Tubular Herringbone Stitch

[@juanlopez0808]

For me - you described/shown this the easiest. Thank you for just getting at the stitch and not talking about other items.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You are so welcome John!

[@jeweliedee4299]

I really appreciate your beading videos. Your calm voice is very soothing and doesn't overwhelm your excellent instruction.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thank you Jewelie Dee! That’s wonderful feedback - I always feel calm when I’m beading...I find it quite therapeutic! x

[@annthompson8544]

Very clear instructions as ever, with a fresh spring colour scheme. Love your demos

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thank you so much Ann...your support is much appreciated...x

[@LindavV70]

Turqoise always beautifull,thank you Jo

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I LOVE my turquoise!!! lol!!! xx

[@ladyb6284]

Thank you so much i love this video you really explain everything step by step and showed exactly how to do the stitch thank you so much for making this video

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You are so welcome and I’m glad you found the tutorial helpful! Perhaps my years as a school teacher have not been wasted!😉x

[@longdonmansa5625]

Thank you so much for this well explained tutorial. You're one of the best.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Wow ...that’s high praise indeed!!😆So pleased that you found the tutorial useful! xx

[@laceyrey6717]

Thank you for the well thought out/clear tutorial!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

So pleased to hear that you enjoyed my demo Lacey! x

[@hannahbarnes7607]

This is so helpful. Thank you for your easy to follow tutorial :)

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I'm so happy you found it helpful Hannah! Happy Beading! x

[@janeysmith7226]

So beautiful! I love it, gonna try it right now:)

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I hope you had success Janey! x

[@jyotiyadav8534]

Nice demonstration thanks

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

It's a pleasure Jyoti...x

[@maryzylema9699]

Very cute,thank you for sharing. 🤗

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You’re welcome Mary...x 😊

[@an8274]

Great tutorial thank u

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You’re welcome 😊 x

[@savvynsassy3335]

With this lockdown I have been upping my beading skills. Finding your tutorials has been an absolute blessing. Thankyou x

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I have found that if I keep busy - I don't feel as anxious about everything that 's going on! So pleased you're making the most of the tutorials! x

[@savvynsassy3335]

@@JoBarclayLoggie same here! I have even started gardening!!!!😄😃😂

[@donnajackson8316]

Hello Jo im Donna and i trurly enjoy the way you explain when working with the seed beads. I get confused at times when your showing how the direction of the beads and string is suppose to go. Its like i am missing a important step.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Donna…so pleased you’re enjoying the tutorials but sorry that you’re getting confused-that’s not good!😉 If you can let me know where it is that the confusion happens, I’ll do my best to explain it here…xx

[@karunashetty4540]

Nice color scheme 👌👍

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I am a turquoise kinda girl!!! 😜x

[@zinas9644]

Thank you for sharing. I will try to do this

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You’re welcome Zina!😊 Go for it and let me know how you get on! x

[@ChristineShevock]

Love your necklace in this video, do you have a tutorial for that?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

HI Christine... Sadly no , it's not! It was a design I created when I was working for Jewellery Maker television and I've not filmed as a youtube, but you've given me an idea to design something similar for 'the tube'! ;-) x

[@jopijapo]

Thank you! I was searching for days for this technique. What type of wire do you use? And do you maybe also have a tutorial where you show how you will and the bracelet, the wire especially, with the closing accessories or can you tell. Thank you 🙏

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Laura - I use a beading thread and when it comes to choice, it's personal preference really. However; my 'go to' beading threads are FireLine and WildFire and I usually use the 6lb weight ... When it comes to adding the clasp, there are no hard and fast rules - in a number of my other bracelet tutorials, I do take you through what I do - but that's not to say it's the best way and it's certainly not the only way! ;-) x

[@carrielanders2566]

Hi, wondering if you have ideas for joining two ends of tubular herringbone to create a long loop, for a necklace. Long enough to go over your head where a clasp isn’t necessary. Thanks for ideas!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I've never done it Carrie but I imagine you'd need to put the 2 ends together ensuring that there was no twist in your rope along the way and then connect the two ends by passing your needle down a few beads in either the left or right column depending where your thread is eating from at the end and then take the thread straight across to the opposite column and pass the needle up through a few beads then across the join and down a few beads of the column on the other side and repeat until your connection point is secure. Hope that's some help...x

[@Doxymeister]

@@JoBarclayLoggie Hi, I"m hoping to build on Carrie's question....could you "build some bend" into the loop by using 15/0's on one side and 11/0's on the other, so that they form a basic hoop earring? Trying to imitate a simple silver bead necklace my Mom has that she lost the earrings that match. My hope is to end up with a about 1" to 1 1/2" hoop of tubular herringbone. Do you think this would work?

[@jeanne3810]

Thank you for a wonderful detailed tutorial...Can I make an odd count tubular bracelet. Please advise me..

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Jeanne It's a pleasure...Using herringbone stitch you'll always be picking up 2 beads at a time, so I don't think odd count would work...x

[@jeanne3810]

Jo Barclay Loggie Thank you for your quick response to my question....

[@abigailparker3204]

Hi thank you this really helped alot , love your colour scheme also .. Could you show how you attach the clasp ? Or if you could explain it that would be good .. thanks

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Abigail There are no rules for attaching your clasp. I would use one of the colours and with your thread exiting either the right or left hand column at one end of your work... pick up 5 seed beads and pass the needle through on end of your clasp. Then without picking up any beads, pass the needle back through the 2 beads closest to the clasp (the last 2 of the 5 you’ve just added). Then pick up 3 seed beads to balance out the 5 you first added and pass your needle down the opposite columns of beads. So if you started adding your clasp in the right you’re finishing it off in a column of beads opposite. Then to end of your thread, you can create a “maze” to lose your thread. Pass up, left, down, right, left, up, right and down ....and repeat...through your beads. Hope this helps? xx

[@abigailparker3204]

@@JoBarclayLoggie very detailed , thank you .. yes it helps I understand ! 😊 all the best and enjoy your day .. love from Jamaica 🇯🇲💚💛

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Okay - now I'm jealous!! I've been lucky enough to have 2 holidays on that 7 mile beach in Negril....but I've just turned green with envy reading your comment. Glad my 'essay' made some sense! ;-) x

[@monicasalguerolopez9621]

hola, quisiera comprar tubos de rocallas , me podrian decir donde comprarlos? Soy de España

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Monica - I'm afraid I don't know of any bead shops in Spain, but I'm sure Google would help...x

[@tifa1218]

Where do you purchase your beads from? Do you purchase any online? Unfortunately the place I would go to purchase my beads had to close down.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Priscila Apologies for my delayed response…I’ve had a few days off… I do source many of my beads online. Whereabouts are you based and I’ll see if I can pass on any suppliers to you…xx

[@tifa1218]

@@JoBarclayLoggie I’m in the States, California to be exact.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Priscila I'm in the UK and don't tend to buys much from the States due to import duties that need to be paid this side - but one of your bead stores used to have European store and they have an amazing selection of beads - have a look for Potomac Beads...x

[@merycastillo2903]

Que bonito brazalete ,me podría decir cuánto de hilo usa por favor muchas gracias

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

How much thread? That's a tricky one to answer as everyone beads to a different length. I tend to work with what I can manage as it's very easy to add in thread to tubular herringbone. If you work with a piece of thread that is too long for you to handle, you're just going to get frustrated by tangling yourself up in knots! I tend to work with about 3m for a bracelet...x

[@teresawatkins1096]

how do you keep your work tight mine is very loose

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Tension comes with practice Teresa...there's no quick fix I'm afraid...x

[@user-dg6yc8bn9s]

Hello! Thank you so much for your video! Can you help me please to understand how to bead so the bracelet does not twist? Thank you

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi - It shouldn't be twisting if you're just passing down through one bead and up through one...unless of course you're stepping up, in which case you'll be passing up through 2. To get the twist, you'll pass down through 2 each time, before passing up through 1....x

[@LightofDawn7]

​@JoBarclayLoggie I follow your process and find that my strand twists. Is it because my beads aren't the Japanese Glass seed beads? I have just regular seed beads

[@taylergill8375]

How do you add thread to this type of stitch?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

If I get a chance I’ll do a separate demo to show you... but basically start your new thread a few rows down from the top and using the columns of beads, create a ‘maze’ with your thread holding tightly onto the tail... so bead through a few beads up... then across... then down... then across... then up/down etc until you feel your new thread is secure and the exit the last bead you added ready to continue. Hope that helps...xx

[@kalenecazaubon-sample1654]

What kind of thread are u using? Planning to do these not sure what thread to use

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I used to just use Fireline Beading thread but when I was designing for a jewellery making tv channel, they often used to give me Wildfire and I think it just comes down to personal preferences. What beading thread do you normally use? x

[@kalenecazaubon-sample1654]

Jo Barclay Loggie I normally use nylon thread clear but I noticed it doesn’t hold up I’ll try the Fireline first but I’ll also buy Wildfire just in case

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I find Fireline 6lb to be perfect for most bead weaving that I do!

[@kalenecazaubon-sample1654]

@@JoBarclayLoggie oh okay thank you 😊

[@kalenecazaubon-sample1654]

Can I make this for guys too? What clasp is best to use for this?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Kalene - yes, you could do these for guys too and for them I'd use a simpler clasp, like a trigger or bolt ring clasp - for me personally and as a woman, I find toggle clasps easier to use...x

[@kalenecazaubon-sample1654]

Jo Barclay Loggie thank you I have lobster clasp and a few magnet clasp in my crafting container but I’ll check out the ones u mentioned

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Lobster clasp is another name for a trigger clasp - so perfect and I didn't think of magnetic clasps - you just want something fairly plain for a bloke...x

[@leighonacurry3463]

Thank you for the tutorial. I funny think I've ever seen anyone start off the herringbone with ladder stitch, makes it a little easier for sure. Is it just me, the sound is extremely low even with my volume turned all the way up so it's so hard to hear you. I just have to follow your hands 😢

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi…it would appear that summer of the time, dinner people have an issue with sound and I can’t work it out!🤷‍♀️ I will say that perhaps it’s due to this being one of my early videos and not having all the tech that I do now but who knows?! Got to start with ladder stitch😉 I’m all for an easier life!!🤣x

[@sharonfrazier7285]

What brand are these? Miyuki? Toho? Thanks!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Sharon....they’re Miyuki...x

[@trishathomas4301]

How do you rethread?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

HI Trisha... Apologies for the delay in my reply to you...just been a little busy! ;-) Ending off and adding in new threads is a pleasure in herringbone stitch. Your thread will be exiting a left or right hand column of beads weave down a few beads on the opposite column , change direction and pass your needle up through a few. Change direction by taking the thread straight across to the other side and entering that bead - that way the thread gets gobbled up in the intersection! Just remember where you finished so that when you add in a new thread - the same way as ending off a thread - you know where you need to end up in order to continue...x

[@malak2858]

hey, can I ask what size beads did you use?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Malak I used 11/0 seed beads in this one, but it would work with any size you choose! x

[@malak2858]

@@JoBarclayLoggie I'm using Preciosa size 11/0 seed beads but my needle is getting stuck in if I thread a single bead more than 2 times, do you think the opening of the beads is small, or is it a problem with the needle or the thread I'm using? I've been using the same needle and thread with my Miyuki Delica beads and they work just fine

[@bead_on_demand]

@@malak2858 get toho beads

[@luizagevorgyan2090]

What’s the brand name of the beads? Please 🙏

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi…they’re Miyuki beads…x

[@luizagevorgyan2090]

@@JoBarclayLoggie thank you ☺️

[@yasminamoran2000]

Sería más profesional si pusieran la traduccio en español y tendrían más seguidores. Saludos cordiales desde El Salvador

[@anagarcia8077]

Habla mucho.

[@stephencorbett9585]

Love the nails, get distracted by them🤔

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

🤣🤣🤣

[@stephencorbett9585]

@@JoBarclayLoggie, in fact, just do a nail tapping or nail asmr video sooo nice looking honestly 👍