The Sparkle Report: Quilting

Here at BeadFX, we attract lots of multicraft afficiandos: knitters, crocheters, sewers and quilters, just to name a few. 

Today is the last day of the 20% off Swarovski Hotfix sale and Kim Workman came in to take full advantage!

Kim is a member of the York Heritage Quilter's Guild. She's currently working on a Spiraling Line Star quilt designed by 

Jan P Krentz wanted to brighten up the darker spots of the quilt. Actually, it was her son's idea, but who can refuse sparkle? Not I, and obviously, not Kim!!

There are still two more layers to be made which will extend the quilt beyond its current 48"x48" size. 

Crystal Volcano is the perfect choice for this quilt as it picks up the shades of purple, fucshia and orange. Kim has also decided to add in Swarovski hotfix in tanzanite, fucshia, sun and topaz. 

Kim promises to bring in the quilt once it's complete. So far she has put in about 75 hours and expects to be quilting for at least another 150 hours!!!

Sparkle Pumpkin Inspirations

So, I'm innocently pinning the latest beadFX Inspirations to our Pinterest page...

Here's the latest from the wonderfully wacky and creative mind of Rochelle:

I thought, just for the heck of it, let's see what comes up when I search sparkle pumpkins...
WOW!!! Quite a lot, actually! Here are some Halloween or Autumn time inspirations for you.

We have Swarovski crystal flatbacks!
We have sequins!
We have beads!
We have chain!
We have MetalFX (mica powder - super fine "glitter")!
We have glue!

You will need your own pumpkin!

To see the original sources for all these beautiful pumpkins, please visit our Pinterest page.