Bead It Like You Mean It DVD Review & Giveaway

Today I'll be giving away a copy of Lyric Kinard's new dvd titled "Bead It Like You Mean It." All you have to do is answer this question in the comments below and I'll draw a random name from entries Tuesday morning 9/20/11 at 7am est.

Question: If you could bead anything, what would it be? The Mona Lisa? Grant's tomb? Your sister's car? Tell me what you'd bead-bomb if no one was looking.

Let me tell you a little about Lyric's video. I learned a TON. It is likely that I thought beading was simply a matter of poking a needle through the eye and heading for the fabric. I was wrong and I am here to admit it. Let's say that I was not beading effectively...let's say that my beading was "shaky" at best...let's say that I was not "bead-enlightened" until now. Say it! I have turned the corner, thanks to Lyric's fundamentals.

She covers the very basics of how to bead individual beads, how to string them together and how to make them stand up and dance. They can command curves, stand around in stacks and cage in other elements. Beads are very, very cool. The little tips and tricks she offers are worth the price of the dvd right there. And trust a busy Mom to know how to bead on the go and efficiently to boot. If you don't know Lyric, you'll love her style. She's a born teacher (and in fact was voted "Teacher of the Year" by the International Association of Professional Quilters) and you'll fall in love with her gentle guidance. She makes you feel as if you could do anything. I can promise that there is something for everyone here. The dvd is well-crafted and the visuals are bright and easy to follow. You can see every little stitch as you follow along.

I know you want one of these and I will be giving one away, but if you simply MUST have one of your own, you can get it direct from the artist here.

I decided to put Bead It Like You Mean It to the test on a project. I had an unfinished quilt top that I'd created with a monoprinted dye method. I'd done a little stitching, but was at a loss as to where to go. It cried out for beads, so I used a variety of Lyric's techniques to begin to develop this small art quilt.

 Here we have some single beads.

Ooo la la, larger beads topped with smaller beads. And here are some lines and super stacks.

Finally, a bit of SCRUMBLING. Isn't that a delicious word?

I'm well on my way and this little quilt has turned the corner, thanks to learning a snazzy technique or six.

Now it's your turn, remember to answer the question above in the comments BELOW and I'll draw one lucky winner on Tuesday morning. Good luck!