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Meets the 2nd Friday, 7:00 PM each month, Early Bird Beading at 5:00 PM. Currently meeting in-person and virtually. www.kcbeadsociety.org

Pre- and post-COVID-19, we meet at Old Mission United Methodist Church, 5519 State Park Road, Fairway, KS 66205. Meetings are held the 2nd Friday of each month, 7:00 PM. Early Bird Beading Begins at 5:00 PM.

06/02/2026

REMINDERS AND NOTIFICATIONS FOR JUNE

KC Bead Society members, the ELECTION OF OFFICERS and the next "BEAD SOCIETY GARAGE SALE" will take place at the meeting on June 12, 2026. For Garage Sale guidelines, please visit the KC Bead Society Members Only page. The upcoming ballot will be included in the June newsletter, going out via email soon.

Regarding Saturday beading opportunities, there will be some changes in June and July:
* ZOOM ONLY: June 6, July 4, and July 25
* IN PERSON AND ZOOM: June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, and July 18

Monday Zoom beading will continue as normal.

Members can access the Zoom meetings via the link on the Bead Society website.

05/25/2026

June Meeting
June 12, 2026
Early Bird Beading—5 p.m.

NOTE: The members of the Bead Society of Greater Kansas City will elect officers at the June 12, 2026, meeting.

STAR-SPANGLED NECKLACE

The project for the meeting on June 12 will feature Beadaholique’s Star-Spangled Necklace pattern. Celebrate our beautiful country in time for the 4th of July. You will need Delicas, size 11/0, in red, white, and blue. (Seed beads in 10/0 or 11/0 will work; however, Leann Roberts, program coordinator, says Delicas/cylinder beads work better, as beads need to be uniform for this project.)

You can finish your flag in multiple ways:
• Attach a small delicate chain to each side with jump rings for a necklace.
• Make two flags and attach to earring wires for a patriotic set of earrings.
• Glue a magnet on the back and place on your refrigerator or in an office cubicle.
• Glue a pin back for a lapel pin.

This project uses Square Stitch. It is a basic easy stitch to add to your beading skill set. Leann will provide square stitch instructions, but members can look the stitch up on YouTube to see it clearly. Leann explained that this is what she did, as this was her first time with this stitch, too.

The pattern calls for 4 lb. Fireline, but Leann explained she used 6 lb. Fireline and that any thread will do. She mentioned that if the flag isn’t as stiff as you like after making it, you can run your thread back through the rows for additional strength.

Supplies needed:
• Beads
o Delicas (or cylinder beads), 11/0, in red, white, and blue
• Bead Mat
• Needle
• Thread of choice
• Thread cutter
• Light or magnifier, if needed
• Smiles

Please bring treats if you signed up to provide them for June.

The meeting is at the Old Mission United Methodist Church, 5519 State Park Road, Fairway, KS 66205 (Shawnee Mission Parkway, east of Mission Road). Enter through the north door where handicap parking is available. The meeting room is in the basement.

IMPORTANT: Occasionally, plans change for a variety of reasons. Should a cancellation occur, members will be notified via email and the Bead Society of Greater Kansas City’s pages.

05/07/2026

May Meeting
May 8, 2026
Early Bird Beading—5 p.m.

SABA PATTERN

The project for the May 2026 meeting of the Bead Society of Greater Kansas City will be a Saba Pattern for Ring, Pendant, or Earrings. This cute two-needle pattern requires several beads, so some pieces will be for sale at the meeting. A few kits will be available the night of the meeting, and rivolis will also be available for a small cost. (Note: seed beads, sizes 6/0 and 8/0 may be substituted for the 3mm and 4 mm beads.)

Supplies needed:

• 1 Rivoli or Button, 16 mm
• Beads
o 14 round beads, 3 mm
o 7 round beads, 4 mm
o 14 fire-polished beads, 3 mm
o 2 fire-polished beads, 4 mm
o Seed beads, 11/0
o Seed beads, 15/0
• Bead Mat
• Needle
• Thread of choice
• Thread cutter
• Light or magnifier, if needed

Please bring treats if you signed up to provide them for May.

The meeting is at the Old Mission United Methodist Church, 5519 State Park Road, Fairway, KS 66205 (Shawnee Mission Parkway, east of Mission Road). Enter through the north door where handicap parking is available. The meeting room is in the basement.

IMPORTANT: Occasionally, plans change for a variety of reasons. Should a cancellation occur, members will be notified via email and the Bead Society of Greater Kansas City’s pages.

03/27/2026

April Meeting
April 10, 2026
Early Bird Beading—5 p.m.

TUBULAR CHENILLE STITCH

The project for the April 2026 meeting of the Bead Society of Greater Kansas City will be Tubular Chenille Stitch taught by Karen Allman. The stitch is fast and easy, resulting in a rope for a bangle, necklace, or neck strap for a pendant.

If you wish to view how to weave the stitch in advance, there are numerous videos and blogs online explaining the process.

Supplies needed:

• Beads
o 5.5 grams size 11 seed beads in main color (or more)
o 2 grams size 11 seed beads in contrast color (or more)
• Bead Mat
• Needle
• Thread of choice
• Thread cutter
• Light or magnifier, if needed

Please bring treats if you signed up to provide them for April.

The meeting is at the Old Mission United Methodist Church, 5519 State Park Road, Fairway, KS 66205 (Shawnee Mission Parkway, east of Mission Road). Enter through the north door where handicap parking is available. The meeting room is in the basement.

IMPORTANT: Occasionally, plans change for a variety of reasons. Should a cancellation occur, members will be notified via email and the Bead Society of Greater Kansas City’s pages.

03/12/2026

Don’t forget the Gem Show this weekend. If you haven’t signed up to work, check your email for the Signup Genius.

02/06/2026

February Meeting
February 13, 2026
Early Bird Beading—5 p.m.

February’s meeting agenda is packed with many important items for members and nonmembers alike. Whether you are a member or someone interested in visiting, join us. Location information is at the end of this post.

MEMBERSHIP DUES

Annual membership fees for the Bead Society of Greater Kansas City are due. Just $24.00 provides you with a year of beading inspiration, collaboration, and encouragement (plus a few other perks like special workshops available to members only, etc.). To join or renew, pay with cash or a check at a meeting or via PayPal on the Bead Society website at www.kcbeadsociety.org.

2026 BEADING CHALLENGE: FANTASY

The theme for 2026’s annual challenge is “Fantasy”. You may create anything bead-related using a fantasy theme. You may use someone else’s pattern, as long as you give them credit for the design. Challenge yourself to make this piece “your own,” however you interpret that phrase. Just have fun, and learn something new. Challenge entries are due at the February 13, 2026, meeting. You must be a member in good standing to participate. Prizes will be awarded, and all entries will be displayed at the Spring Gem & Mineral Show, March 13–15, 2026, at the KC Expo Center.

PEACE RING PROJECT

The program for February 13th’s meeting will be the Peace Ring Project in cooperation with the Upper Midwest Bead Society.

We will be making beaded rings (1–3 inches in diameter) to be connected in a chain. Please bring any beads you would like use to make the beaded rings. These rings will be connected at the meeting into one larger chain and sent to the Upper Midwest Bead Society to be displayed in the Mall of America in August.

BACKGROUND OF THE PEACE CHAIN PROJECT
FROM THE UPPER MIDWEST BEAD SOCIETY

The goal of the project is to create a ring from one gram of beads that will be joined with other rings, creating a chain one mile in length to express our love for beads and our wishes and hopes for a peaceful world.

There will be instructions at the meeting for Peace Rings; however, attendees are invited to use any beads, any thread (just not stretchy), and any stitches (including stringing) to create the rings. This allows for people of all experience levels and ages to participate.

Please bring:
• Beads—any type and/or size
• Bead Mat
• Thread—not stretchy
• Thread cutter
• Needle
• Magnifier (if needed)

The meeting is at the Old Mission United Methodist Church, 5519 State Park Road, Fairway, KS 66205 (Shawnee Mission Parkway, east of Mission Road). Enter through the north door where handicap parking is available. The meeting room is in the basement.

IMPORTANT: Occasionally, plans change for a variety of reasons. Should a cancellation occur, members will be notified via email and the Bead Society of Greater Kansas City’s pages.

12/23/2025

January Meeting
January 9, 2026
Early Bird Beading—5 p.m.

BALI PENDANT

The project for the January 2026 meeting will be a free pendant pattern from beadsmagic.com and led by Leann Roberts. The link to the pattern is below, and there are options to save it as a PDF or print it.

Because of a generous donation, the Bead Society will provide the Acros par Puca beads free. (See photo in this post for color choices.)

Please bring:

• Beads
o Superduos—24 needed
o 4mm round beads—12 needed
o Size 11 seed beads
• Bead Mat
• Thread
• Thread cutter
• Needle
• Magnifier (if needed)

Please print the pattern and bring it with you to the meeting. This saves on printing costs for the Bead Society. Some copies of the pattern will be available at the meeting for those who may not have a printer or will not have access to the pattern before the meeting.

The meeting is at the Old Mission United Methodist Church, 5519 State Park Road, Fairway, KS 66205 (Shawnee Mission Parkway, east of Mission Road). Enter through the north door where handicap parking is available. The meeting room is in the basement.

IMPORTANT: Occasionally, plans change for a variety of reasons. Should a cancellation occur, members will be notified via email and the Bead Society of Greater Kansas City’s pages.

Link to Bali Pendant pattern: https://beadsmagic.com/free-beading-pattern-for-pendant-bali/

12/19/2025

KC Bead Society members, an email survey went out today. The Executive Board would like members' opinions regarding our quarterly members-only workshops. There is only one multiple-choice question. Please check your email and offer your feedback. Thank you for your participation.

12/12/2025

December Meeting
December 12, 2025

HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE/POTLUCK DINNER

Join in the fun at our December meeting when we will have the Annual Potluck and Gift Exchange.

Dinner will be at 6 p.m. Members are asked to bring a covered dish to share with everyone. You do not have to participate in the gift exchange, so plan on ending the year with your “beady” friends.

The Gift Exchange will follow dinner. If you wish to participate, bring a bead project you have crafted (may be designed by someone else). The theme for the exchange is “Cowboys and/or Indians,” whatever that means to you. The only rules are that some beads are included and that you bring something that you would like to receive.

The last “Garage Sale” of the year will also be held at the December meeting. This is a fundraiser for the Bead Society, as our club will receive 10 percent of sales. Members are encouraged to sell complete kits that they have not used or any items from their stashes that they no longer want.

MEMBERSHIP DUES ACCEPTED

Dues for membership in the Bead Society of Greater Kansas City are $24 for the year and are being accepted by Treasurer Christina Berger now. You may pay at the December meeting.

MEETING LOCATION

The meeting is at the Old Mission United Methodist Church, 5519 State Park Road, Fairway, KS 66205 (Shawnee Mission Parkway, east of Mission Road). Enter through the north door where handicap parking is available. The meeting room is in the basement.

IMPORTANT: Occasionally, plans change for a variety of reasons. Should a cancellation occur, members will be notified via email and the Bead Society of Greater Kansas City’s pages.

11/05/2025

November Meeting
November 14, 2025
Early Bird Beading—5 p.m.

SNOWFLAKE ORNAMENT

The project for the November meeting will be a snowflake pattern to celebrate the winter season and will be led by Candy Brown. (See photo in this post.)

The Bead Society will provide a 14mm rivoli. Several colors will be available from which to choose. (See photo in this post of the color choices.)

Please bring:
• Beads
o Delicas—size 11
o Seed beads—size 15 (preferably Toho)
o Suggestion: If you have beads in your stash of the proper types and sizes that will compliment the colors of the rivolis, bring those.
• Bead Mat
• Thread
• Thread cutter
• Needle
• Magnifier (if needed)

The meeting is at the Old Mission United Methodist Church, 5519 State Park Road, Fairway, KS 66205 (Shawnee Mission Parkway, east of Mission Road). Enter through the north door where handicap parking is available. The meeting room is in the basement.

IMPORTANT: Occasionally, plans change for a variety of reasons. Should a cancellation occur, members will be notified via email and the Bead Society of Greater Kansas City’s pages.

Address

(Meetings At) Old Mission United Methodist Church, 5519 State Park Road, (7:00 PM)
Fairway, KS
66205

Opening Hours

5pm - 9pm

Website

http://www.kcbeadsociety.org/

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