Three words--Practice, Practice, Practice. Start it, get frustrated, put it down, walk away.....Cup of tea, or a shot of good bourbon. Begin again--start it, get frustrated, put it down, walk away....I said the heck with tea and stuck with the bourbon.....again and again and again. This was how I began learning peyote stitch. Thanks, Allie, for sharing this BB episode-good hints in this one to help a beginner.
I almost gave up on peyote until I watched your trick with the needle holding the first row in place. You're a genius. I'm left handed, but I only eat and write left handed. So, sometimes my brain is on overdrive. Thank you
You're welcome! We're here to help beaders and jewelry makers! We also love getting feedback and tips from other beaders too. If you have any particular tips or tricks, please feel free to share in the comments or in our Facebook group for beaders and jewelry makers!
I wish this video was out when the boxes first started. Lol. My first try was one of the projects in the box. I never could get it to work. But the next months box project was easier. Knowing to start with larger beads than a 11/0 would have helped also the needles trick. Thank you so much for another amazing video, I always look forward to them every week
I made a few rings and a superduo peyote bracelet that I found really easy to make after I learned how to make this stitch. I think it is a very easy stitch.
Your videos are awesome! I’ve got the even flat stitch down but I am losing my mind trying to stitch a medicine wheel!! I can’t get it to bend around the circle it stays stiff.. do you have a video for that? Thanks for these awesome video’s ❤
A trick that I like to use is I wax my Fire Line or Wild Fire when Peyote stitching 8/0 or larger seed beads. It helps keep them in place and makes a tighter weave.
Another trick, is I use a flat nose pliers to pull thread tight next to the work to save my arthritic fingers. It's a little clunky, but worth the extra time in the long run.
Unfortunately there is not a tutorial for those specific earrings, I have found our only tutorial for earrings using peyote stitch and linked it below for you! www.potomacbeads.com/simple-circular-peyote-stitch-earrings
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Three words--Practice, Practice, Practice. Start it, get frustrated, put it down, walk away.....Cup of tea, or a shot of good bourbon. Begin again--start it, get frustrated, put it down, walk away....I said the heck with tea and stuck with the bourbon.....again and again and again. This was how I began learning peyote stitch. Thanks, Allie, for sharing this BB episode-good hints in this one to help a beginner.
Cheers!🥃🙂
And beads!😉
You're always welcome :)
Wise words! I am just starting and trying to be patient with myself.
Love the extra needle idea. The first 3 rows make me crazy. Thank you!
So glad!. You're always welcome :)
Game changer. 👏🏼
Liked the needle/wire trick!
Glad you liked it!
Thanks to you, I finally got the hang of peyote stitch!!
Great! Have fun creating! Here is wonderful peyote bracelet project you might enjoy: www.potomacbeads.com/freeform...
You teach like my grandma; it's great!!! I found this helpful. I am glad I watched
Glad it was helpful!
I almost gave up on peyote until I watched your trick with the needle holding the first row in place. You're a genius. I'm left handed, but I only eat and write left handed. So, sometimes my brain is on overdrive. Thank you
Oh my goodness. This is great. I'm going to use the extra needle and try this. I have had the hardest time with Peyote. You are a genius.
You are so welcome!
I’m going to give this a try. You are extremely thorough explaining how this stitch is done. Thanks!
You are so welcome!
Great information, Allie! Thank you so much!!
You're welcome! We're here to help beaders and jewelry makers! We also love getting feedback and tips from other beaders too. If you have any particular tips or tricks, please feel free to share in the comments or in our Facebook group for beaders and jewelry makers!
Thank you so much! Very inspiring! Love the square earrings 😍
You are so welcome!. Glad that you like it.
Thank you. You gave me some great ideas on how to finish the edges on a large (13x15") peyote project.
You're always welcome. Thank you! 😊
I wish this video was out when the boxes first started. Lol. My first try was one of the projects in the box. I never could get it to work. But the next months box project was easier. Knowing to start with larger beads than a 11/0 would have helped also the needles trick. Thank you so much for another amazing video, I always look forward to them every week
You can do it!
Thank you!!! Very helpful!
You're welcome! We're glad it was helpful! Here is a free-form peyote bracelet video you may enjoy! th-cam.com/video/ji7X-my-J24/w-d-xo.html
Great tips! Would like to know how to add a border on the bridge thread side if you;didn’t do it when you made the piece.
I think I finally understood. Thanks.
Glad it helped!
I made a few rings and a superduo peyote bracelet that I found really easy to make after I learned how to make this stitch. I think it is a very easy stitch.
Wonderful!
Love those “fringe earrings” on the lever-back … do you have a video or pattern for those? Great tips!! Thank you ☺️ @PotomacBeads
Your videos are awesome! I’ve got the even flat stitch down but I am losing my mind trying to stitch a medicine wheel!! I can’t get it to bend around the circle it stays stiff.. do you have a video for that? Thanks for these awesome video’s ❤
We do not but I will put it on the project list
A trick that I like to use is I wax my Fire Line or Wild Fire when Peyote stitching 8/0 or larger seed beads. It helps keep them in place and makes a tighter weave.
That's a great idea! Thank you for sharing!
Another trick, is I use a flat nose pliers to pull thread tight next to the work to save my arthritic fingers. It's a little clunky, but worth the extra time in the long run.
Great tip! Thank you for sharing! It's great that beaders and jewelry makers everywhere can learn from one another! Happy beading!
Thanks for the info.
How would I do a V peyote short like a necklace Pendent? About 19 beads
Is there a way to have a bead high on both sides for beginning
Thank you im a newby in this.
You're always welcome :)
How long of a thread you start with for a bracelet?
We recommend a wing span length of thread
How do add beads
Just so we can make sure we give a great answer, at what point in the project do you want to add beads?
Did you have a tutorial on the peyote earring you are wearing?
Unfortunately there is not a tutorial for those specific earrings, I have found our only tutorial for earrings using peyote stitch and linked it below for you!
www.potomacbeads.com/simple-circular-peyote-stitch-earrings