Bead-Patterns the Magazine Issue 2 Nov/Dec 2005 Executive Editor: Deb Moffett-Hall
Welcome friends to the 2nd issue of Bead-Patterns the Magazine. Many thanks to all who took the time to write and tell us how much you enjoyed our first issue. Your input is very important and helps guide our decisions as we plan and develop each issue. Find something you love? Tell us and we will find more! Have a gripe? Tell us so we can make it right.
This issue concentrates on the upcoming holidays with many quick to make projects for all the folks on your gift lists. Sandra D. Halpenny’s Crystal & Seed Bead Snowflakes make terrific teacher gifts. Liz Duffey has designed 2 adorable new members for her Meeces to Peeces collection: Rockin’ Rosie & Rockin’ Ronnie, perfect for baby’s first Christmas. Joan Hurlbut has shared her handsome Moose in Pond Bic lighter cover for the guys in your life, there’s a lovely amulet purse version for us girls too. Slinky Cobra Bracelets can be stitched by the dozen; three for the babysitter, two for your hairstylist, one for the shampoo girl….. Happy stitching!
Best Wishes & Full Bead Dishes, Deb Moffett-Hall - Editor
These delicate 1.25 inch snowflakes are so much fun to stitch you’ll make a blizzard of them! Perfect for seasonal teacher or hostess gifts, ornaments, window decorations, gift tags and more!
Pearl Berry Garland Bracelet - Page 10 Deb Moffett-Hall
String a simple base of seed beads and embellish with seed bead leaves and gleaming pearl “berries” to create a vine effect that twines and twists naturally. Self-button closure makes this bracelet easy to stitch to just the right length.
Rockin' Rosie & Rockin' Ronnie - Page 13 Liz Duffey
New members of Liz’s “Meeces to Peeces” collection. Perfect gift idea for baby’s first Christmas or a delightful treat for anyone young at heart. 3-D mane and tail details make these adorable Brick stitch ornaments extra special.
Joan owns Pristine’s, a fully stocked bead store in Fairbanks Alaska. This is a pattern from her book; Beaded Alive: A Natural Beginning. The Bag and the Bic lighter cover are stitched with Miyuki Delica beads – bead colors and bead counts can be found on the full color chart.
This “basic” bead crochet bracelet looks anything but basic when completed! Judith’s clear instructions are wonderful for bead crochet beginners and those who were less than happy with earlier efforts.
Seed beads are stitched into crinkle edged bands and accented by an eclectic mix of coral beads. Both the necklace & bracelet begin with square stitched cube bead end pieces which keep the strands twisted or separate, as you wish.
Rich Chocolate Brown and Glowing Gold Size 8 Delicas come together for a quick & easy project. The peyote stitched bracelet base is smooth and supple to the touch, a pleasure to wear. Simply add a decorative metal button and a few delicious accents using size 11 and size 15 seed beads to complete this classic bracelet.
Kelly’s bead creations are an eclectic mix of polymer clay, precious metal, precious gems, and Precious Metal Clay finished with a liver of sulfur induced Raku-look patina.
Great gift idea! This slim line 7” bracelet is easy to customize to suit everyone on your gift list. The same basic design creates 4 very unique bracelets as shown. Change only the accent bead groupings & seed bead colors; the construction method is the same for all four. Midnight Pearl, Crystal Cube, Celtic Gold, & Classic Pearl.
Making Memories Ornament - Page 44 Deb Moffett-Hall
Stitch a netted band of seed beads to fit around the larger 2 ¾ inch glass ornaments. Add sparkling crystal accents & tiny silver photo frames from Pure Allure. Select family photos that celebrate a special milestone to make an heirloom ornament.
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