15 Years of Stitches: A Journey from First Bead to Now
My Beading Journey
I still remember the first time I started beading was because
I was bored. It was school break, I have nothing at hand, so just walked
around, passed by the library and browse around. Saw some interesting hobbyist
book about beading, thinking why not since I have some bicone and pearl from my
broken necklace. That was more than 20 years ago.
Since then, every time when I have some free time, I would
bead, then it became gifts for my families and besties. Then I started coming
up with my own designs and patterns. When I started Darlovely in 2010,
the beading world felt different, materials are simpler, bicone, pearl and seed
beads.
As time goes by, more and more different kind of beads are
introduced, 2- holes beads like SuperDuo, GemDuo, ZoliDuo, Par Puca beads…. The
beads became a puzzle piece for me. The beads fitted in a certain way will turn
into gorgeous designs. I spent days—sometimes weeks—ripping out rows of thread
just to get the right design.
But my goal was always the same: to create my own artistic
patterns that is easy enough for the amateur, yet sophisticated.
That’s the "artisan" heart of Darlovely. Every
tutorial I’ve shared over the last 15 years represents a moment of discovery, a
bit of trial and error, and a lot of passion.
A Thank You to Our Community
To celebrate this 15-year milestone, I want to make it
easier for you to build your own collection of "dreamy" designs.
Whether you are looking for a complex masterpiece or a quiet weekend project,
I’ve set up Anniversary Rewards across the entire shop:
- 10%
Off (for the Enthusiast) any order to get you started.
- 25%
Off (for the Curator) when you find a few favorites ($35+).
- 50%
Off (for the Master Beader) for those ready to dive into a full library of patterns ($70+).
The discounts apply automatically at checkout—no codes
needed, just more time for you to focus on your craft.
Thank you for being part of this story since 2010. I can’t
wait to see what you create next.
With gratitude, Cecily
