A lesson in beading peyote stitch

Peyote stitch around a flute

[@katherinerasmussen5190]

Thank You!!! 40 years ago I was taught how to do this stitch. Life and other things happened but, I kept my beads all these years and wanted to start again. I just could not get the right start for this stitch. When I saw how this was done. I wanted to cry😂. This was exactly how I was taught. Thank you again so much 😂

[@lisahall7359]

I wish I would have found your video a few days ago!! Would have saved me a lot of frustration. I am new to seed beading and have been watching a lot of other peyote stitch videos. Yours is the best for teaching. Thank you!! You are awesome. Love your turquoise ring. My favorite 😉👍

[@SouthofIllusion]

Absolutely the best tutorial out there. I've watched dozens and dozens and I learned more from you than from all of the others combined. Thank you so much!

[@lesleyanncrossingham2874]

This is a wonderful tutorial. I personally find a single thread works best for me, but your instructions were great. I learned this stitch from an Elder of the Blackfoot people, Maggie Black Kettle, many years ago. It is heartening to see so many people now using it .. well done and keep up the good work!!

[@careysteinhauer3622]

This is the best tutorial that I've watched. Very simple and easy to understand! I feel like i can actually attempt it without frustration of understanding what I'm aiming for

[@monicabraxton906]

I thoroughly enjoyed your tutorial. I've been beading for almost 50 years. You give great instructions and explain the logic and steps very well. Thank you for your creative and free style of beading. A'ho

[@CCBBATKD]

I love this video. I finished beading on a flute and posted the picture. Everyone wanted to know how I learned, so I shared the video on a Facebook Native American Flute making page. Thank you so much!

[@billmiller7613]

What a terrific tutorial! I can’t wait for the day when Ava is doing her own tutorials! Thank you very much

[@sheriroberts8055]

Wow!!!! I wish I had paid more attention to my grandma and my aunties!!! Their works were nice like yours! You've inspired me to get back to beading!!

[@stwhite5135]

I've sewn leather but am new to beading. It seems the most important thing to master is not bleeding on your piece from needle pricks. HA! Beautiful work. You have inspired me to begin.

[@andrewg3262]

I watched many tutorials before this and this was the best with great explanations. You're a great teacher and lovely artist

[@jsmitty7203]

Beautiful work!! I did my 1st beaded necklace when I was a teenager. I recently used that necklace on a battle axe I made from a hickory stick and an ancient stone Celt. Turned out good for my 1st piece. Thanks for tips, I will try that on my next one!

[@WolfriksRaven]

Holy Moley your good. Can definately tell you've been doing this for a long time. Very beautiful work.

[@Longshot88mason]

Nice quality of video! Can hear everything clearly, concise. Great tips how to keep it simple AND well explained. TY also for being specific about the beads, needle and thread used. Super.

[@loveelizabeth9910]

Thank you so much for sharing. Was easy to understand and to follow!

[@sandyboone8413]

I love your video. I've been doing the Peyote stitch for some years now and never knew about the all of what you taught today. Thank you so much!! I also love your finger guard, I've made me one years ago but now have started one more like what you have. Thanks again!!

[@justyned28]

You explained everything so clearly and easy to understand !

[@lacyjoy]

justyne28 I'm glad it was helpful

[@roverman985]

Best video explaining how to do this I've seen. Thanks

[@amandaphilip8396]

Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing and showing..I can’t wait to start mine🙏🏼❤️

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Beautiful beadwork, such a pleasure to watch you make this! I learned something new from you, thank you!

[@daverellik]

Love this video! You even showed how to continue when you run out of thread❤

[@angiekindness1848]

Thank you, It brings back fresh air in a stale world. I remember this stitch as the first I ever learned. Please post more videos your ability to teach is so good that you make it look easy. I am recommending this video to my daughter. Hoka Hey!

[@EvilShmoo]

Osiyo! You are a fantastic teacher. This video is invaluable. Waddo

[@kelceejade]

Thank you for this!! I’m trying to learn how to bead a lanyard, and this was very helpful. 😊

[@kirstenabrahamson4747]

well done. Thorough, and easily understood. A natural teacher, and very talented.

[@RobinJayneArtTickles]

That was AWESOME! Thank you so much.

[@deannabedwash4666]

❤thank you so much! I enjoy watching your video and learnt again how to do a peyote stitching. Great tutorial 👌 👍 ❤ I look forward to watching and learning more from your video. You have explained it well.

[@helen4997]

So very beautiful. Thank you for teaching me/us. You are a wonderful teacher.

[@homesbypaula]

Thank you for teaching and sharing, beautiful work.

[@Melanie337531174]

Osiyo! Wado udohiyu utsati!! You are a great teacher! You do great work and it’s so kind of you to share with those of us who wish to learn. I am grateful for you and to you!! Donadagohv i Stiyu!

[@deniseflorence381]

WOW!! Thank you so much for showing us this how too. Very beautiful work and you are a good teacher. I cant wait to try this again, this time successfully ;)

[@avagage1]

that is so pretty, thanks for sharing

[@maryperlick8836]

Thank you so much. Fantastic camera work. You are amazing and so kind to share your techniques. Wishing you peace and joy.

[@CroShayLady]

I enjoyed your tutorial very much. The extra information you provided is priceless like to use a needle that is one size smaller than your bead. I never knew that. I had always heard peyote stitch was very difficult. So I learned it first. I find it easy and fun. It's my favorite stitch. I like the tone of your voice. I was watching one lady bead. I really enjoyed watching her and learned a lot but her tone of voice was off putting to me. I know not why. It took me several weeks to learn to accept her voice. Thank you for your videos.

[@elizabethyoung4957]

Thank you. Most informative. Understandable and you made it look like I could do it. So here I go..😎

[@sueogden2758]

There is no more gorgeous and creative art in the world than Native American art. How I wish I had been born with this very special, God-given gift.

[@bellashealingartistry8934]

Wow I been beading for years and I didn't know a lot apparently because in the first 2.5 minutes of your video, I learned so much! Thank you! Liked and subscribed!

[@junelovell1189]

loved the video and your project. thanks

[@sarmad458]

In just twenty minutes? That's beautiful and educational thank you!

[@lorina9787]

Thank you. That was very informative. Good work.

[@montesalps]

Simplistic ! Thank you very much! You teach with a confidence that radiates to your student; cool or what!

[@TheNakia8DeAndreaPriddy]

I enjoyed watching your video very much! Your way of teaching and explaining each technique is the best I have seen thus far. Beautiful bead work, well worth watching your creativity. I liked that you explained the need for the small space in the beginning row for tension. This is something I don't remember seeing pointed out on some of the videos I have watched by others, but is very important to know. :)

[@itsmokil2035]

حب الصدف

[@emanueladavis1885]

I love this looks fantastic....lovely work.

[@smurph4959]

Wow! That piece is amazing. Thanks for sharing 🔴🌼🔵

[@maryjames935]

Thank you so much for making these videos! I enjoyed all I have seen, you work is very beautiful and you are very knowledgeble and friendly, felt like my friend was teaching me....so refreshing to learn that way....please keep making videos!

[@maryboni1585]

This is what I've been looking for! Thank you!

[@tinaodonnell7490]

I am in awe, I never realized how many different styles and patterns. So many of the indians bead work is amazing. Georgeous, you should all be very proud of your work. It is truely works of art. Thank you for sharing.

[@atrayiocampbell6337]

Shes not first nations. And *Indians are from India...

[@auroravegodsky9938]

Atrayio Campbell I think Tina O'Donnell was referring to Native American Indians, not as you said Indians from India...

[@michaelmartin9335]

Thank you so much for sharing your it is relatively simple but very. I make custom-made native American style flutes and I may try to do that.

[@doloreslopez779]

That is beautiful! Im just learning.

[@raffinataonline]

Thank you. I know this as 3-drop gourd. Love it, but it can be a challenge!

[@Wiener-Doo]

I'm thankful for your tutorial!

[@Kenzie5011]

Excellent teaching style!

[@johnwilkinson5718]

Wow I have a new found respect for people who peyote bead.

[@thatansarilife5460]

Thank you so much! This is a great tutorial :)

[@kebinkline3403]

Thank you for simplifying for me!

[@nativechique7589]

You're a good beader, I'm going to try these diamonds

[@TheSmashngrabcafe]

Amazing job I love it!

[@paronguy]

Awesome! I'd probably just end up with a bird's nest. Good stuff. I'm enjoying your videos.

[@lacyjoy]

thanks

[@irenesabine]

Very Nice video easy to se and understand Thanks alot kindly irene from Denmark 🙂👍

[@jamiwomack2129]

TFS Looks like its so fun to do.

[@timfremberg4547]

She should be a school teacher. Very descriptive and not boring.

[@deeaholman6872]

Thanks for this tutorial! It's helping me remember how I🥰🙏✨🌟💥 used to do this!

[@mtlpenturner]

Thanks , really well explained! :-)

[@lacyjoy]

MJ thanks for watching 😀

[@juliebergacker5680]

Wonderful young lady👍. Thank you for shating

[@barbaramark9278]

Thank you! 👍

[@silvergirl7810]

Thank you so much- this really helped me!

[@gracemary389]

Beautiful work

[@elizabethgaspodnetich4322]

Sure you can bead around a square item! I always use a 15/0 or 13/0 bead for that, and it looks crazy awesome. I think all peyote looks best in a smaller bead, but that's just me I guess and probably not recommended for a beginner . Good video for those starting out.

[@kimmysongbird9637]

I love this video... I can't seem to be able to figure this out but I am going to try it tomorrow.. Thank you so much for posting. Pls post more beading videos. How did you learn?

[@kathyduarte4986]

Love this!

[@karenmc4592]

Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

[@lacyjoy]

+Karen Mcelhaney thanks for watching

[@jasonadams527]

Thank you very well illustrated....

[@rachellearcaro1984]

Wonderful tutorial, thank you.

[@nathanduerre8368]

Thank you for taking the time for making and sharing this video , if I may ask what can I do if I would like to add some beaded string dangles on the bottom side of the wrap .. as if I made the wrap flat and used extra length strings of beads to tie the wrap together on the bottom if that makes sense?. Any ideas would be welcome ?.

[@thejeweloftheklamath]

Good job explaining.

[@babyoda1973]

I'm just starting so I subbed thank you

[@adrrianbelettso1698]

Thank you🙏I really want to be able to peyote Stitch my own fans work besides putting it together I want the best of the best and to learn from the best of the best😇

[@SilentNoMore64]

Thank you so much. subscribed!!!! : )

[@richardwood3369]

What a great woman.

[@BlueDove6267]

hello thank you for this video I was stuck watching other videos I only have one question tho when you reverse the pattern after you do the row where you add the one blue then yellow than blue then red the next row what do you do I have ripped it out so many times mine isnt lining up

[@larenapenhall4454]

do you have a tutorial on how to make a keychain with the peyote stitch on leather ?

[@stephaniealexandra5142]

This is beautiful ! How long does it take you to complete the beading around a pipe like that?

[@lacyjoy]

Stephanie Alexandra about a week

[@lisaellis9136]

Do you have a video on how to properly attach the buckskin to a flute?

[@moniqueegee4101]

ManifiK🪄✨🪶🙏🪶✨ ..il aurait fallu souffler dans l'instrument ensuite pour illuminer toutes ces belles perles✨🌟✨💖

[@moniqueegee4101]

merci gentille Indiene de Rëve✨🙏💖✨

[@debbiehill6233]

I enjoyed watching your video. I have been trying to work off a pattern and it comes out backward. Can you do a video showing how to make it come out correct. Please

[@candy1st]

You are a great and talented artist also a great teacher. I know you say what size beads you are using but is that mm or just seed bead size? I have watched many different videos of people showing how to do this stich but you are the best. Thank you

[@bearmatomaza756]

Very nice, I cannot do a zig zag pattern for the life of me lol. I listened more to what you were saying then watching. The zooming in and out was hurting my eyes a little.

[@i_do_notconsent4968]

It looks so easy when you do it. I am a miserable failure at peyote. I tried in the early 90s and couldn't do it. A local lady had a bead shop, and she made the most incredible medicine bags. I never tried again until your video. I used No. 11 back then, and No. 8 currently. Apparently, I'm still a miserable failure. I undid rows 3 and/or 2 on my rattle handle 4 times, and finally cut the whole thing off in disgust. I never can get the 3rd row to come out right! Understand that I am an experienced stitcher! I can hand-sew, embroider, crochet, do counted cross-stich, and bead on a loom. Obviously, all these are flat, not tubular. I'm taking a different tactic with the rattle, giving up on peyote for this project, but .... Would it help me to learn flat peyote? would that translate??

[@ncredbird3998]

Would be great if you had a channel just for teaching videos such as this. I'd love to follow your teaching of beading without digging through the other videos that have other subject that have nothing to do with this craft

[@dragonclaws9367]

Did you make the leather thimble as well? That is so clever-I keep sticking myself and my traditional metal thimble is too clumsy and big on my finger. Do I just sew it to my size? Keep making these wonderful videos!

[@telliiii2289]

Yes you can sew it to fit your finger I’ve also seen people just do a piece of leather and then put a bandaid or medical tape around it to keep it in place

[@blancaxixo]

Es la mejor técnica del mundo!

[@aurawright2130]

Great video! Thank you! What Rendezvous were you at? Sounds like lots of fun!!!

[@tracyhall4648]

She says "You cant Mess it up"!!! Yes you can because I did it wrong!!!

[@werty2492]

Me encanta.Gracias

[@TLHS55]

So the beading process will gradually pull the buckskin edges together, yes?

[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

Beautiful job with bead weaving. Well done tutorial too. Supposing I'd like to make a bracelet using the Peyote stitch, but I don't have anything close to my wrist size to bead around. How do I determine the number of beads to put on my first row so that it either comes out long enough to wrap around or to determine the width I'd like it to be? New to this, so would really appreciate your help.

[@banessa1515]

You could use a thick rope to bead on

[@amandazeller787]

THANK YOU! ! ! :-)

[@nekamire918]

The terms gourd stitch & peyote stitch are sometimes used interchangeably, but they are actually 2 different stitches. Also, the finished design looks sloppy because the vertical columns are slanted, which happens when the tension is not right (pulling too tightly, using inconsistent beads, or as in this case using too few beads in the starting row which causes the beads to move out of place). For beginners who don't know any better, this kind of careless technique instills bad habits that can ruin a beautiful pattern & are hard to get rid of later on.

[@maxinelinley2366]

Where do you get those beautiful bead from?

[@universallights5870]

perfect could be a little slower on step to step visual but I really like your energy and teachings chi miigwech

[@summerramericanhorse8382]

Beautiful work do you bead earrings too or bracelet?