Hello everyone

[Spark]

Hi all. My name is Melissa. I am 35 years old from South Carolina. I came across this site while trying to figure out how to use beads in my cross-stitch. I look forward to meeting some new folks and maybe exchanging some ideas, patterns and seeing what everyone is working on.

[valb58]

Hello melissa Welcome to the forum. you will make lots of friends here.

[Rose]

yyyyyyaaaaaayyyyyyyy Another newbie to the site this is wonderful.

WELCOME we love to have you in the family. If you are looking to see what we are all up to go to the SAL thread that is where all of our WIP's are. Well most of them are over there. Also take a look in the gallery you will be amazed at some of the work there is is fantastic.

Now if you peek you also have to show. What are you working on???? Please add it to the SAL and you could also show us some other pic's in the gallery we love to look and we promise to keep the drooling down to a minimum.

[Mabel Figworthy]

Hi Melissa, welcome to the Forum; you'll find plenty of exchanges of ideas and advice here, we're a chatty lot!

What are you using the beads in -- any pictures of the project? (We're not nosey at all; we just like seeing everyone's work )

[~threadbear~]

Hello Melissa, welcome to the forum.
I'm sure you're going to love it here, it's a fun and friendly forum.

Look forward to seeing your WIP in the SAL section maybe?
Anyhow, jump right in and enjoy yourself.

[Jilly]

Hi Melissa, Welcome from Wales, we have a lot of fun on here just jump right in

[Spark]

This is the picture that the beads are used in. The red background (it looks pink to me but the pattern calls for red) is entirely beads. I was researching how to use the beads when I found you folks. I usually try to avoid using materials I'm not familiar with, but I think I'm going to give this a try.

[Mabel Figworthy]

Good for you trying something new ! What an interesting design, really unusual -- is it for a special occasion?

In a way a large area of beads will be easier because they'll keep each other snug, but you'll have to go for good quality beads to make sure they fit neatly together; I got some cheap beads off eBay to see whether I liked beading, and they're fine for the occasional beady bird's eye, or a sparkly accent, but they are uneven both in bead size and hole size, so when I did a picture of a cross for my church I invested in some Mill Hill beads, and they were much nicer and easier to work with than the bargain beads!

[sammy_v]

Hi welcome to the forum, such a nice design and i cant wait to see piccys of ur progress.

[carolyn61]

Hi Melissa and welcome from California. If you're looking for answers and suggestions, you've found the right place. Chances are someone here has already encountered your particular situation or knows of someone who did and there are answers galore around here. Lots of helpful advice and encouragement to keep you going even on the most difficult of projects. This group is also the most friendly people I've ever met. Don't be shy and nervous about asking questions, we all do and so far I've never once felt embarrassed or stupid for any of my questions. The advice and answers were always given with the utmost respect and sincerity. This is a very special group of stitchers here and good people to boot. I hope you'll feel right at home. You may be holding the very answer someone else is looking for.

[charmagne_capalad]

...and a warm HELLO from the Philippines! Glad to have you here with us!

[Serinde]

And welcome from the West of Scotland. What an unusual design! And Mabel is absolutely correct about beads: pays to buy the best, or else you end up chucking lots away, so no savings in the end. Anyway, hope you stick around, and put your work in the SAL thread so we can cheer you on.

[mags]

Hello Melissa and welcome

Oh wow, I haven't seen a design like that before - look forward to progress pics. I haven't used beads yet so can't offer any advice.

[hada56]

hello and welcome!

[Genevieve]

Welcome from England, Melissa. Hope you enjoy the forum.

[agi]

Welcome from Hungary. Looking forward to seeing progress pictures.

[wendywombat]

Hello and welcome from SW France too! You've come to the right place!

[nicgoss]

Hello and welcome

[suehoward59]

Welcome from Uk hope you enjoy all the good things you find and lots more.............sue