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Table of Contents Issue 9 (Jan/Feb 2007) Romance Issue |
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Welcome friends to issue #9 |
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Bali Silver & Black box chain by Julie Ann Smith You’ll wear this go-with-everything 18” box chain herringbone necklace again, and again so splurge and get the good beads! Materials:
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Copper Sky Seed Bead & Crystals by Sandra D. Halpenny Simple net stitch makes an impressive and deceptively intricate looking 16” necklace – the design elements open slightly as the necklace is worn for a fabulous petal look! Materials for 16" necklace:
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Meet the Bead Artist: Raychel Stein of Birdsong Beads |
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Lea's Art Bead Tassel by Doris Coghill of Dee's Place This delightful tassel has a top loop stitched with circular peyote around a piece of rattail cord. The cord adds stability and supports the weight of the art bead & the lush kinky fringe. Materials for 16" necklace:
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Art Bead Micro-Macrame Necklace by Dottie Hoeschen Learn the art of micro-macramé using the new C-Lon cord to knot a 15” necklace featuring a favorite art bead! Materials needed for 15" necklace as shown:
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A Heart is Forever by Kelly Jansema A sweetheart of a peyote bracelet pattern that includes a large color chart and a row-by-row word chart. A great project for beginners. Odd Count Peyote Panel measures 1" x 7 ½" in Delica beads, size 11. Materials:
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Victorian Roses by Julie Ann Smith So romantic! A single large pink rose is framed by lacy rosebuds in this precious peyote bracelet project. Stitch this romantic Victorian bracelet in flat odd-count peyote or adjust for flat even-count peyote by adding the last row of brown beads along one side with brick stitch. An eye-catching 1.25" x 7.5" the compliments will make you blush rose-y pink! Materials (size 11 Delica Beads):
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The Key To My Heart Key chain by Carlene Cooley-Brown A Hidden Compartment Keychain. This terrific two-color design is odd-count peyote but can easily be worked in even-count by adding the last border row with brick stitch. Materials (size 11 Delica Beads):
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Peyote Medallions for Pillbox or Beverage Tote by Joan L. Hurlbut & Deb Moffett-Hall Flat round peyote panels 1 & 5/8” have many creative uses: pillbox, accent charms, key chains, & ornaments. Joan shares a leaping dolphin detail taken from her new book. My grape design fits the pillbox too, but it also makes a unique accent charm for a leather bottle tote. Materials size 11 Delica Beads:
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Color Block Herringbone Cuff by Linda Gettings Create a bold fashion statement in supple, drape-y flat herringbone using several bead sizes for visual texture and drama. Faceted beads catch the light along the edges. Big seed beads make the bracelet quick to finish. Materials for a 7" bracelet:
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Product and Book Reviews Here are some wonderful publications available from Bead-Pattern Designers. |
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Forever In Beads by Barbara Elbe Memories & Nature Transformed Into Beads. Nine beautiful new patterns bring nature and memories to life. Predominantly horizontal and vertical brick stitch patterns, there is one square pattern and two loom pieces suitable for framing. Twelve adorable earring patterns complete the book. Complete step-by-step instruction for all stitches, that includes instructions on how to do the different straps and fringe. Well illustrated throughout. Size: 8½ x 11 inches Binding: Soft Bound Pages: 54 pages, Full color ISBN: 0-9653622-5-6 Available at Sova-Enterprises.com, SEARCH using model # 00008740 or at BeadedImages.com |
Dayna Chain by Cindy Fleming An extravagant collect of Dayna Chains, ranging from simple to complex. The instructions are written so that a beginner beader can understand the steps but the variations provide the advanced beader with challenging design options. 31 pages filled with Over 20 chains and projects, a collection of spiral chains using the Dayna Chain stitch. Size: 5½" x 8½" Binding: Spiral (pages will lay flat) Beads Used: variety Stitch: peyote stitch technique by Dayna Gustafson Available at Sova-Enterprises.com, SEARCH using model # 00008140. |
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Netting All The Way by Galina Barsky & Varvara Konstantinov 30 projects are included in this beautifully photographed book. Step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow along for each design. Use Basic netting stitch to create stunning necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Some patterns in this book are available individually. Stitch: net weave Beads Used: Size 11 Czech seed beads Pages: 94 Author: Galina Barsky & Varvara Konstantinov Available at Sova-Enterprises.com, SEARCH for model # 00007851 |
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