Beadintrigue (Linda Hampton)

Beadintrigue (Linda Hampton) by Sigrid Wynne-Evans     © November 2009   Linda Hampton (Bead Intrigue) is a seed bead designer whose designs always makes me smile. First of all, her designs have a sense of fun and whimsy which I totally appreciate. Secondly, I am always amazed at the detail she can get in such a tiny space. A Rainy Day Boots pattern by Linda is featured in Issue 22 of Bead-Patterns the Magazine. Sampling of Linda's Designs: Click on an image to view the pattern information.

Linda's earring designs cover many themes, including Christmas, sports and animals. I would encourage you to look beyond the obvious earring applications for her designs, and do something fun and exciting with them. You can tell that her designs are meant to be played with. Don't miss out!

Linda is a native Portland OR resident. She has had several different jobs such as working as a foreman in a grocery warehouse, as a Realtor, and helping out with her daughter's record keeping at her daughter's bar and grill. Her husband is a Realtor. They have 3 sons, 38, 27, 25 and one daughter 36. Two grandchildren from their oldest son; a little girl, Gillian 11, and Matthew is 18.

Linda has been beading for about 15 years. When she first started beading, she says there were not a lot of patterns available. Because of this, she designed her own. When she sold her beadwork, she noted that people were copying her patterns so that they could bead them. This is when she decided to sell her patterns. Her favorite pattern is Mr and Mrs Claus.

Sampling of Linda's Designs:
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There are two beading tables in Linda's bedroom and a table in the family room where Linda does most of her beading. She says that she like BeadTool the best of all the beading programs that she has tired.

Sampling of Linda's Designs:
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Linda says that her children are her greatest accomplishments and rewards. But I think also that she has battled stage 4 cancer and given the diagnosis of having less than a year to live back in 1993 shows a strong will and courage I cannot imagine.

Sampling of Linda's Designs:
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Take a look at Linda's work. I am sure you will see her sense of play and joy of life in her designs. Perhaps she will inspire you, as she has me.

Sampling of Linda's Designs:
Click on an image to view the pattern information.