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Issue 28 (Mar/Apr 2010) Spring Issue
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Issue 28 (Mar/Apr 2010) Spring Issue

Welcome friends to issue #28
      Enough with the snow already! I enjoy an occasional snowbound weekend with my bead stash and old movies but after back to back to back 12" plus snowstorms cabin fever is looming large! Lucky for me this issue contains lots of spring time projects. Ronit Florence shares TWO fabulous flower peyote cuff designs: Easter Lilies and Daffodils. Marilyn Peters has a really fun twist on the spiral stitch in spring time colors. Daughter Michelle tries her hand at macrame with stunning results. Sandra D. Halpenny offers a bracelet with 3 different design options! Herringbone never looked so good, Barb Nichols dresses up a beaded band with a ruffled Rivoli centerpiece. Speaking of ruffles how about stitching up some ruffled links to complement a new art bead with Linda Gettings. Set a beautiful table with blooming tea lights from Sharon Boehme. I feel better already!    Deb Moffett-Hall - Editor

Copper & Turquoise Knots Necklace Copper & Turquoise Knots Necklace
by Michelle Hall

A large stone donut and beautiful copper accents are combined into a stunning necklace with a few simple macrame knots.


Materials:
  • Black C-Lon cord - cut cord into 4 lengths each 8 feet long
  • 52 stone beads, 4x6mm
  • 19 cubes, 4mm
  • 6 copper ovals 8 x 15mm
  • 1 stone donut, 50mm
  • Glue
  • 2 filigree Copper findings 22 x 40mm from:
    www.kabeladesign.com
    gorgeous filigree findings, links, and chain in a variety of finishes, some with Swarovski crystal accents too!


Individual Pattern available, SEARCH using: 00017261 at Sova-Enterprises.com


Springtime Daffodils Bracelet Springtime Daffodils Bracelet
by Ronit Florence

This gorgeous cuff bracelet is the perfect way to welcome spring! Fresh green background colors make the classic yellow & white blooms pop!


Materials, size 11 Delica Beads:
Chart # DB # Qty
  • 1     DB 169     687
  • 2     DB 274     800
  • 3     DB 003     338
  • 4     DB 741     321
  • 5     DB 200     522
  • 6     DB 721     120
  • 7     DB 854     87
  • 8     DB 053     17


Individual Pattern available, SEARCH using: 00017120 at Sova-Enterprises.com


Not Your Regular Spiral Bracelet Not Your Regular Spiral Bracelet
by Marilyn Peters

String your base beads onto beading wire and add two or even three rounds of colorful spiraling loops to stitch this dazzling bracelet: 4 beads forward and 3 beads back.


Materials:
  • .014 beading wire (very fine or thin works best!)
  • 2 small crimp beads, two jump rings and 1 toggle clasp set
  • Size 8/o seed beads, the rounded style with large center holes
  • Size 11/o seed beads in 2 or 3 colors of plus 1 "accent" color
  • Nymo D or Fireline 4lb
  • Crimping pliers or flat nose pliers
  • Fine Beading needle


Individual Pattern is not available


Easter Dogwood Cross Peyote Crystal Drop Easter Dogwood Cross Peyote Crystal Drop
by Deb Moffett-Hall

Wrap a leaded crystal chandelier drop with an even count band of peyote stitched Delica beads.


Materials, size 11 Delica Beads:
  • Miyuki™ Delica bead colors in size 11/o were used in the sample.
    Color # - DB # - Qty
    Dark Blue - DB 377 - 392
    Gold - DB 410 - 192
    Dark Green - DB 754 - 11
    Light Green - DB 733 - 14
    Light Pink - DB 206 - 26
    White - DB 351 - 35
    Brown - DB 653 - 4
    Yellow - DB 651 - 4
  • Needle
  • Thread
  • 4" crystal drop available at Sova-Enterprises.com, Model # 00000178 (3" without the jewel on top, 4" with jewel)


Individual Pattern available, SEARCH using: 00017257 at Sova-Enterprises.com


Purple Passion Bracelet Purple Passion Bracelet
by Barb. A. Nichols

Create a stunning corsage type centerpiece with a pointed Rivoli crystal nestled in a bezel of beads. Herringbone bracelet bands have clever ladder stitched accents to join the herringbone to the multi strand slide clasp.


Materials:(gr=grams)
  • 10 gr 11/o Miyuki™ Delicas: Amethyst - Sparkling Purple Lined AB (A)
  • 5 gr 11/o Miyuki™ Delicas: Lilac-Silver Lined Alabaster Dyed (B)
  • Less than 1 gr 15/o Miyuki™ seed beads: Amethyst-Purple Lined AB (C)
  • One 14 mm pointed back Rivoli (Amethyst)
  • Size 12 beading needle
  • Silamide beading thread size A, Lilac
  • 5-strand slide clasp


Individual Pattern is not available


Easter Lilies Bracelet Easter Lilies Bracelet
by Ronit Florence

Stunning bracelet design repeats 3 lily blooms. Stitch one bloom & add a pin back for a gorgeous brooch to adorn your hat or outfit.


Materials, size 11 Delica Beads:
Chart # DB # Qty
  • 1     DB 713     687
  • 2     DB 746     390
  • 3     DB 237     509
  • 4     DB 274     259
  • 5     DB 201     698
  • 6     DB 351     175
  • 7     DB 053     174


Individual Pattern available, SEARCH using: 00017155 at Sova-Enterprises.com


1 2 3 Bracelet 1 2 3 Bracelet
by Sandra D. Halpenny

Seed Bead Magic! Complete one row, two rows, or all three rows... Your bracelet, Your choice, 3 Looks.


Materials:
  • A = 11/o seed beads 244
  • B = 11/o seed beads 250
  • C = 8/o seed beads 149
  • D = Fire polished 4mm 68
  • Fireline 6lb test
  • Size 12 needle


Individual Pattern available, SEARCH using: 00017760 at Sova-Enterprises.com


Spring Blooms Tea Light Cover Spring Blooms Tea Light Cover
by Sharon Boehme

These tea lights would make a sweet addition to your holiday table. Stitch the blossoms in colors to match your table linens or china.


Materials:
  • Sample was stitched using size 11 Delicas in 4 colors; White, Light Pink, Dark Pink, Light Green


Individual Pattern available, SEARCH using: 00016804 at Sova-Enterprises.com


Ruffled Peyote Links Necklace Ruffled Peyote Links Necklace
by Linda Gettings

Start with a favorite glass artist bead. Select seed bead colors to match the art bead. Stitch a necklace of ruffled chain links. Add fire polished crystals to complete the look.


Materials:
  • 18 grams each: three different size 11/o Japanese seed bead colors for the variegated chain shown or a total of 55 grams of one color.
  • An assortment of 3mm, 4mm, 6mm, & 8mm fire polished crystals to accent the art bead if desired.
  • Thread of choice.


Individual Pattern is not available


What's New
Beader's Mini Travel Kit


Beader's Mini Travel Kit
from the Bead Smith


4" x 7" x 1" thick this compact kit contains all the tools you need to string bead projects on the go. Terrific for Beading classes, Guild meetings, & travel. Ask for one at your favorite bead shop.

Contains; Round nose & chain nose pliers, side cutter, 16" u-channel bead board, thread cutter with cover, #5 knotting tweezers in a sturdy plastic storage box.





Meet Jennifer VanBenschoten the new Guide to Beadwork on About.com!
by Cynthia Thornton

Jennifer lives in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State with her husband, their 2-year-old son, a huge and loveable dog, and two tanks of tropical fish. She loves the outdoors, her chickens, and the incredible view of the mountains from her studio window. A frequent contributor to Beadwork Magazine, her finished beadwork has been purchased by celebrities and collectors. In June of 2009 she took over as the Guide to Beadwork on About.com and is continually delighted and amazed at the community of beaders that have been brought together by the internet. Jennifer's fresh outlook and delightful personality enhances a very informative and creative site, visit soon.

Jennifer VanBenschoten the new Guide to Beadwork on About.com
Available at: http://beadwork.about.com


Kumihimo Braiding Plate

Kumihimo Braiding Plate
from The Bead Smith

This unusual Square shaped braiding plate caught my eye the other day so of course I had to get one. The instructions were very good and I was able to make a nice flat multi-strand braid on my first try. I'm going to experiment by adding beads...If you get one show me what you make!

Ask for one at your favorite bead shop.










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