Birdsong Beads & Designs is a charming and magical bead store with a whimsical atmosphere. It is a cool place described as beading Nirvana and a paradise for crafters. The shop features a beautiful, huge, and wonderfully organized space with a classroom at the back, making it easy to navigate and find items. There is a vast, dazzling, and extensive array of beads, including every bead you could dream of, such as rare gemstones, vibrant glass beads, delicate seed beads, crystals, and many beading accessories. The selection is huge and the prices cannot be beat.
The owners are the guys running it, and they are very friendly, helpful, chatty, warmly friendly, generous, and eager to share their knowledge with a true love for the craft. The customer service is lovely, making visitors feel right at home. The store also has three resident cats that are very friendly. It is an enchanting store and a treasure trove of inspiration that is highly recommended and worth the drive. Visitors report having a lovely and awesome experience and definitely plan to return.
We visited today and were delighted by the bead selection, the cats, and staff. They were so helpful and friendly that it won't be long before we make the almost 2 hour drive up there again.
July 2026
My wife and I met these guys many years ago at a street festival in Andrews. Have been to their shop several times. They have a huge selection of beading materials as well as already made items. Absolutely wonderful people! Highly, highly recommend their shop for all your beading needs.
March 2026
Everyone there was so nice and accommodating! My daughter had been asking to go there since we started our trip. She was in heaven and the workers/owners there were the sweetest people! 10/10 going back for our next trip!
