Stitching with Two-Hole Shaped Beads


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Stitching with Two-Hole Shaped Beads gives jewelry makers new ideas for using popular two-hole beads. Stitchers will learn how to use squares, Tilas, SuperDuos, rullas, bricks, disks, and more to create over 25 beautiful, geometric projects. These gorgeous bracelets, earrings, and collars are made with five stitches including herringbone, peyote, square stitch, right-angle weave, and Virginia’s unique new stitch, the 'cluster stitch'. As always, Virginia’s clear illustrations and instructions help all beaders understand and execute each piece with success.




Two-Hole Bead Stitching


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A project-focused book presents more than 25 projects with easy-to-follow instructions for creating unique bracelets, necklaces and earrings using two-hole shaped beads.




Cube Bead Stitching


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Making jewelry with cube beads requires no special training or classes. This book explains it all. With clear instructions and hundreds of color photographs, expert Virginia Jensen shows how to make stunning jewelry using many of the most popular off-loom stitches. Chapters are divided by project type, including bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, and decorative items. Beginners learn the fundamentals of many popular stitches as they create the projects, while more experienced crafters enjoy the challenge of weaving an uncommon shape into a knockout piece.




Best of Two-Hole Bead Stitching


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·An intermediate-level guide to making beautiful and timeless beaded jewelry projects for bracelets, necklaces, and earrings that will inspire bead enthusiasts to step out of their comfort zone ·Includes expert guidance on tools, techniques, and materials, as well as easy-to-follow instructions with coordinating photography ·Features more than 38 step-by-step projects that were created specifically for two-hole shaped beads ·Author and jewelry making instructor Virginia Jensen has been a bead designer for more than 15 years and her work has been featured in Bead & Button and Perlen Poesie magazines




Exquisite Stitching with Multi-Hole Beads


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Multi-hole shaped beads continue to explode in availability and popularity. Beaders are looking for new ways to use the popular multi-hole shaped beads in unique, wearable jewelry. Exquisite Stitching with Multi-Hole Beads by Renee Kovnesky offers 25 projects for beautiful and delicate necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and pendants. The book opens with an introduction to materials, beads, and techniques that allows beaders with just a little bit of experience to get started quickly. Plenty of the author's own step-by-step illustrations lead stitchers through each pattern. The 25 projects are organized into 5 chapters by bead shape: rectangular, round, square, triangle, and miscellaneous other shapes. In addition to multi-hole shaped beads, the projects use bead stitchers' other favorite materials: seed beads, crystals, pearls, fire-polished beads, and more. The lacy, lovely projects are fast and easy — ideal for gifts or teaching in classes. Some projects incorporate on-trend components like chain and tassels. Many projects include variations, offering readers plenty of options for changing the look or style of the finished piece.




Bead Stitching Handbook


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Bead stitchers looking for information and instructions for the major bead stitches will find it all in Bead Stitching Handbook. This complete reference to bead stitching techniques — the only one of its kind just for stitching — includes clear, step-by-step illustrations and instructions for 15 different bead stitches, plus variations and lots of tips. Ideal for advanced beginners and experienced bead stitchers looking for accurate, in-depth information, this all-in-one resource also covers other stitching-related techniques like bead embroidery, soutache, and loomwork. Finally, the book includes information on beading materials, beads, thread, tools, weaves, knots, and much more. Each stitch is demonstrated with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations, then demonstrated in a sample project so bead stitchers can see and understand how each stitch is applied. All instructions and projects are written by the contributors and editors of Bead&Button magazine, the original and most comprehensive beading magazine available today. This well-organized, 128-page, 7.25" x 9.4" reference manual is the perfect size for beaders to keep in their workspaces. They'll turn to it again and again!




Diane Fitzgerald's Shaped Beadwork


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Provides instructions for creating a variety of two- and three-dimensional beadwork jewelry pieces.




Tila Beads


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Use these exciting new beads from Miyuki to discover new possibilities. Fabulous bracelets, necklaces and keychains using Tila Beads.




Beautiful Designs with SuperDuos and Twin Beads


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Carolyn Cave offers jewelry makers 25+ creative stitched projects that showcase twin beads. With many different stitches being used, stitchers will be able to choose their favorite techniques, and then focus is on the end result: beautiful, wearable pieces. In addition to the twin beads, Carolyn also mixes in other beads and materials for truly creative results. There is also a wide variety of projects stitchers will make including bracelets, rings, earrings, ropes, and pendants. Bead stitchers are looking for projects using the latest bead shapes, and this book’s focus on SuperDuos and twin beads hits the spot.




Contemporary Cube Bead Designs


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Virginia Jensen offers more exciting ways to create with cube beads in her second book, Contemporary Cube Bead Designs. This book shows off versatile cube beads in a delightfully creative mix of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Virginia Jensen uses her artistic eye to develop subtle, fashion-forward color palettes, interesting patterns, and delightful shapes like stars and flowers. All 28 projects are fully illustrated – the best way to learn stitching techniques! Easy to find and fun to work with, cube beads offer a new range of possibilities for lovers of seed beads.