KC Bead Society

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KC Bead Society 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.

October MeetingOctober 9, 2026Early Bird Beading—5 p.m.NEEDLE PULLERUsing Cindy Holsclaw Free PatternThe project for the...
10/07/2026

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

NEEDLE PULLER
Using Cindy Holsclaw Free Pattern

The project for the meeting on October 9 will be a Needle Puller, using a free pattern by Cindy Holsclaw. The patterns are on Beadorigami.com. Click on the menu dashes in top-left corner, then click on Freebies, download, and print your choice of Beaded Bead Pattern:

• Candy Cube Beaded Bead—2 colors: Color A—4 beads;
Color B—8 beads
• Candy Dodecahedron Beaded Bead—3 colors—10 beads of
each color

The directions show which types of beads work best for each pattern. Leann Roberts recommends that members use 4mm or larger beads.

Supplies needed:
• The Bead Society will provide:
o A piece of colored tubing of your choice.
o A tool to punch a hole through tubing
• Members will need to furnish:
o Beads for the pattern they choose
o Size 11 seed beads to attach beaded bead to plastic tube
(Leann used 8 beads)
o Normal beading tools: mat, needle, choice of thread,
thread cutter

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

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.

September MeetingSeptember 11, 2026Early Bird Beading—5 p.m.SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS• Garage Sale        o The Bead Society...
09/03/2026

September Meeting
September 11, 2026
Early Bird Beading—5 p.m.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Garage Sale
o The Bead Society will host a “garage sale” during the
September meeting. This is for members to destash beads
and components, not for kits or completed projects.
• Members-only Workshop
o At the September meeting, we will begin signup for a loom
workshop led by Christina Berger. The workshop is
scheduled for November 14, 2026, from 1–5 p.m. at the
Old Mission Methodist Church, Wesley Hall. Those
attending in September will be allowed to sign up first.
Should there still be slots available, members may sign up
at the October meeting, then via email. A loom will be
required for this class, and suggestions for where to
purchase one will be provided at the September meeting.
Christina will have other details at the meeting.

DIY SPIDER PENDANT

The project for the meeting on September 11 will be the DIY Spider Pendant from BeadDiagrams.com. The design is for a pendant, but Program Chair Leann Roberts says she thinks the pattern will also make a cute pin or refrigerator magnet.

Supplies needed:
• The Bead Society will sell partial kits for $1.00 (multiple sets
available) at the meeting.
o These will include:
* 1–18X25mm oval glass cabochon (5 colors to choose
from: green, light blue, dark blue, red/pink, clear, or
yellow)
* 1–black 6X8 Rondelle bead (body)
* 1–black 4X6 Rondelle bead (head)
* 1–magnet or pin back
* Glue
• Members will need to furnish:
o 12–4mm bicones or round beads
o Size 11 seed beads for legs and outline (suggested color:
black)
o Size 15 seed beads for outline
o If making a pendant, bring extra beads of choice for that
o Usual beading tools

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

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.

2026 In-town/Zoom RetreatSeptember 12, 2026—10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.North Kansas City Public Library2251 Howell St., N. Kansas ...
07/20/2026

2026 In-town/Zoom Retreat
September 12, 2026—10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
North Kansas City Public Library
2251 Howell St., N. Kansas City, MO 64116

ALCHEMY BRACELET

The Bead Society of Greater Kansas City has openings for the 2026 In-town/Zoom Retreat with Vicky Roberts on September 12, 2026, from 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m. CST. At this point, 15 of the 20 slots are filled; however, the sign-up date has been extended to August 1, 2026, whether or not you are a member.

The retreat project will be the Alchemy Bracelet. The price and color selection of the kits are available to view at vickyrobertsdesigns.com. (Attendees must purchase a kit to participate.)

Class fee for participants who were not members of the Bead Society as of June 30, 2026, will be $90 payable to the Kansas City Bead Society. Once attendees have paid the class fee, Vicky will be notified of their enrollment. At that point, attendees may order their kits directly from her website.

People interested in taking this class should contact Program Chair Leann Roberts ([email protected]) right away.

August MeetingAugust 14, 2026Early Bird Beading—5 p.m.CELTIC FRINGE EARRINGSThe project for the meeting on August 14 wil...
07/20/2026

August Meeting
August 14, 2026
Early Bird Beading—5 p.m.

CELTIC FRINGE EARRINGS

The project for the meeting on August 14 will be the Celtic Fringe Earrings. The free pattern is available from John Bead and Michaels. Program Coordinator Leann Roberts says it works up quickly.

Supplies needed:
• Beads
o Superduos—10
o Bugle Beads—16
o Seed Beads—size 10 or 11
• Earring Wires—2
• Bead Mat
• Needle
• Thread Cutter
• Light or magnifier, if needed
• Smiles

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

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.

Quarterly Members-only WorkshopAugust 29, 20261–5 p.m.Old Mission United Methodist Church, Wesley Hall, Basement5519 Sta...
07/20/2026

Quarterly Members-only Workshop
August 29, 2026
1–5 p.m.
Old Mission United Methodist Church, Wesley Hall, Basement
5519 State Park Road, Fairway, KS 66205

NOTICE: DATE CHANGE!

SOFIA BRACELET

The date for the free Quarterly Members-only Workshop has changed to August 29 in Wesley Hall (basement level) of the Old Mission Methodist Church from 1–5 p.m.

The project will be the Sofia Bracelet, a free pattern from https://aroundthebeadingtable.com/Tutorials/Sofia.html.

Kits will be provided in five colorways.

Members will need to bring:

• Beading mat
• Needles
• Choice of beading thread (pattern recommends Fireline)
• Thread cutter
• Your best smile

Members may sign up at the August meeting or email Leann at [email protected].

If you signed up at July’s meeting and cannot attend due to the date change, we apologize. There were difficulties booking a room large enough on the earlier date.

July MeetingJuly 10, 2026Early Bird Beading—5 p.m.EASY RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE BRACELET DIYThe project for the meeting on July...
07/06/2026

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

EASY RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE BRACELET DIY

The project for the meeting on July 10 will be the Easy Right Angle Weave Bracelet DIY. The free pattern is available on www.instructables.com, and the Bead Society will provide wire and crimp beads. The pattern requires three sizes of beads, listing 8mm, 6mm, & 3mm round beads (second photo); however, Program Chair Leann Roberts says she replaced the 3mm beads with 8/0 seed beads (first photo).

Supplies needed:
• Beads—3 sizes
• Bead Mat
• Crimp pliers—if you have them; if not, members will loan theirs
• Wire cutters—if you have them; if not, members will loan theirs
• Clasp
• Light or magnifier, if needed
• Smiles

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

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.

2026 In-town/Zoom RetreatSeptember 12, 2026—10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.North Kansas City Public Library2251 Howell St., N. Kansas ...
06/19/2026

2026 In-town/Zoom Retreat
September 12, 2026—10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
North Kansas City Public Library
2251 Howell St., N. Kansas City, MO 64116

ALCHEMY BRACELET

The Bead Society of Greater Kansas City has openings for the 2026 In-town/Zoom Retreat with Vickie Roberts on September 12, 2026, from 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m. CST.

The retreat project will be the Alchemy Bracelet. The price and color selection of the kits are available to view at vickyrobertsdesigns.com. (Attendees must purchase a kit to participate.)

Class fee for participants who are not members of the Bead Society by June 30, 2026, will be $90, payable to the Kansas City Bead Society. Once attendees have paid the class fee, Vicky will be notified of their enrollment. At that point, attendees may order their kits directly from her website.

People interested in taking this class should contact Program Chair Leann Roberts ([email protected]) right away.

Reservations are due by July 1, 2026, to allow Vicky to source materials.

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.

June MeetingJune 12, 2026Early Bird Beading—5 p.m.NOTE: The members of the Bead Society of Greater Kansas City will elec...
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.

May MeetingMay 8, 2026Early Bird Beading—5 p.m.SABA PATTERNThe project for the May 2026 meeting of the Bead Society of G...
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.

Address

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

Opening Hours

5pm - 9pm

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