January 12, 2009 News & Updates

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Message From Alice:
 
Do you have the winter BLAHS!  Come surround yourself in beads, color and sparkle!
 
Gary has recently restocked all the loose bead bins with fabulous new beads ... goldstone millifiori, cloisonné, some limited Czech glass (WOW!)
 
I have personally restocked the loose gemstones with Rhodinite, Blue Chalcedony, Faceted Amethyst, Black Onyx, Fireworks Jasper ... just to name a few.
 
Some new colors of leather cord has arrived.  Dark Pine Green and a yummy metallic copper!
 
With lots of cold days inside, many of you have taken to organizing your beads.  Remember we have plastic bags for sale in many different sizes and plastic tubes with lids to keep all your loose beads tidy.  Need to get comfortable when you bead?  Try one of our new laptop bead boards.  (I had to get one!)
 
Don't forget to sign up for our 2 bracelet classes this Saturday.  Anna Draeger, Associate Editor from Bead & Button Magazine, will be our instructor!  She teaches the Crystal Kisses bracelet class from 11am-1pm and then the Woven Crystal Clusters Bracelet from 2-4pm.  Some customers sign up for both classes and spend the whole day beading with us!  Indulge yourself with a little "mini" bead retreat for the day.
 
We never rest here at Midwest!  There is always something new!  Come in during these chilly winter days and we will help you cook up some new jewelry designs.
 
-Alice

New & Restocked:

  • Toho size 1 bugles (awesome selection) - available early next week!
  • Toho 15/0 Charlottes (Really Cool! - Great Price!
  • 8/0 Czech seed bead hanks (We now have over 80 colors!)
  • Swarovski Green Iris 2x & Black Magic exclusive colors
  • Swarovski Purple Haze & Aqua Champagne (unique shapes in these colors)
Class Sign-Up: (262)781-7670  |  Class Photos  |  Future Class Calendar
 
 
This Week's Classes:
 
Sat., Jan 17 11am-1pm
Crystal Kisses
This easy woven Swarovski crystal & seed bead bracelet is sure to get you out of the winter dull-drums. Great class for the beginner in addition to the well-seasoned beader. Don't miss this one! Instructor: Anna Draeger. $30, materials not included.
 
Sat., Jan 17 2-4 pm
Woven Crystal Clusters
You will absolutely love this two-sided bracelet! Instructor, Anna Draeger taught this one at the Bead & Button show last year! This class is going to be a favorite among beaders of any level! $30, materials not included.
 
Sun., Jan 18 1-3:30pm
3-D Crystal Heart
This puffy crystal heart centerpiece is perfect for Valentines Day or any day you want to feel special! Instructor, Gail Wing will walk you through the basics of right angle weave to create this dazzling heart. When finished, it will be suspended from a sterling silver chain around your neck.
$30, materials not included.
Cabin Fever Trunk Show:
 
In our previous email earlier this week...
we inadvertently had the date of January 26th listed for the trunk show... The date of the show is January 31st.
 
Come & Shop Our Cabin Fever Trunk Sale!
Saturday, January 31st
10am-3pm 
We will have great deals on many gemstone beads, pearls, crystal, glass beads, sterling silver, seed beads, supplies & much more!  Special selections from Alice's personal bead stash! 
 
This show will be held at:
Best Western Midway Hotel
1005 S. Moorland Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
(Moorland Road - Just South of I-94)
Only 4.5 miles South of our store
 
We will be occupying the Harwood I & II conference rooms located on the South end of the complex.
 
Show Hours:
10:00am to 3:00pm
Saturday, January 31st
 
For pre-show questions, please email us at: midwestbeads@sbcglobal.net
 
Please Note:
We will NOT be sending out USPS mailings on this show. This show is strictly being promoted thru the store, this email & word of mouth.  Please be sure to tell others as all beaders are welcome.
 
There is plenty of free parking & no admission charges.

 
Stay Warm This Winter!  Cuddle Up With A Beading Project! 
Store Hours:
Monday Thru Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Sundays: 12 Noon to 4pm
 
Midwest Beads - 15780 W. Capitol Drive - Brookfield, WI 53005
(262)781-7670  - 
www.midwestbeads.com 
Please Note:
Many of you may have received multiple emails with different versions of this particular email.  We want to apogize for this.  We have been evaluating 2 different software packages for our email newsletter and had created & emailed both to everyone on the list.  This will be the only time that this will occur. In the future, only one will be sent.
Thanks for your understanding.