We took a short, local trip this past weekend and, as luck would have it, our route took us through Washington, NC, the home of A & A Beadery. I’d never been to the shop before, but had seen an ad for it in the local paper.
It’s called A & A because the owners are Alice and Ann. I’m not sure which one I talked to, but she was sweet as pie. Seeing my purchase, she asked if I crochet and was genuinely interested in seeing any pieces I make. It’s an hour away, but I’ll definitely go back when my travels bring me that way. I love a shop that makes you feel welcome.
Bead Crochet: Bead & Button Projects,
Easy-Does-It Series, No. 10.
Is that a tomato bead I see? *wink*
My husband was very patient as I picked out my beads. On the drive home, he remarked that it’s amazing how women throughout history have always loved beads. They’re irresistible; what can I say? ;-)
11 responses so far ↓
1 Jenn // Jan 21, 2005 at 5:13 pm
Beautiful!! Carefull, beads can be addictive. :P I’ve got a very small collection and I’m ~desperately~ wanting to make some stitch markers with them, but sadly don’t know how. Love the tomato! hehehe
2 Rachel // Jan 20, 2005 at 1:08 am
Forgive me, I meant “personal” in my last post. :o)
3 PJ // Jan 20, 2005 at 5:07 pm
Good for your husband being patient! That is great beautiful beads (yes, I spy the tomato!) I was thinking that maybe the motion of a woman going through little bead trays is not that much different than a man going through little screw, nails, or tool trays… yes?
4 Andrea // Jan 20, 2005 at 1:24 am
Hey, men used to go crazy for them too. Now they probably just don’t want to admit it. ;)
Lovely beads!
5 rebecca // Jan 21, 2005 at 12:31 am
i love the ones with flowers in them… wow, that’s not like me… hmmm, been hanging out with my daughter too much, i guess he he hee
anyhow, they are all great! can’t wait to see what you crochet up with them!!
6 Rachel // Jan 20, 2005 at 1:07 am
My person favorite: definitely the ones in the bottom left corner. Absolutely gorgeous. Enjoy!
7 Julie // Jan 20, 2005 at 1:29 am
Oh, very pretty!! I’m with Rachel, but the bottom RIGHT corner for me! ;)
8 marie // Jan 20, 2005 at 11:52 am
Pretty, pretty beads! I like the square ones…The tomato is hilarious!
9 Sara // Jan 20, 2005 at 3:35 am
The beads are gorgeous!! I’m new to your blog and love it!
10 Anna // Jan 21, 2005 at 6:02 pm
Those are pretty! I like the bottom left ones myself. :)
11 elaine // Apr 6, 2007 at 2:14 pm
Hi read your blog, don’t know if you still have it going. I am the new owner of A&A Beadery. The shop is now String of Pearls. We expanded our inventory, give classes etc. Hope you will stop when passing through.
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