Table of Contents Issue 12 (Jul/Aug 2007) 2nd Anniversary Issue |
Welcome
friends to issue #12. Happy 2 year Anniversary to Bead-Patterns the Magazine!
Wow, where does the time go? Seems like just yesterday we were sending out
surveys to find out what you wanted featured in an on-line magazine. You told us
you wanted peyote projects with regular and word charts – we have 2
gorgeous projects, one from Sig of Beaded Bear Publishing and another from De
Lynn Nelson. You wanted a mix of quick and easy and challenging, try Carol
Ohl’s Peyote Dream Chain for a fun fast project or stretch your skills with
the Aussie Spiral from Marilyn Peters. Sandra D. Halpenny shares a Jeweled
Medallion necklace that will look great with bright summer colors as will the
Crystal Squares project from Linda Gettings. So don’t forget to pack
your beads when you leave for vacation you’ll want to spend some time
stitching! Deb Moffett-Hall - Editor |
Peyote Dream Chain by Carole Ohl This 3/8” wide chain is a wonderful way to showcase a focal bead or pendant. It works up quickly and has a nice drape and smooth feel around your neck. Materials:
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Stars-N-Stripes Bracelet by Sharon J Boehme Show everyone your patriotic spirit with this fun crocheted bracelet! For a special Christmas bracelet string a red & green background with silver or gold stars. How to "Bead Crochet" instructions are not included. Materials:
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Aussie Spiral by Marilyn Peters Accent groups spiral round & round a peyote base in this scrumptious 7½" bracelet that is much easier to stitch than it appears. Materials:
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Crystal Squares by Linda Gettings This slinky 18” box chain herringbone necklace is encrusted with brilliantly sparkling bicone crystals in two sizes. Matching crystal open-square links accent a removable 3” dangle. Materials:
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Swarovski Crystal Contest Entries from Sandra D Halpenny We all love their brilliant sparkle but did you know that the company sponsors a fabulous yearly contest? A similar Pattern to entries is available, SEARCH using: 00011018 at Sova-Enterprises.com |
Brown Tropical Fish Pin by De Lynn Nelson You’ll think of lots of unique uses for this stunning tropical fish design.... Pin it to your sun hat, your beach bag, decorate your sunglass case, or make it into a pendant. Materials:
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Mindi, A Beads & Fibers Project by Rita Sova A delightful mix of Size 5 triangles & multicolored yarn weave together a 7” bracelet on the Versa-Loom (available at Sova-Enterprises.com, SEARCH using: 00010096). Materials:
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Jeweled Medallions Necklace by Sandra D. Halpenny Rich tropical colors are accented with flashes of gold for a spectacular 16.5” necklace. Materials:
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Stitched Tin Pin by Deb Moffett-Hall This stylish Silver & Crystal lapel pin looks like a trendy boutique item but is amazingly easy to stitch. Perfect for gift giving. Materials needed for each pin:
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Woman Combing Hair by Sig of Beaded Bear Publishing This is a great project to try out a word chart. Sig has found that word charts cut her beading time in half and are much easier to follow than color graphs for large designs but color graphs are included for those who prefer to use them. Delica bead color numbers listed, Approx 200 size 11 Delicas per gram. Design uses 9400 bead. Approximate Finished Size: 5" x 6.25" Size 11 Delica Bead number and (quantities):
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What's New
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Fold-Over, Magnetic Clasps Fabulous 1, 2 or 3 strand fold-over magnetic ! These fold-over, magnetic clasps from the folks at Mobile-Boutique are some of the best looking and most secure magnetic clasps I have seen! Beautifully cast in base metal they have lovely finishes that won't break the bank. I can't wait to use them in my projects. To see all the styles available visit: Mobile-Boutique.com |
Getting Started With Seed Beads by Dustin Wedekind Join Dustin on a beginner-friendly romp through the ways and wonders of seed beads. 128 pages of projects, tips, and techniques guide the new beader with beautiful full color photographs and easy to follow how-to drawings. Interesting projects for experienced beaders to play with too! Interweave Press $18.95: Interweave.com |
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