Bead-Patterns the Magazine PREMIER ISSUE - Issue 1 Sep/Oct 2005 Executive Editor: Deb Moffett-Hall
Welcome friends to Bead-Patterns the Magazine. It's been quite an adventure getting to this point; many months have passed since the first telephone calls between New Mexico & Pennsylvania when Rita Sova and I began discussing our ideas for an online bead magazine. Rita, her husband David, and I met face to face for the first time this past June. After the hugs and handshakes we outlined our goals, hopes, and dreams for this project. Their son, Shane, worked hard behind the scenes coordinating all the computer functions and writing new programs as needed. Sova Enterprises is very much a family affair! We hope you enjoy this issue. Please share your ideas, thoughts, and comments, with your help we can make future issues of Bead-Patterns the Magazine even better!
Best Wishes & Full Bead Dishes, Deb Moffett-Hall - Editor
Table of Contents
Crystals ‘n Lace Necklace - Page 4 Sandra D. Halpenny
Sandra works her seed bead magic with Swarovski crystals to add sparkle amidst the loops and swirls of beaded lace in this ultra-feminine 16 inch choker.
The beadwork curves gently to follow the contours of your neck.
Delicate by day and glamorous by night, select your favorite bead colors and stitch a fashion accent you’ll reach for again and again.
Judith likes her beadwork to be big, bold, and noticed! With a 10 mm faceted crystal cube this ring gets rave reviews. The cigar band shape of the peyote base is sturdy enough to support the large crystal cube, but narrows nicely to fit comfortably. Instructions included for a smaller versions using an 8mm cube or a 6mm pearl. Also a terrific way to showcase a small gemstone or artist bead too!
Tubular peyote takes flight with the addition of sparkling wings. Gail suggests stitching with quality fishing line to give your dragonfly shape & support.
Clever openings are worked in the body as you stitch to accommodate the lacy beaded wirework wings. Two sizes: Large: 3 ¾ inches long, 5 inch wingspan & Small: 3 inches long, 4 inch wingspan.
ARTIST: Meet SCOTT BOUWENS of BEARFOOT ART - Page 20
After years of entrepreneurial adventures & working as a commercial carpenter, Scott Bouwens finally found his true calling – lampwork beadmaking. Enjoy some gorgeous eye candy while we visit with Scott and his wife Monica, a talented jewelry designer.
Visit my favorite “Brick & Mortar” bead shop in Coopersburg Pennsylvania and meet the owner, Jeri Bellini. I owe a great deal to Jeri, she is the person who first introduced me to the wonderful world of beads!
Take a peek inside her treasure-filled shop and learn the interesting story behind the unique name.
Circular Herringbone stitch gathers Toho Triangle beads together points-in like the slices of a pizza pie.
The dimpled flat surfaces exposed on the outside of the beadwork create a supple, textured cord effect ¼” wide. Add a few creamy pearls and a bit of gold to create an elegant bangle with substance.
Mini or Full-size Options, Your choice! Peyote and Brick stitches combine to make one stunning ornament.
Two repeats of the chart will decorate a mini glass ball as shown, the perfect size for those smaller braches near the top or even a table top tree. Or stitch 3 repeats to beautifully cover the popular larger size ornaments for lower branches.
Mini Glass Ornament = 44mm or 1 ¾ inches in diameter,
Large Glass Ornament = 70 mm or 2 ¾ inches in diameter
HOW TO: D.I.Y.! Peyote - Page 45 (Design It Yourself Peyote)
Learn to create your own Peyote patterns in 5 easy steps.
Have you ever seen a terrific photograph and said to yourself "That would look great stitched in beads!" Follow these easy trace and color instructions to convert that fabulous photo into a bead graph without a special computer program.
Size 8 Delicas are ladder stitched to form a base. Bicone crystals nestle just their points in the large bead openings on the sides. Tiny size 15 seed beads crisscross the surface adding interesting texture and color to this slinky sparkler.
A versatile trio that looks great on the job and out on the town! The braided sections may look tricky but are simply two loops of beads joined at both ends. Open the loops and bring one end around and through the opening. Straighten out the beadwork and…. Ta Da! The loops are “braided” together!
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Issue 1 (Sep/Oct 2005) 
