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	Please check out my new website, the Beader's Resource Guide for a comprehensive site for beaders. Beading is definitely an addictive hobby.  It's amazing how many beads you can amass in a very short period of time!  If you're interested in beading as well, I've added this page for some resources, etc. that I use.   Bead Shows I usually attend several bead shows during the year, and am SO lucky that the BIG one - the Bead and Button Show - is held here in my hometown.  My other favorite show is the Art Glass and Bead Show in Madison.  Maybe about 1/4 of the size of Bead and Button show, but I really like going to this one.  Hopefully we won't have a blizzard going on in 2010 and I'll be able to make it.  Ahh and I just caught this one as well - Knot Just Beads added a fall sale now.  I try to attend their shows in spring, since it's a long wait until June for the Bead and Button show to come around again! Bead Stores - Local I'm lucky that there are several bead stores in Wisconsin, especially in the Milwaukee/Waukesha area.  Two of my favorites are Eclectica Beads, and Midwest Beads. I also frequent my local Michaels stores since they have a wide selection of beading and jewelry materials, plus they have a lot of sales! Bead Stores - Online Sometimes the best and most economical way to get beading supplies, especially if you're not as fortunate to have a bead store near you, is to order online. Here are a few of my favorite online shops: Firemountain Gems - HUGE selection of beads and supplies. I love them!  Get a free catalog if you don't already have one! Thunderbird Supply Company - seems to have to best prices on sterling silver wire, which you can order by the inch/foot. Artbeads.com - nice selection, and free shipping! Fusionbeads.com - also offers free shipping.   Last Update:  9/5/09