There is no mistaking the signs of spring. The color green starts emerging in all corners. The leaves are budding, the grass is lush, and everything around feels vibrant and full of life. After months of autumnal brown followed by the stark whites and grays of winter, the abundance of green is truly rejuvenating! As humans, we naturally associate green with vitality and renewal. From algae floating on a mill pond to rolling plains of grasses to towering stands of mountain spruce, green is the chlorophyllic force that sustains the world. The personality of the color green Many designers shy… Th ..read more

Visiting the gem shows (and everything else shows) in Tucson is a bucket-list trip for many. The lure of gemstones—whether rough or cut by a favorite artist—acts as a siren’s song. Knowing you can see and touch the stones in person, and hand-select pieces for specific designs, is reason enough to mark the dates on your calendar. Connecting with the cutters and even those on the front line unearthing the rough is a special opportunity. If you’re a cutter yourself, the rough is plentiful. For collectors, there is always a special exhibit showcasing something new or a can’t-miss feature. A… The p ..read more

Fans of lattes and chocolate, take heed—Pantone Color Institute has decreed Mocha Mousse (Pantone 17-1230) the color of 2025. The “mellow brown” suggests richness, comfort, and indulgence, Pantone offered. In our world, that could be the earthy colors of copper, jasper, agate, and quartzite, tiger’s eye, brown diamond, brown topaz, smoky quartz, or mahogany obsidian. Copper Wire and Pearls Wire weaving and jasper combine in a shield-like pendant. The rich browns of the cabochon and warmth of copper perfectly align with the color of the year. Dichroic Gold/Green Brings Sparkle to Mocha Mousse J ..read more

We love traveling to the Tucson gem, bead, mineral, fossil shows—and we enjoy exploring the amazing variety of restaurants, bars, and attractions this amazing city has to offer. Here is a taste of some delicious places to eat and drink. Savor Homestyle Cooking with a Twist El Charro Café Downtown is a 100-year-old Tucson institution. This location is noted as the oldest Mexican restaurant in continuous operation by the same family. Here you will find award-winning dishes featured on their traditional Northern Mexico-Sonoran menu. With many other locations throughout the area, you can find El C ..read more

Hot off the digital press, the 2025 Tucson Show Guide (TSG) is now available for free download! Start planning your trip today, and once you’re in Tucson (shows are from January 18 to February 17, 2025), grab a printed copy at one of the 50+ shows. To download, simply add the TSG to your cart. You’ll see the $14.99 value, but while logged into your Interweave.com account, the TSG is completely free for you. We’re thrilled to announce the completion of this year’s guide because it means the Tucson shows are just around the corner! A Labor of Love and… The post The Tucson Show Guide 2025 is Here ..read more

Peyote Stitch: Variations on a Theme You know that feeling of panic when someone asks you what type of music you like? It’s impossible to answer. Music, like beadwork, is a blend of styles built up slowly from a simple idea, a basic chord progression or stitch pattern, into a complex conversation. Peyote stitch is… This post is only available to members. The post How to Stitch Variations of Peyote Stitch: What You Need to Know appeared first on Interweave ..read more

Mother’s Day falls on May 12th this year, and it’s an important day to remember. When I was a kid, it was a day I would look forward to, as I often ended up experimenting with food to craft my mom breakfast and her poor tastebuds would endure a few bites. I would look forward to gifting my mom a drawing skillfully made with crayons, or flowers I had snipped from the garden. As an adult, I am able to celebrate this day through a new lens and have grown to appreciate it even more. Without my mom and the… The post A Tribute to Mothers appeared first on Interweave ..read more

It’s the time of year that many dread—spring cleaning. While this is a necessary task, it can often be a seemingly overwhelming one. When people think of spring cleaning, they tend to think of dusting the corners of the ceiling and spraying the windows, but for us in the making field, it is so much… This post is only available to members. The post Organize Your Stash: Tips for Spring Cleaning appeared first on Interweave ..read more

When I was planning my wedding at the end of 2021, I was in search of a very specific necklace. I was looking for something… The post A Mackintosh Rose-Inspired Bridal Necklace with Custom Fused Glass Cabochons appeared first on Interweave ..read more

We are excited to support beaders and jewelry makers in a whole new way with the launch of our digital membership, the Bead + Jewelry… The post Introducing the Bead + Jewelry Makers Club appeared first on Interweave ..read more