Beads with a Twist

01/06/2026

💥 Swarovski are back 💥
What do you think?
Are you happy to see the return of the iconic Swarovski?
Or are you converted to the Preciosa and Aurora crystals that I sourced for you instead?

I'd love to hear your opinions

24/05/2026

2 spaces have become available on this week's Hand Quilted Applique Panel workshop with Sue Payne . 9am am to 1pm in the shop. All materials included.

Plenty of space on the 2nd part to make the bag as we will be doing that in the exchange, bring your own sewing machine.

20/05/2026

Look what's arrived at the shop. All pure cotton DK and books with gorgeous patterns to go with it... Which shall I make first... for quality control obviously 🤣

16/04/2026

Join us for some mindful hand sewing in May and complete a bag to attach it to in June.

Contact me in the shop to book

11/04/2026

Thank you to those that told me that there was no sound on yesterdays post.

Did you hear me on BBC Radio Solent yesterday? Did you guess whch of my 3 stories was the truth?

11/04/2026

Many thanks to those of you who let me know the sound wasn't working.

Did you hear me on BBC Radio Solent yesterday? Did you guess whch of my 3 stories was the truth?

10/04/2026

Did you hear me on BBC Radio Solent yesterday? Did you guess whch of my 3 stories was the truth?

10/04/2026

Did you hear me on BBC Radio Solent's Lie Detector yesterday morning? Did you guess (or know) which one was the truth and which 2 were lies?

31/03/2026

New and restocked yarn has arrived just in time for your Easter crafting... My perfect way to spend a 4 day weekend.

King Cole Truffle yarn is back due to popular demand, and the gorgeous new Cottagespun DK is amazing value at £6.35 for 150g ball.

Pop in and stock up today

29/03/2026

New classes added. The next Silver Clay workshop is on 21st April, 9.30am.

The class will run from 9.30am until approximately 4.00pm. There will be a 2 hour lunch break whilst the kiln fires your silver and the afternoon will be spent polishing and finishing your piece ready for you to wear home. Refreshments are available throughout the day and lunch can be brought with y...