Winter has well and truly hit us in Victoria - how is it going in your corner of the world?  With the cold nights come some great opportunities to sit in front of the fire or heater and bead, so that's what I've been spending my evenings doing!  This month we've got some new kumihimo kits, as well as some great specials.

These beautiful large glass crystals are currently on sale: were $6 now only $2 per strand.  Available in a range of colours, whilst stock lasts - sale prices are available online and instore, until the end of July.

Also on sale:

• clearance glass pearls $1 per strand - instore & online (stock varies)
• lightweight beadable scarves $5 each - instore & online (stock varies)
  
• bead soup $2 and $6 - most online only, 'regular' bead soup also available instore
  
• clearance glass strands big discounts - most online only, some available instore
  
• clearance swarovski up to 75% off - most online only, some available instore
  
• clearance mystery clip charm packs $3 per pack - online only
• clearance findings packs 60% off - online only

We've focused our efforts this month on getting our large range of Miyuki delica seed beads and Swarovski crystal up online.  I've also been busy playing with new patterns on the Kumihimo board, with new kits to match!

Sydney Craft & Quilt Show - unfortunately we'll be NOT be at the Sydney Craft Show this year - it's coincided with a much needed camping/fishing trip for the Bearded Bead Man, so if you see him (and his long-suffering wife) touring around outback NSW/QLD be sure to wave!  In the meantime, everyone else is on deck with both shops open and website orders going out every day.

Canberra Craft & Quilt Show - we will be at the Canberra Craft & Quilt Show in August - so come on by and say hi!  It's on at EPIC from August 21st to 24th (Thursday to Sunday), 10am - 4.30pm.

We run two separate loyalty discount programs - one for instore & one for online.

Instore, if you spend $50 or more on non sale/bulk items, you will be given a red Loyalty Bag.  Bring this bag back with you next time you visit to receive discounts on non sale/bulk items (you need to have the bag, and show it at the beginning of your transaction, to receive the discount).

Online, if you spend $50 or more on non sale/bulk items in a single order, you will automatically be enrolled in our Loyalty Member program.  To check your status, login to your account - under Account Type it will either show "Loyalty Member" or "General".  Loyalty Members will automatically receive discounts on non sale/bulk items purchased on our website.  Click here to read more info on this program.