With over 80 beading projects, Creative Beading, Vol. 3, compiles favorite jewelry projects from a year of Bead&Button magazine. The book includes a thorough Basics section and a range of stringing, wirework, embroidery, and bead crochet pieces, plus the variety of fantastic stitching projects
An eye-catching wire bangle...a supple necklace made with peyote stitch...beaded retro hoop earrings. Creative Beading, Volume 2 features these among more than 85 beautiful, unusual projects, the best from a full year of Bead & Button magazine. Featured techniques include stringing, wirework, crochet, embroidery, and more. Beautiful color photos and editor-tested step-by-step directions guide beaders through every project, and the illustrated basics section teaches all the skills needed to get started. Get the best of the nation’s best beading magazine in Creative Beading, Volume 2.
Creative Beading is a fine addition to any beader’s library. It showcases nearly 90 wonderful projects selected from the pages of Bead&Button magazine, plus contributors' tips and techniques. Full-color photography and thorough step-by-step instructions accompany each editor-tested project. From easy strung bracelets to sleek crocheted bead ropes, there’s a project to excite and inspire everyone.
This lovely American book from 2002 contains dozens of crochet patterns that are easy-to-make and quick to complete. All are pictured in colour and there are detailed written row-by-row instructions to follow including materials lists and gauge/tension required. Some of the specific patterns are: Heirloom Tablecloth - Earring Jackets - Pixie Christmas Stocking - Lace Tissue Holder - Photo Album - Hooded Scarf - Wild Rose Doily - Striped Chair Pad - Playtime Puppets - Bridal Set - Puppy Poncho - Lacy Bookmarks - and many more.
A unique visual directory of all the major techniques and an indispensable companion for beginners and experienced embroiderers alike. Whether you are interested in goldwork, beadwork, crewel embroidery, cutwork, cross stitch, blackwork or Hardangar, this book will guide you through all the basic methods of working and suggest an exciting range of creative applications for each technique. Both hand and machine embroidery are included, and all the main stitches are featured with photographs and diagrams of each one, with information on their history and traditional uses.
