Bead-Patterns the Magazine Issue 10 Mar/Apr 2007 Executive Editor: Deb Moffett-Hall
Welcome friends to issue #10. Well, the groundhog didn’t see his shadow in February so I’m taking him at his word that we will have an early spring. Daylight Savings Time is arriving early this year too. Perhaps March will come in like a gentle lion for once, yeah, right! Anyway, no matter the weather we have lots of projects for springtime holidays in this issue. A clever shamrock bracelet for St Patrick’s Day and Jeanette Shannigan offers a sweet bunny egg cover. Sandra D. Halpenny and Dottie Hoeschen have provided exquisite netted necklace designs for those spring formals and proms. I’m giving you a head start on Mother’s & Father’s Day gifts with a mother’s name bracelet tutorial and a guy friendly plaid peyote pen (there’s a floral pen pattern too!) Linda Gettings, Dawn Dalto of Blue Bear Beads, and Diana Wilson each have provided unique bracelet patterns to challenge your beading skills, delight your desire to adorn and fulfill your need to bead.
Best Wishes & Full Bead Dishes, Deb Moffett-Hall - Editor
This impressive netted seed bead collar is nearly two fabulous inches wide. The 16 inch length is adjustable to 22 inches with the added extender chain. EASY!
A unique combination of herringbone & ladder stitch! This 7.5” bracelet flaunts a stitch-as-you-go picot edge.
Bunny Egg Cover in Herringbone - Page 19 By Jeanette Shannigan
When working double herringbone you add 4 beads with each stitch so these 5 adorable bunnies stitch up twice as fast.
Staggered Blocks Bracelet - Page 24 By Linda Gettings
A free-form zigzag of modified brick-stitched black cubes creates the 7” bracelet base. A lightening bolt of silver-lined seed beads races across the top for added zing.
Find Art Beads on Ebay - Page 29 Featuring Black River Beads
A few simple tips on finding high quality artisan made beads on one of the favorite internet auction sites.
Double Daisy Seed Bead Collar - Page 30 By Sandra D. Halpenny
Pink and lavender seed beads combine with blue triangles to create a subtle blend of color. Just 3/4” wide this necklace will add a delicate flash of color to a spring outfit.
His & Hers Peyote Pens - Page 35 By Deb Moffett-Hall
These easy to stitch peyote panels transform pen blanks into memorable gifts for any occasion. Plaid and stripes for him and flower buds for her.
These custom made bracelets are a popular gift for Mothers & Grandmothers to celebrate Birthdays, Mother’s day, or to welcome a new baby. Here’s a plan for designing your own version using sterling silver alphabet blocks, Swarovski crystals for birthstone details, and sterling silver accent beads and a Bali toggle clasp. Get your alphabet blocks early before the popular letters are sold out!
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Issue 10 (Mar/Apr 2007) 
