The Bead Society meets the first Thursday of every month with the exception of July. The meetings are held from 7-9pm in the recreation room at St John's Lutheran Church, 1410 Ponce De Leon Avenue in Atlanta.

Thursday, November 5, 2009, 7:00-9:00 p.m. doors open at 6:30 for refreshments and Meet & Greet. Join us this month as ABS member, Marisa Fowler, teaches us the St. Petersburg Chain stitch.  She has used this stitch to create a beautiful lariat (see photo).  Those who have seen the real thing know that the photo does not do it justice.   For a 45 inch lariat, you will need 35-40 grams size 11 seed beads (this translates to approximately 2 six inch tubes); 300 2mm or 3mm fire-polished beads (size 8 seed beads may be substituted); size 12 beading needles and Nymo D, 4lb test Fireline, or 5lb test Powerpro.  You will also need coordinating beads for the fringe, two 10-12mm focal beads, eight various 6-8mm beads, and fifty to sixty 3-4mm beads (you can use some of the leftover fire-polish from the chain).   Of course, don't forget to bring your beading mats and task lamp, if needed.   See you there!  Don't forget to bring something for Show & Tell.

Project For November

DUES

The dues for an individual or a family of two per year, $25. Membership is effective from January through December . If you want to become a member after August, your dues are prorated to $15 which covers the remainder of the calendar year. Make checks payable and mail to: Atlanta Bead Society, P.O. Box 69 Decatur, GA 30031-0069. There is a charge of $5 for non-members who attend a monthly meeting. Your first visit to the society is free.