News from the Bead Industry

Susan Johnson of SJ Designs has published a new e-newsletter that talks about the changes in the bead industry.  To sum up, Swarovski has stopped selling their crystals and beads to the craft industry and now Precosia is no longer making most pearl colors and styles.  So Susan is looking for replacements in Europe.

https://mailchi.mp/149bfd86c3cb/aug-20-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawMVUVtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6dlJFeEc2dU05OEo5QWZqAR7SOu2xGGNM1jjBPoWXK7ba4Mx26G6QB-mHmrVmUjG6brM35f-LGuYQWL1wBg_aem_oCLJ7VuaW0m85Y4FWy-t7A

SJ Designs is one of my Go To places to shop for beads, pearls and metal findings.  If you'd like to browse, here is her website.

https://sj-designs.net/shop/beads-pearls-sew-ons/

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NJNA Has Lots of News

The monthly report from ANG's NJNA chapter is full of news!

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2021/02/27/whats-happening-at-njna-2-27-21/

First of all, Swarovski is discontinuing their crystals and beads.  Buy what you want NOW.

https://www.shipwreckbeads.com/top-brands/swarovski/swarovski-crystal-beads/bicones

Amy Bunger is closing her shop, so there are some good deals available.

https://www.amysgoldenstrand.com

The frame manufacturer Lowry now sells a thread carousel.

https://www.workstands.com/product-page/carousel-thread-organiser

Shining Needle Society has a new Patricia Hartman chart available.  If you are interested, join Shining Needle Society (it's free) and you'll get their emails when you can register for this class.

http://www.shiningneedlesociety.com

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright February 28, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.