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Issue 41 (May/Jun 2012) Mother & Father Issue
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Issue 41 (May/Jun 2012) Mother & Father Issue

Welcome friends to issue #41
      In May and June we honor our Mothers & Fathers and remember those who have defended our freedom. This issue contains gifts and tokens for these very special people. Crystal drops for Mom with pansies & Dad with flags. Ronit has created a darling Mothers Love heart with earrings to match too! Michelle designed a patriotic bracelet. Sandra Halpenny weaves seed beaded lace for a bracelet. Barb Nichols shares, not one but TWO, fabulous bracelets. Another set of bracelets use the popular large-hole charm/memory beads. Select Bicone crystals in Birthstone colors to stitch a custom Mother's or Grandmother's bracelet she will cherish. Enjoy!
      Best wishes & full bead dishes, Deb Moffett-Hall - Editor

Mother's Day & Father's Day Crystal Drops Mother's Day & Father's Day Crystal Drops
by Deb Moffett-Hall

Show Mom & Dad you are thinking of them on their special days! Hang in a sunny window to cast real rainbows.


Materials:
  • Delica Beads, size 11/o;
    DB 411 Gold or DB 42 (75)
    DB 411 Gold
    DB 310 Black
    DB 876 Light Green
    DB 724 Dark Green
    DB 760 Light Blue
    DB 880 Dark Blue
    DB 1379 Purple
    DB 751 Yellow
    DB 791 Red
    DB 200 White
    DB 1138 Blue
  • Needle, size 10 or 12
  • Thread of choice (Nymo B or Fireline 6#)
  • One 3" crystal drop, available at Sova-Enterprises.com, SEARCH model # 00000178



Individual Pattern is not available





Mother's or Grandmother's Bracelet Mother's or Grandmother's Bracelet
by Deb Moffett-Hall

Select Bicone Crystals in the birthstone colors of Children or Grandchildren to make this bracelet really special.

Materials:
  • Materials per circle;
    4 size 8 Delica
    8 size 15 seeds (sm)
    14 size 11 seeds (md)
    4 size 8 seeds (lg)
    1 Bicone Crystal 4mm
  • Clasp
  • Nymo B or Fireline 4 or 6# test
  • Beading Needle, size 11 or 12



Individual Pattern is not available





A Beary Happy Mother's Day, Earrings and Pendant A Beary Happy Mother's Day, Earrings and Pendant
by Ronit Florence

This adorable set can be stitched using peyote or brick. Either way you hold the chart, begin at the widest full row and work from there out in both directions. The heart panel can be made into a pendant by adding the beaded loops where indicated and stitching a beaded chain to match.

Materials:
  • Size 11 Delica Beads;
    DB 100
    DB 866
    DB 10
    DB 215
    DB 159
    DB 200
    DB 175
  • Clasp
  • Thread of Choice
  • Beading Needle, size 11 or 12



Individual Pattern is not available, however a matching bracelet pattern is; SEARCH using: 00017902 at Sova-Enterprises.com





Simply Red Bracelet Simply Red Bracelet
by Barb A. Nichols

Simply gorgeous! Fire polish beads come in so many beautiful colors and finishes that you will find yourself making this bracelet again and again.

Materials:
  • 132 each of 4mm red Czech fire polished facet AB
  • 5 Grams of size 11 crystal silver lined seed beads
  • Fireline 4lb thread or .18mm fishing line
  • Scissors
  • Pony needle #10
  • 1 each 5mm button



Individual Pattern is not available





Bella Blue Bracelet Bella Blue Bracelet
by Barb A. Nichols

Just as Bella in other colors too!

Materials:
  • 15 Grams Size 8 Miyuki seed beads, Cobalt Opaque Luster (A)
  • 5 Grams Size 8 Miyuki seed beads, Cobalt Frosted AB (B)
  • 60 Fire polished 4mm, matte facet Blue (C)
  • Nymo D beading thread (or 6lb Fireline)
  • 1 each 5mm 2-holed button



Individual Pattern is not available





Large-Hole Bead Herringbone Bangle (Bracelet) Large-Hole Bead Herringbone Bangle (Bracelet)

Bangle bracelets with screw-off end beads, designed for use with large-hole beads, are perfect for stringing Herringbone beaded beads! Select your bead choices to complement the bangle and large-hole beads.

Materials:
  • Bangle w/screw-off end bead
  • 5 large-hole beads
  • 72 Delicas, size 8
  • 144 Seed Beads, size 8
  • 72 Seed Beads, size 11
  • 36 Miyuki Triangles, size 8
  • Fireline 4lb test
  • Beading Needle



Individual Pattern is not available





Hearts & Flags for Memorial Day, Bracelet or Bookmark Hearts & Flags for Memorial Day, Bracelet or Bookmark
by Michelle Hall

A band of Forget-me-nots march around the outer edge, while hearts and flag covered shields fill the center of this Odd Count Peyote Bracelet or Bookmark.

Materials for a 7" panel:
  • Size 11 Delica quantities and numbers;
    398 Black #310
    488 Blue #1138
    334 White #200
    518 Dark Red #791
    110 Light Red #727
  • Thread of Choice
  • Beading needle
  • Clasp for bracelet or end dangle beads for bookmark



Individual Pattern is not available





Blueberries & Sherry Bracelet Blueberries & Sherry Bracelet
by Sandra D. Halpenny

Lacy loops of seed beads cradle sparkling round crystals to make a lovely bracelet or choker style necklace.

Materials:
  • For approximately each inch you will need 36 seed beads (A) and 2 crystals (B).
  • Beading Needle
  • Clasp of choice
  • Fireline 4 or 6# test



Individual Pattern is not available





Large-Hole Beads & Seed Bead Medallions Bracelet or Necklace Large-Hole Beads & Seed Bead Medallions Bracelet or Necklace

Another new way to display the Gorgeous Keepsake style large-hole beads you've been collecting.

Materials for Bracelet, double the quantities and add 1 large-hole for necklace:
  • 144 Size 15 gold (sm)
  • 120 size 11 gold (md)
  • 58 size 8 gold (lr)
  • 29 Fire Polish 4mm
  • 24 size 8 silver lined color to match large-hole beads
  • 5 large hole beads, 14mm
  • Clasp
  • Fireline 6 lb test



Individual Pattern is not available





What's New
This Kumihimo starter kit

This Kumihimo starter kit
provides everything you need to get going on your first Kumihimo project! It includes the following: A round braiding disk, easy to follow English language instructions, a mixed pack of rattail cord (12 yards total)*, 8 non-tangle thread bobbins, ZAP gel glue, 1 pack of Silver plated findings for finishing the design, and a zippered plastic carrying case to keep everything in.

Ask for it at your favorite bead shop or visit Amazon.com


More of Judy Payne's clever "Interchangeables"

This silver plated Rivoli holder allows you to change out the Rivoli Crystal in 30 seconds or less. Earring and pendant styles are available.

Keys to Please: Key findings are HOT! This version has a screw-off top so you can add medium to large-hole beads or a beaded bead to the center.

Cool Interchangeables



"Interchangeables"

Quick Start Peyote cards for bead sizes 15 & 8 beads and a handy assortment pack coming soon!


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