The biggest collection of patterns ever supplied in one book Contains 312 fabulous bead designs with dozens of applications for purses, amulets, pendants, chokers, necklaces, bracelets, barrettes, earrings, pins, rings, curtain tiebacks, place name holders, napkin rings and picture frames Packed with designs for loom and off-loom weaving. Includes core techniques such as finishing your design and adding clasps, earwires and pin backs Each and every design is charted in full colour using realistic bead graphics plus a photograph of the finished piece Essential information includes dimensions of finished item; quantity of each colour bead required; bead palette for quick colour ID; suitability for loom or off-loom work; suggestions for mixing and matching with other designs in the pattern directory

 

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New Stitches
March 05 This colourful book cannot fail to inspire beaders to get weaving straight away! Its clever ring bound, hardback design means it stays open as you work and there are so many projects from which to choose, you may have trouble closing it.

Sewing World
April 05 Beadweavers looking for interesting patterns will find a great selection in this handy book with over 300 charts to choose from...General beading information is also included with descriptions of the various types of beads available along with details of other materials required in the way of threads, needles etc...Claire concludes with a useful section on finishing off projects and adding fringing, backing, clasps or embellishments.

West Country Embroiderers
Issue 61, Summer 05 At first sight this is a handy, chunky ring-backed and attractively produced book. It begins with a clear section on beads, tools, thread and other basic kit all with clear illustrations, and techniques are clearly illustrated in colour. There is a clear pattern directory followed by nearly 200 pages of the actual design layouts made up and in colour. These are all right if you are into making large numbers of amulet purses, but could be easily achieved with a bit of graph paper and a few coloured pencils. However, beading has moved on from the main aim of this volume. Current beading is exciting and progressive. I am afraid the portrait of this work is not how modern beading now looks.