Ali Express Bead Embroidery Starter Kits Are They A Deal ? and Sewing Sequins

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

What kit was your favorite mix ?

[@LadyB_20]

All of them had great potential but I'm biased so the purple and blue one were just stunning.

[@erinwood4968]

As far as the bead embroidery kits, surprisingly, I like the black and white set. The sequins looked gorgeous. I have purchased many crystals for QIAO store on AliExpress. Very satisfied.

[@melissaphillis7247]

The green beads, of course! Lol

[@gabriellademaria6912]

All are gorgeous but i prefer white

[@pinkglittermomma]

Blueish purple, the first one. Amazingly gorgeous.

[@charlenem1244]

You should become a motivational speaker! You have a way of giving me confidence to try new things and I’ve enjoyed everything I have completed after your videos. Do they look like yours? No! But when I have your experience and knowledge (if that’s possible), I expect to be my very best. Thank you for sharing your skills, ideas most of all for your giving of yourself spirit. May your new year be filled with many, many blessings!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

ty your so kind

[@georginabuziak5110]

I look at ALL of these and think of how much I just want to play with all of them!!!! I do have quite the bead stash myself including crystals, seed beads (of all sizes & types) as well as natural stone beads of ALL kinds! SO many things you can make with them!!!! TY Susan!!!

[@walternicolas6927]

Hello how are you doing today 💖

[@jessicajessiashman8556]

I never thought of using sequins. Now I feel like I need to go out and buy some, ha ha! Thank you for everything you do for us!

[@laurelharris9406]

Love this. And the snoring puppo just makes it better. 😀

[@R.S_Howell]

Holy moly... I literally just bought my very first bead embroidery kit today, a small elephant brooch kit by Abris to help me learn. I bought some extra Miyuki beads as well to play with, as well as some needles and beading foundation, and then my fave KZbinr uploads this? Such good timing 😅

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

bead embroidery is addictive ! hopefully you'll love it as much as I do

[@Lyn4817]

I really wish you had been around when I had to do my re-embroidery component in my commercial dressmaking course back in the 80s. I really struggled.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

I wish we had youtube then too !

[@sharoncochran8508]

I have more beads than I could ever possibly use and I'm still tempted to order some of these. Yes, I might have a problem! LOL! Looking for a beader's addiction anonymous group!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

but then you woudnt have any beads to play with ! lol

[@erinwood4968]

You know you have a problem when you think to yourself, “If I use these beads, then I won’t have them anymore, so I’ll order more of this color so that I can still have some after I make this piece of jewelry” 💭 So, repeat after me, “ Hi, my name is ___________, and I am addicted to beads.” All I can say is WELCOME to our group. 🤗😃😂

[@marilynparigian5406]

If you start a beaders anonymous group, please keep me in mind 🥰

[@rhonnachurch6929]

I just accidentally found your channel! I dont know how i got here! I used to do some beading and i have not done it for some time. But i think i will again! I have just learned 2 of the handiest things from just the beginning of your video and im so jazzed!

[@bycloverandcrown8898]

Susan, you always have fresh ideas and you are just so productive. Thanks for sharing so many tips and examples all of the time! 😊

[@acolley2891]

I never even considered beading before. Now I can't wait to try. You are so motivational and inspiring.

[@melissaphillis7247]

I love your crystal haul videos....never a dull moment in your studio!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

😊 thank you

[@clare9637]

Thank you Susan you cannot imagine what a joy it is to find this today, the timing is immaculate. We've just gone back into lockdown in the UK this week, probably until the middle of February. It's time I gave beading a proper shot. The black and white finished earrings are so beautiful. Ali Express should be thanking you!!!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

stay safe ! I have been on lockdown since last feb so I feel your pain but your creative you will can do it

[@zoeemiko8149]

I was amazed how fast these delivered. I expected the more usual couple months but I got mine yesterday! Every single one of these is a collection of luscious colors & really nice beads.. along with other truly useful goodies. One of the many wonderful things you do for us is showing us budget friendly resources you come across.. like this one! Then show us how to use them to make our own creations. That's how I got my start using polymer clay. The video of yours showing what could be made with a sample box of polymer clay popped up on my menu, I watched it and my addiction was born. Then I began learning from you how to add beads & sequins. All the way to now my skills have grown right along with my passion due to avidly following you. Thank you so much Susan!

[@janbeardsley4672]

you make beading and peyote look so easy The Pendant is striking !

[@lilyn2341]

I'm so happy you picked up the idea! I hope many people from all around will try beading after the video! It is very inspiring for me - especially that you showed how to work with sequins! Thanks so much for your video and as always: love from Germany! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

it was a great idea Thanks so much !

[@chandramcdaniel5676]

Loved the neutral color mix, but as always, Creative Genius.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Thank you!

[@miriamcastro4069]

Thank you so much for all your videos I hope one day you can shows us how to do on clothes like t shirt or a bag have a blessing year xoxo

[@kathiehayes865]

Thank you. I’ve purchased some kits very similar. I always manage to use the beads and sequins. I make small crazy quilts out of crochet pieces my grandmother made years ago (I’m a great grandmother, so you can tell I’m no spring chick😊), satin, unusual buttons collected from family garments, old jewelry pieces and any pretty fabric really. I use the sequins, beads, embroidery floss and just have fun. Usually one of my family puts a “dibs” on a piece in progress. Some have turned out to be quite lovely. I enjoyed today’s video. Thanks again.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

omg! I love crazy quilts they are a real treasure of findings - I am sure they are gorgeous !

[@Tseringlhatso]

Love your dog snoring in the background - cute!

[@kimsmith819]

Oh goodness, that must of taken you a long time. It is very pretty

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

all my videos take forever ! lol thanks for noticing

[@kimsmith819]

@@TurtleSoupBeads you're definitely welcome and must have a lot of patience 💜

[@silverbats]

I got my notification to say u had posted! I dropped everything to come and watch! I'm not a beading person but ooooh sooo shiny and pretty!! U make it look so easy!!!

[@janetwebb2701]

Your talents as an instructor is inspiring!

[@pinkglittermomma]

Dollar Tree sells (I got extremely lucky when I last went) color sets of seed beads and you get good variety and decent amount. I was able to buy black, green, purple, fuscia and I don't remember the other. Also - Wal-Mart sells two packs of decent size pill containers. I keep my seed beads in them since some are tiny. Beautiful work as always Susan!!!!

[@bonniefaltz9505]

Yay, now I have a use for the sequins I have stored. Never thought to use them in beading. Your creativity abounds and you are so generous to share. But darn, now I have to order a few kits too! LOL!

[@shellybeals2806]

These are really great and thank you for testing them out for us. I always love how you tackle a new adventure. 😊 the examples you made are so pretty. The ones with the Natasha beads and your mud clay beads are my favorite. I love clay too so naturally drawn to them. I had no idea that sequins could ad such texture and so simple. Thank you for all the tips and tricks. Your amazing 😉👏🏻💗

[@auntbee4753]

This is so exciting! I can’t wait to try this! Haven’t seen your new videos! Love the your doll in the beginning- makes you feel so cozy! I always wanted to try beading and you are so good at telling the best things to do and try!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Thank you so much!!

[@LadyB_20]

Oh god!!! These were stunning. The technique for sequins and beads can be used as trim for a dress or shirt. You amaze me with your creativity and now I wanna bust out my supplies to try these. Hoping that you have a good year ahead!!!

[@michellejaeandrews4799]

I love what you have done with these kits! The sequin embroidery reminds me of a library book I once had on french sequin embroidery. It was about 3D sequin flowers. I used to embroider them onto velvet headbands. One thing I wanted to ask was: do you remember when you bought all those lovely rhinestones from alie express? Did you make stuff with them, or would you consider making some rhinestone projects? I just love rhinestones!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

I have been using them in all my beading videos

[@michellejaeandrews4799]

@@TurtleSoupBeads my apologies - I feel foolish now :) I guess I meant designs where the rhinestones are the feature cabochon and all the support beads as well! Particularly fascinated with the horse eye shape beads. But don't worry if it's not something you want to do - was just a thought.

[@walternicolas6927]

@@michellejaeandrews4799 Hello how are you doing today 💖

[@rhondaforde8070]

Just love your work and your dog is absolutely gorgeous and precious

[@songswithnocopyright3330]

Excellent video I loved how you showed how to close off the edge on the brooch with the beads! I watched right to the end to see all the great stuff you made.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fizzliebob]

These product review videos that you do are so helpful!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Glad you like them!

[@yomama8873]

Beautiful beads. Great pieces. Thank you🤩🤩💜

[@ellieventrulli264]

Hi Susan! Love those wide eye needles- I use a smaller one all the time.. Till it breaks. Lol.. Tfs!! My favorite is the box of crystals.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Mine too!

[@gabriellademaria6912]

Very beautiful!! Thank you very much for sharing!

[@lindylittleton4183]

You always come up with something yummy, great tutorial and inspiration. thanks for sharing

[@beckyj5875]

Beautiful! I love the 1st purple set & the purple pin.

[@KBish]

Thank you. I’ve been thinking about going back to beading.

[@walternicolas6927]

Hello how are you doing today 💖

[@janinemeehan6568]

Thank you, always like to see if these are worth it. Wishing you a great 2021 :) xx

[@Wendy-WackyWomanCreations]

Great video, as usual. It is so kind of you to take the time to share this info with us. I try to pay it forward with the little knowledge I have on the different pages. I have MS (for at least 30 yrs.) I end up "mentoring" people with a new dx. My name seems to come up with six degrees of separation..."You should talk to Wendy..." Anyway, that is how I feel about what you teach. You give a lot of yourself and we all appreciate it . It also reminds people to share what they know.

[@GlassLegend40]

wow...glad 2 c.another beader usin embroidery technique.

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

I bet you could make a badazz pair of jeans and or a jean jacket. I can just imagine how cool they would look with your talent. I wish my hands weren't so bad. arthritis is a witch.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

that's so funny you say that I was thinking of using the rest of the beads for that ! I'm so sorry you have bad arthritis its awful

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

@@TurtleSoupBeads Very cool, I can't wait to see what you come up with.

[@nancyclegg3554]

I just literally stumbled across your video so intrigued , I need to learn this , I am somewhat of a beader, I must have these kits thanks so much I will definitely subscribe, like and hit that bell

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Welcome!

[@MargieM10]

I'd love to see how you made the flower pin with the white kit! I just bought the black set but I'm going back for more 😂 The song you used resembles Ice Castles, gave me old lady memories 👍

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

its the same as the little flowers just more stitches , give it a try

[@BabySquirrelBeading]

Turquoise ❤️ What a great review 🤓 Thank you for all your wonderful videos 💚 Lots of love from Nova Scotia 💚

[@evecohen6585]

Thank you so much for the inspiration!

[@yomama8873]

Wonderful thank you 🤩🤩🤩💖💖

[@anitamitchell6434]

Very nice! Thank you for sharing.

[@walternicolas6927]

Hello how are you doing today 💖

[@CrixJoki]

I just found some awesome beads on a sale a few weeks back, they had sequins in the pack too, and I had NO clue what the heck to do with them (never used them before) so I really needed this video! 💜 Seeing what and how you used them, made me eager to use mine :D I´m SO glad I didn´t throw them away!!! So thank you :) 💜 Sadly, it´s hard to find a seller that will ship to us at Ali Express, and the new rules here makes it, at least, 10 dollars more on whatever you order, so...it´s cheaper to buy from somewhere else....but these kits looked pretty good :)

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

you could use any beads you could find cheaper its more about inspiring and those sequins are really fun to play with glad you kept them !

[@CrixJoki]

@@TurtleSoupBeads True, I just really liked two of the sets you showed! lol But yeah, thanks to you I do know what to do with the sequins :D and I will have a lit of fun with them too :) 💜💜💜

[@tonilebeck2769]

I'm trying the beading this week with some of my natashas. Thank you!

[@emilyr2836]

I think the "thread" that came with the first kits is the brand of stretch elastic I bought years ago (probably close to 10 years now) and is doing absolutely fine, no signs of getting old or brittle on either the spool or the stretch bracelets. So not good for beading, but I can vouch for it as an elastic, assuming they haven't changed it in that time!

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you ☺️ Love’m all ❤️🤟💋

[@lucyluan]

漂亮 So beautiful 😊 Thanks for sharing🙏 謝謝分享 祝好😁

[@judyburlingame9594]

Thank you for making this video. Your work is beautiful. I am very inspired and I have been buying a lot of what I need to do bead embroidery. But I am 77 years old and my hands and eyes aren't that good. Also can you tell me where I can order the little wire protecters you use to hook the earrings to the ear wire. Keep up the good work I really enjoy watching.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

all the beading companies have them I mostly use www.firemountaingems.com but check out any store , if you have trouble seeing the holes I use a Ott light magnifier it really helps

[@tonilebeck2769]

Love this! Thank you!

[@janetwatley9773]

beautiful ideas! gorgeous work!

[@queeneywarren9474]

Beautiful I love this

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Thank you! 😊

[@donnapage6215]

Thanks Enjoyed this.❤❤

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paulareis3128]

Wonderful video

[@Ladyhokage27]

So beautiful!!🥰🥰🥰

[@valliepringle1745]

Yay Me!! Mine just came

[@bextermonkey246]

nice video Thanks!

[@Wishingwell688]

Fabulous!!!

[@neldabradley8824]

I would love to see a tutorial about how you make your stop motion intros.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

I actually follow edu puertas on yt he is the best !

[@Les0613]

The only issue I find with Allie is shipping time. I ordered findings on 11/10/20 and I did not receive them until 1/5/21, so be patient.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Its random with them for sure !

[@Klutzyduncan]

What did you search for to find the bead and crystal kits?

[@Challengeteamz]

Wow that perfect video❤️ Have a great weekend to you 🙏 Let's stay connected .. ❤️ New subscriber 🙏

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

welcome!

[@jennylawson1980]

Help!!! Whoever invented sequins failed to invent a less static cling option. Mine always stick together and it drives me crazy trying to separate them. Any ideas?

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

I havent had any issues with mine but I just rub them and they separate

[@cindycash1772]

Maybe a little square of drier sheet in the baggie or container ???

[@jennylawson1980]

Thank you both! I appreciate it, it just seems those I buy locally stick together like crazy. A dryer sheet sounds like a wonderful idea. I use them for delicate tatting threads and they work great, It didn’t even dawn on me to use them for sequins too. Sometimes ones mind runs the opposite direction 😂.

[@CO-uq3uh]

The links with snapshot in the link says it can't find the page. :(

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

thanks Ill try to check that and fix it was working when i uploaded

[@MargieM10]

Same, I can't find the bracelet kit.

[@mouseboots46]

Might just be me, but trying to find what I need at Aliexpress was impossible. I need a variety of miyuki beads, soecific colors & size.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

it can be a challenge because they don't use the same key words , I feel ya !

[@mouseboots46]

purpley-brown or brownish purple is called puce.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

ty I always thought that was a green color

[@beverleybee1309]

@@TurtleSoupBeads I had to look it up, the green color is called 'chartreuse.'

[@debbiewalters4981]

How do you attach the central bead/rhinestone glue?

[@gabrielbruce1977]

I don't need another hobby. I don't need another hobby. I don't need another- [sees this] DANGIT

[@barbaradeselle9087]

I registered and signed in and the Ali Express site could not find my page. Can you help me?

[@deborapickett]

At the 18:29 marker on this video - I would love to buy the black background flat pearl center earrings if you are selling them. Tell me how I can contact you about them please.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

I don't sell those they are from a Ebay seller years ago you will need to search

[@vickidawson93]

Snoring dogs make for more creativity..... :}

[@helenmears6178]

Glad you hated the monofilament, it's just nasty stuff.

[@sunnyluo330]

How could we be your possible vendor - ChongqingBomiCraftsCompany

[@feestuart2499]

Promote American company please

[@marymistretta5008]

Perhaps you are lost. This is crafting not politics. This is a happy place where we all get along and enjoy beads. I encourage you to promote whatever you wish on your channel but do not push your views on others and don't bring negativity to a channel that people are trying to watch to create joy. This was a product review and not a promotion. May the spirit of peace and coexistence find you.

[@feestuart2499]

@@marymistretta5008 Are you even American Mary? Why not support US made products while being happy and crafting?

[@catzkeet4860]

@@feestuart2499 Hello, welcome to the internet, so called due to its INTERNATIONAL nature. Yes Virginia there IS a world outside the US.

[@feestuart2499]

@@catzkeet4860 Thanks for the welcome to the internet. Why cant we be patriotic and still international? Who is Virginia and how did she enter this conversation?

[@janepearce2000]

If you watch through the videos you will see how many beads are in this house! I believe the majority are from beading fairs in USA I think the point of this video is that the beads are affordable for people starting out to see if they enjoy beading? Also Im an international viewer and find postage from the USA is prohibitive so if you want to rant go find out why its costs me a fortune to get anything from USA?