Look what I made yesterday!

Beaded aliens & skull - Brick stitching
@guss2000 (2232)
United States
October 6, 2011 9:58am CST
I'm so proud of myself for successfully learning how to do the brick stitch! I'm now addicted to making things with it! I have so many patterns to try. I hope to get more made and I cant wait to share!! Do you have any patterns that you use that I can access online? If so, please share them!
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karstine29
@karstine29 (694)
• Philippines
6 Oct 11
I actually don't have patterns. However, I just want to congratulate you on your achievement. Good job!! I really appreciate people doing this kind of pass time. It do requires patience and determination. And these things make me amaze from you. Keep it up guss2000!
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guss2000
@guss2000 (2232)
• United States
6 Oct 11
Thanks! My husband says the same thing about patience with the beads! He said he would have them thrown everywhere because it's too tedious! I have been enjoying it very much!
cher913
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
6 Oct 11
wow thats great. have you tried your local library for patterns? i know that isnt online but just a thought...
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guss2000
@guss2000 (2232)
• United States
6 Oct 11
I have looked at the library, but not recently. Last time I went, all the books were gone! Thanks for the idea, I may have to go back there and check again, especially now since I've learned a new technique!
Stephannie
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Oct 11
I think that is wonderful. I have never heard of or tried it before.
mehale
@mehale (2200)
• United States
6 Oct 11
Wow, those are great! I made a pair that was an eagle and the American flag a long time ago, but don't think I have any pictures of them. I don't even think i still have the pattern any more, sigh, a lot of my patterns got lost when we move.
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guss2000
@guss2000 (2232)
• United States
6 Oct 11
Thanks! I have a lot of christmas type things to make! I keep staying up late at night to work on things when my kids go to sleep! I'll be sharing more pictures when I have more done :)
ElicBxn
@ElicBxn (63643)
• United States
6 Oct 11
that looks like peyote stitch to me, but I am probably mistaken - still, those are very cool! I bead a good bit, I want to have more time to do so, but for now... well, I mylot!
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ElicBxn
@ElicBxn (63643)
• United States
7 Oct 11
http://beadwork.about.com/od/amuletbags/Free_Bead_Patterns_for_Beaded_Amulet_Bags.htm About.com has a lot of free stuff, I'm more interested in bags, but it might give you ideas for your stuff, or follow links to maybe find stuff... http://beadwork.about.com/library/weekly/aa051297.htm
guss2000
@guss2000 (2232)
• United States
7 Oct 11
Yes! The brick stitch is just peyote turned on it's side! Do you know of any patterns online? Or of any books I could get?
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Jane
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
6 Oct 11
Great work. I don't have something like that, thu I love making handicrafts. I like crocheting and I make coin purse, bags, and other accessories made from yarns. I wish to do some beads also. thanks for sharing your work and have a good day
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guss2000
@guss2000 (2232)
• United States
6 Oct 11
I have been wanting to learn to crochet sooo bad! I love crocheted hats on my daughter, and I have bought a few for her-- but would be sooo awesome to learn to do it myself. Is it hard to learn?
jennybianca
@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
7 Oct 11
I had a good look at your photo. The stiching is beautifully done. I am afraid that ic an not offer you any help in this regard. Although I love craft, I have not had time to learn much over the past few years.