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Issue 34 (Mar/Apr 2011) Spring Issue
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Issue 34 (Mar/Apr 2011) Spring Issue

Welcome friends to issue #34
      Is it Spring yet? The groundhog did NOT see his shadow here in PA which is supposed to mean we will have an early spring; I hope he is right because I am weary of snow and ice. Oh well, we can always stitch up something beautiful in springtime colors while we dream of warmer days. Sandra Halpenny shares a lovely picot edge seed bead bracelet. Ronit Florence celebrates the Year of the Rabbit with a bracelet and earring combo. Marilyn Peters grows a garland of crystal flowers for your wrist & Barb Nichols creates button magic with two delightful projects. I have included two designs: a Jasper bracelet & an Easter Crystal Drop. Michelle has stitched a bracelet and necklace. Enjoy!
      Best wishes & full bead dishes, Deb Moffett-Hall - Editor

Easter Chick Crystal Drop Easter Chick Crystal Drop
by Deb Moffett-Hall

A sweet baby chick hatches from his egg with the Easter cross on the reverse.


Materials:
  • Delica Beads, size 11/o;
    Blue DB 760 (345 beads)
    Gold DB 410 (171 beads)
    Purple DB 661 (40 beads)
    Light purple DB 694 (15 beads)
    Orange DB 1133 (3 beads)
    Yellow DB 1582 (47 beads)
    Light yellow DB 053 (4 beads)
    Green DB 656 (16 beads)
    White DB 351 (29 beads)
    Black DB 010 (2 beads)
  • Needle
  • Thread
  • 4" crystal drop (3" plus top), available at Sova-Enterprises.com, SEARCH model # 00000178



Individual Pattern is not available





Jasper Links Bracelet Jasper Links Bracelet
by Deb Moffett-Hall

Another use for those 2-hole Tila beads from Miyuki - links! Simple beads come together to look very high end in this quick to stitch 7.5" bracelet design.


Materials:
  • 20 gold color metal bugles, 6mm
  • 20 gold fire polished crystals, 4mm
  • 7 Picture Jasper spacers, 5 x 8mm
  • 14 gold color daisy spacers, 4mm
  • 6 Tila beads, gold or bronze
  • 10 bronze lined crystal seeds, 11/o
  • Gold seed beads, 15/o
  • Clasp, 9mm clasp with 6mm soldered jump ring
  • Needle
  • Fireline



Individual Pattern is not available





Picot Ribbon Bracelet Picot Ribbon Bracelet
by Sandra D. Halpenny

Sandra works her seed bead magic once again with this stunning picot edge RAW bracelet design.


Materials:
  • Size 11/o, #214 (Quantity 210)
  • Size 15/o, #363 (Quantity 364)
  • Size 8/o, #229 (Quantity 28)
  • 4mm Fire Polished, Dusty Pink (14 Cyrstals)
  • Fireline, Nymo D or CĀ­Lon
  • Beading Needle, size 11 or 12



Individual Pattern available, SEARCH using: 00018089 at Sova-Enterprises.com





The Year of the Rabbit, Bracelet & Earrings The Year of the Rabbit, Bracelet & Earrings
by Ronit Florence

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with this bracelet which features two rabbits framing the Chinese character for "rabbit" on a geometric background of spring greens and carrot-orange. Add the matching earrings with the Chinese Character to complete the look.


Materials:
  • Miyuki Delica Beads, size 11/o
    DB-201
    DB-169
    DB-274
    DB-872
    DB-310
    DB-724
    DB-175



Individual Pattern available, SEARCH using: 00017818 at Sova-Enterprises.com





Delica 15's Bracelet Delica 15's Bracelet
by Michelle Hall

Begin with an even count peyote panel, cobra stitch 5 strands of 2 colors of tiny size 15/o Delica beads. Capture the strand ends with another peyote panel. Attach the end panels to a 3 hole slide clasp.


Materials:
  • Size 15/o Miyuki Delica beads
  • #338 Matte silver
  • #001 Hemitite black
  • Size 15/o Seed beads, Silver
  • 3-Hole Slide clasp
  • Needle
  • Fireline, size 4lb test



Individual Pattern is not available





Tanti Fiori Many Flowers Bracelet Tanti Fiori Many Flowers Bracelet
by Marilyn Peters

Crystal bicones and seed beads create a very sophisticated chain of flowers. Choose your favorite colors and celebrate the promise of spring!


Materials:
  • 60 flower crystals, 4mm
  • 60 leaf crystals, 4mm
  • Yellow 11/o seeds
  • Green 11/o seeds
  • Beading Thread
  • 2 hole slide clasp or 14mm clasp of choice
  • Needle



Individual Pattern is not available





Abstract Floral Necklace Abstract Floral Necklace
by Barb A. Nichols

Select pastel colors and a floral button for a welcome hint of Spring Necklace.


Materials:
  • 15 grams 11/o, white pearl (W)
  • 5 grams 11/o, chartreuse silver lined matte (C)
  • 5 grams 11/o, sea-green silver lined alabaster (S)
  • 1/2 gram 15/o, white pearl (P)
  • 34 mm Abstract Floral button (Coordinates by La Mode©)
  • 2 Margaritas
  • Silamide thread A
  • Pony needle #10


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La Mode Buttons are available at the links below:
BlumenthalLansing.com
Fabric.com
Denver Fabrics.com
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Individual Pattern is not available





Abstract Floral Bracelet Abstract Floral Bracelet
by Barb A. Nichols

Capture a decorative button in a nest of loops to accent this two-tone netted bracelet.
Select pastel colors and a floral button for a welcome hint of Spring.


Materials:
  • 5 grams 11/o, white pearl (W)
  • 1 gram 11/o, chartreuse silver lined matte (C)
  • 1 gram 11/o, sea-green silver lined alabaster (S)
  • 1/2 gram 15/o, white pearl (P)
  • 13mm, 25 mm Abstract Floral button (Coordinates by La Mode©)
  • 2 Margaritas
  • Silamide thread A
  • Pony needle #10


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La Mode Buttons are available at the links below:
BlumenthalLansing.com
Fabric.com
Denver Fabrics.com
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Individual Pattern is not available





Silver Clusters Necklace Silver Clusters Necklace
by Michelle Hall

Quick to stitch! The next time you need something dazzling in a hurry, this necklace is the answer. You can easily custom fit the length to perfectly accentuate any neckline.


Materials for a 17" Necklace as shown:
  • 38 silver fire polished crystals, 4mm
  • 54 silver flat disks, 6mm
  • 20+ silver bicone crystals, 4mm
  • 30 silver bugles, 5mm
  • Silver seed beads, size 15/o
  • 6mm silver snap clasp or clasp of choice
  • Needle
  • Thread


Individual Pattern is not available





What's New
Preciosa Czech Crystal

Preciosa Czech Crystal

These machine cut bicone crystals are very uniform in size and shape and have nice sparkle. They are a good budget-friendly alternative to Austrian made crystals.

Made in the Czech Republic.
Preciosa.com




Go Green!


These beautiful focal beads are made with sawdust! Color sections are inlaid between metal elements much like cloisone. Light weight too! Also check out her funky selection of decoupage beads.

Imported by Priscilla Marban
PriscillaBeadsAndJewelry.com


Go Green!

Crochet Lovers Celebrate! - The Beaded Edge

Crochet Lovers Celebrate! - The Beaded Edge

Inspired designs for crocheted edgings and trims by Midori Nishida & CRK Design!
87 pages, $17.95
Published by Interweave 18 bead and crochet trims and edging designs inspired by Turkish Embroideries and Oya.
Also available at Amazon.com





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