDate and Time: 02/08/2019 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use Toho seed beads in brick stitch with a rubber ring to make a fun pair of light weight earrings. In this project, the high contrast thread and the ring are part of the design.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at: www.kirkwood.edu and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants. Instructor: Karen Kubby.
$30 instructor fee/$30 materials fee.
Brick Stitch Earrings with Fringe Kit–Blue/Gold
$42.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 01/01/1970 from
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It is so exciting that this style of earrings is popular again. This stitch has many names: Cheyenne, Brick, Cheyenne-Brick, and Comanche-Brick. It looks like a section of brick wall. It’s a favorite for earrings, as it’s practically made for fringe and is fairly fast.
This kit contains all materials and instructions so you can start and complete this project, including 2 colors of round seed beads, bugle beads, Swarovski crystals, and gold-filled ear wires.