BEADBLOGGERS and Jean's latest photos of a Blythe customized by Zaloa's Studio

I guess you know by now that I own a lot of Blythes by certain customizers. It is my own personal taste, and frankly, unless you dislike Blythes (many of my friends take a while to come around), I have excellent taste. I don't follow trends and my old Blythes, such as this one from around 2009, are just as lovely as the most recent one I received from the same customizer in 2015. That is because it isn't my problem to make them beautiful--it is in the hands of the artist. This customizer is eloquent when she works and leaves nothing out. She is wonderful. It's Amy of Zaloa's Studio, also known as Zaloa 27. This girl is named Tuesday, no doubt because she is full of grace, no matter what I dress her in or how her hair is flying around!!! :)

"Up Against the Wall"

"My Girl"

BEADBLOGGERS!

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton

Take a look at what arrived in Andrew's mailbox! An advance copy of Series 2400 of Beads, Baubles and Jewels! So exciting!

April's Bargain Beads!
Tammy un-bags her April shipment of bargain beads.

Embellish a Tote Bag with Circles
Cover up the logo on a cloth bag (or a crafty mistake) by cutting out fabric shapes and applying them to the bag. Easy!

Watercolor Passion Flower Cards 
Painting something several times teaches you a lot about the subject. How to make it a bit quicker with templates.

Comfy Quilt Pattern
The free Comfy Quilt pattern was one of the first freebies Connie added to the site. Check it out and be sure to look for all the other free patterns she offers.

Beading Arts
Do you have any old plastic bangle bracelets hanging around? Don't throw them out! Let Cyndi show you how to quickly and easily upcycle them into something you'll love to wear!

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean reviews the book: More Lovely Knitted Lace Contemporary Patterns in Geometric Shapes by Brooke Nico. So pretty!