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Halfpenney's Beads Retailer of beads, beadwork kits, findings etc. Also a wonderful place for beadweaving workshops and classes and friendly bead groups. www.halfpenneys.co.uk

Do you love pe**te stitch but get the rows twisted at the start of your pe**te pattern? Do you have a starter strip and...
12/10/2026

Do you love pe**te stitch but get the rows twisted at the start of your pe**te pattern?

Do you have a starter strip and are not sure how it works?

Do you get confused separating rows 1 and 2 of a word chart where they are shown combined?

If the answer to any or all of these questions is YES, then you need to download my latest 4-page guide - Introduction to Pe**te Starter Strips. It's free to download and gives you all the guidance you need to use starter strips easily.

Search starter on the website to download your free copy now, or you can order a printed copy for a small charge. Our usual postage charges apply to printed copies.

Marlene O'Reilly's latest Daydream Fairy design is Winter and the icy blue, white, and silver colours evoke the true bea...
12/10/2026

Marlene O'Reilly's latest Daydream Fairy design is Winter and the icy blue, white, and silver colours evoke the true beauty of a frosty winter's day. Overall size is 7.5cm (3").

Size 15 seed beads and shaped beads are used. The pattern explains the basics of each stitch using words, diagrams and photographs, but an understanding or experience of the following stitches is essential:- pe**te stitch; brick stitch with ladder stitch start; right angle weave (RAW); picots.

Patterns are now available to download or you can request a printed copy for £12.50. Printed copies are the same price as the downloadable pattern, and usual postage rates apply.

Full kits are available that include the pattern for £20.50, and you can also extra materials for just £10.50.

Just search daydream on the website for more information and to buy yours today.

It's great to see how different colours can change one of my patterns and these picture from one of our bead group membe...
09/10/2026

It's great to see how different colours can change one of my patterns and these picture from one of our bead group members proves that it is worth having a go.

Chelle bought 2 of my Christmas bauble patterns and I think they great using the dark blue background, don't you? In fact I love it so much, I may well have to introduce this as a colour alternative in our kits. Mine are the lighter blues on the bottom. What do you think?

We are now into the 2nd week of October but you still have time to make some of these cute little pumpkin charms. Made u...
08/10/2026

We are now into the 2nd week of October but you still have time to make some of these cute little pumpkin charms. Made using size 11 delica beads in 8 colours they are a great stash buster. At a finished size of 2.7cm high and 2.1cm wide the charms make great earrings, or w**e glass charms.

Our kits are now back in stock and each kit has enough beads to make 8 pumpkins and include 2 pairs of ear wires and 4 hanging straps for £9.95.

Or, you can buy the pattern for £2.50, or if you can work from just a colour chart, then you can get this for just £1.

Search pumpkin on the website to get yours now.

Now back in stock - 30mm Twisted Bugle Beads - Silver Lined RedIt has been a while, but these gorgeous silver lined red ...
07/10/2026

Now back in stock - 30mm Twisted Bugle Beads - Silver Lined Red

It has been a while, but these gorgeous silver lined red bugles are available once again, and even better, the price has been held at £1.95 for 10g (approx 35 per packet)

30mm is the perfect length for a fringe on our A Muse Ink patterns and great for festive baubles too. All 15 colours in our range are now available (prices vary).

Search 30mm on the website

New workshop now available to book - Quatrefoil Scissor Keeper with Manda Kent-Burns£50.00Discover the beautiful art of ...
06/10/2026

New workshop now available to book - Quatrefoil Scissor Keeper with Manda Kent-Burns

£50.00

Discover the beautiful art of bead embroidery on this full day workshop with Manda as she shows you how to make this stunning scissor keeper in her Quatrefoil design using bead embroidery techniques. All materials to make 1 scissor keeper are included and refreshments will be available on the day too.

No special experience is necessary to join us for this friendly and relaxed workshop, but places are limited in The Beading Room, so please book early to be sure of yours.

Search workshop on the website or use this link
https://www.halfpenneys.co.uk/product/workshop-qf-scissor/

I've ordered the card and the beads for our Advent Calendars, and as soon as they arrive we will have a busy time weighi...
03/10/2026

I've ordered the card and the beads for our Advent Calendars, and as soon as they arrive we will have a busy time weighing and packing.

Each day brings a little piece of inspiration, building towards projects you’ll treasure long after the holidays.

There is the equivalent of 5 brand new kits in each one, as well as the tools you need to make them. The outer box makes the perfect storage / travel / beading companion for many years to come.

Beautifully labelled and packaged by our own fair hands and ready to delight, our Beader's Advent Calendar is the perfect treat for yourself or the beader in your life.

Stocks are limited so pre-order yours now and ensure delivery by December 1st.

Search Advent on the website or use the link below to find out more.
https://www.halfpenneys.co.uk/product/beaders-advent-calendar-2026-pre-order/

In the meantime I thought I would share a few photos from last year.

By the way, the Waterlily napkin rings double up as tea light covers and are now available on the website as a pattern and kit. Search waterlily or use this link to find out more.
https://www.halfpenneys.co.uk/?s=waterlily&post_type=product

26/09/2026

The Up North Prize Draw Was Won By Carole Archer of Southport. If you missed the Haydock show last week, see us at another fair soon: https://bit.ly/4sjLpAH

The 2nd in our Daydream Fairy Collection of kits and patterns is Halloween. Spookily arriving in plenty of time, you can...
25/09/2026

The 2nd in our Daydream Fairy Collection of kits and patterns is Halloween. Spookily arriving in plenty of time, you can order your kit or pattern on the website now and conjure up some magic before October 31st.

Made with Miyuki size 15 seed beads, our brave flying fairy sits on her broomstick and is joined by a spooky spider and creepy bat to make our little scene complete. Measuring about 7.5cm (3") our fab fairy will be at home anywhere - on a window, mirror, wall, or even in a box frame.

Kit £20.50
Pattern £12.50

Search halloween on the website or use the link below to find out more.

https://www.halfpenneys.co.uk/?s=halloween&post_type=product

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Accrington
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