You've got Maille.......

Chain maille, of course! At mrs beadsley of maine we take custom requests and during the store wide sale (to benefit the Maine Poodle Rescue) we got a request from one of our best clients for a Romanov weave bracelet. Since I have never done a Romanov weave, I wanted to practice on copper before working with the sterling silver wire - wire gauges and ID and OD and aspect ratios - it's almost like being back in high school math class! Having done byzantine weave before (Romanov weave is sections of byzantine weave linked together) I already had the gauge and ID calculations and just needed to figure the size bead that would fit in each Romanov link. After some trial and error, I ended up using a 6mm aventurine round, which I wrapped with some 22 gauge copper wire. Each Romanov section is linked with a jump ring made with some 18 gauge square copper wire, and I crafted an "S" clasp for closure. I love how this bracelet turned out and am really looking forward to doing it in sterling silver.

Thank You

A huge heartfelt thank you to all that responded to my sale at mrs beadsley of maine. All the proceeds from the sale went to Maine Poodle Rescue to help them with their expenses - so that they can in turn help more at risk dogs. It's a worthwhile cause and they are just a great bunch of people over there and I was glad to do what I could to help.

Let me say, once again, if you are considering getting a dog, please check in your area for local rescue organizations...............most breeds have their own chapter......these dogs could really use you!!!

A Special Sale at mrs beadsley of maine

Today through February 6 mrs beadsley of maine will be donating 100% of sales to the Maine Poodle Rescue Organization, of which I am a member. We recently rescued 12 dogs (2 adults, one of which we are fostering, and 10 five month old puppies)that all need to be spayed/neutered and two of which need serious dental work. All that is expensive, and since we are a not for profit organization, we rely on the kindness of others to help us do this work. Since I am owned by 4 standard poodles, all of whom have been rescued, I have to do my part to help raise some of the money needed to get these guys back to being healthy.


The hardest part of this is that these things continue to happen..........these dogs are part of a (seemingly) never ending supply of abused and neglected dogs that have been chained up, penned in, and used up all for the sake of making puppies, puppies and more puppies. I know that it isn't possible to close down every single puppy mill, or to stop people from abusing animals, but I do know that I can be there for those dogs that need help - and with help and donations that is the goal of Maine Poodle Rescue. Consider making a purchase - buy some bling and help a poodle! You'll be glad you did!

Here's my four guys - look at those faces!!!!

Nina Simone, Simon Schuster, Theodore Poodopolis and Ranger Dangerfield.