Synopses & Reviews
“The projects use conventional bead-weaving techniques and all are fully charted, with detailed instructions....a delightful and unique addition to bead craft books in public libraries.”—
Library Journal. “Twenty-three threaded designs—earrings, scissors case, thimble and scarf holders —will empower even those without the eye for a needle to stitch merrily away; its truly any novices choice of elegant beadwares.”—
Booklist.
Synopsis
These glittering, delicate beaded purses are so beautiful you'll want to wear them as jewelry! Made from brick stitch, peyote stitch, square stitch, and netting, each small bag drips with ornamental fringes and chains. It takes very little equipment to get started, and there's a description of tools and techniques as well as a variety of enticing, luminous beads. Follow the patterns for models like the wonderful Celtic "knotwork" purse precisely -- or come up with your own original color schemes.
Synopsis
The projects use conventional bead-weaving techniques and all are fully charted, with detailed instructions....a delightful and unique addition to bead craft books in public libraries.--Library Journal. Twenty-three threaded designs--earrings, scissors case, thimble and scarf holders --will empower even those without the eye for a needle to stitch merrily away; it's truly any novice's choice of elegant beadwares.--Booklist.
Synopsis
“ The projects use conventional bead-weaving techniques and all are fully charted, with detailed instructions...a delightful and unique addition to bead craft books in public libraries.” — "Library Journal." “ Twenty-three threaded designs— earrings, scissors case, thimble and scarf holders — will empower even those without the eye for a needle to stitch merrily away; it’ s truly any novice’ s choice of elegant beadwares.” — "Booklist."