I can't believe one quarter of 2009 is already gone. It has been busy lately at Highstrung Beads. We had a Trunk Show from the end of March through April 11th that was really good. I hope to bring in another in the next few months. It's nice to have a new selection of beads and other items from time to time.

Several people have been in to learn various beading techniques recently. I enjoy teaching one on one or several students. Plans for Stress Relief night during the summer months is in the plans for those beaders that want to meet others, learn new things about beading and just have a good time. More information on this in upcoming days. Any ideas? Please comment or share with me.

All the new Australian Magazines are in as well as a new one from England. This is just a trial to see if folks like it. New findings in copper and various other metals are stocked too.

Trunk Show in Progress

The beads for the Trunk show are now here! The vendor has sent a great selection of stone beads priced from $4.00 per strand and up. There is also a variety of metal beads in gold, silver and copper colors. Pendants of all kinds and some great stone donuts in different shapes. I was really please with the selection this time and hope everyone will enjoy them as much as I have. They will be for sale through April 13th, come in soon!

Coming March 27th

Trunk Show
Starting this Friday there will be a new trunk show. There will be a variety of gemstone, pearls, cabachons and pendants, resin, fiber, and other beads as well as metal findings and beads. Prices range from $4.00 up. The show will run through the first weekend in April, but be sure to stop in soon for the best selection.

What's Happening at Highstrung Beads?

We had a great bead show and sale recently. The show was well attended and we hope that Peter will return in the future. Several people have signed up for classes over the month and I look forward to all of them. Anyone wanting to schedule a class for themselves or a group please contact me at the shop.

There will be another trunk show the end of March and into April. This one will contain a variety of semi-precious as well as several other types of beads. I hope those of you that were unable to attend the last show will have an opportunity to visit this one.

I have also ordered seed beads and expect them shortly. There should be some new colors as well as some various shapes(ie. cubes, triangles, etc).

Happy Beading

TRUNK SHOW AND SALE

It is almost here! Those of you who attended my Open House last year will remember the beautiful selection of Czech Firpolish and other Czech glass beads Peter brought. WEll, he will be here this Friday for a two day show. He will be bringing even more beautiful beads. If you are looking for a deal, unusual beads, things you may never see again, then you need to attend his show. Lots of sparklies!

Highstrung will be open it's regular hours. If you need directions or have questions please call: 334-356-7891

Happy Beading

TRUNK SHOW and SALE

HIGHSTRUNG BEADS IS HAVING A TRUNK SHOW

A VENDOR IS COMING ON MARCH 6TH AND 7TH WITH A HUGE VARIETY OF FIREPOLISH AND OTHER CZECH GLASS BEADS. SOME OF THE BEADS HE BRINGS ARE EXCLUSIVE TO HIS LINE. GREAT PRICES AND LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM.

THIS IS CELEBRATE OUR 6TH YEAR IN BUSINESS AND FIRST FULL YEAR AT THIS LOCATION.

HIGHSTRUNG BEADS SHOPPE
51 MITCHELL AVENUE
MONTGOMERY,AL 36109
334-356-7891

Learn new bead stitches this month

It's hard to believe that January is gone and we are now in February. The year will fly by just like the last one. Seems as though they all do now. I've been busy with family most of the last two months. My father has been quite ill and in and out of hospitals and rehabs. Hopefully he will go home this coming weekend and my eratic rushing about will stop. I know the store has been closed at odd hours for short periods of time, but it couldn't be helped. Thankfully, my sister was one week to help out. I am the only family here locally so it all falls to me. I imagine that happens to quite a few of you out there as well.

I have had a few stitch classes, also know as off-loom weaving recently. I've found it easier to schedule class times with each customer individually, occasionally more than one will come at the same time. Peyote, Right-angle weave, herringbone/Ndebele have been the most requested lately. These are all very useful in creating beautiful woven jewelry. Beadwork and Bead and Button both have many patterns using these and a variety of other stitches, as well as stringing ideas.

There was a vendor in last month so I have added to the semi-precious wall. I restocked seed beads and various other items that were low, and there is also a markdown on a selection of the vintage glass beads.

Valentine, Easter and Mother's Day are coming up and are good reasons to bead. Come by soon and start creating!