Table of Contents Issue 22 (Mar/Apr 2009) Spring Issue |
Welcome friends to issue #22 |
Fire Drops Fringe Frenzy Bracelet by Linda Gettings String a bracelet of fringe or drop beads and then add drop & seed bead loop fringe up and down the bracelet for a luxuriant beaded bangle. Materials:
Individual Pattern is not available |
Springtime Beaded Egg by Laurie Silva - Busy Crow Studio This gorgeous egg isn't just for Easter! Ladder, Brick stitch and netting combine to encase a painted wooden egg in sparkling beaded lace. Materials:
Individual Pattern available, SEARCH using: 00016355 at Sova-Enterprises.com |
Rainy Day Boots Earrings by Linda K. Hampton - Beadintrigue Linda designed these darling brick stitch earrings in honor of her granddaughter who used to have a favorite pair of "L-ellow" rubber boots. Materials: Size 11 Delica beads used to stitch the samples and Delica color #s listed
Individual Pattern is not available |
Herringbone Beaded Bead by Dottie Hoeschen Stitch a herringbone base of large triangles and seeds and accent with rows of medium and small seed beads for a richly textured beaded bead. Materials:
Individual Pattern is not available |
Mini Parrot Pouch by Maddiethekat Designs Here's an opportunity to try your hand at tapestry-style even count peyote. The many color changes create an incredibly realistic image. While a color chart is supplied this might be the perfect pattern to learn to work from a word chart. Size 11 Delia Bead number and (quantites) listed:
Individual Pattern is not available |
Spring Cab by Barb A. Nichols Make a beautiful cab even more stunning with a pearl beaded bezel and matching necklace. Materials:
Individual Pattern is not available |
Floating Rounds Bracelet by Michelle Hall Gold metal rounds seem to float between two bands of tiny size 15 Delicas, this will satisfy anyone's "gold fever". Materials for a 7,5" bracelet:
Individual Pattern available, SEARCH using: 00017270 at Sova-Enterprises.com |
Spring Flowers, Two Ways Bracelet by Sigrid Wynne-Evans Any pattern can be a springboard to personal creative expression. To illustrate, Sig took her basic straight edge bracelet panel, shaped it with decreases, and worked a minor re-design on the ends. For added sparkle she stitched flat back crystals on top of key elements of the design. Materials: Size 11 Delica beads used to stitch the sample and Delica (quantities) & color numbers are provided.
Individual Pattern is not available |
Sparkle Blue Fire Bracelet by Sandra D. Halpenny Fire-polished crystals come in an astounding array of colors and finishes. This dazzling bracelet is a perfect way to showcase your favorites. Materials:
Individual Pattern available, SEARCH using: 00016312 at Sova-Enterprises.com |
What's New
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If you love to include crystals in your work and need a stringing material that is super strong, waterproof, has almost zero stretch, and will not fray at the ends then try; WildFire from Beadalon: Available in two colors: Black and Green (khaki). Packaged on handy 50 yard spools, the .15mm size has a 10lb breaking strength. It knots securely too! |
These crimp beads are pretty enough to use as spacer beads in your work! 4 popular colors in one convenient pack: silver, gold, copper, and black, but the black is more of a hematite in my opinion. The assortments are available in a variety of crimp sizes so be sure to check the beading wire package for the recommended crimp bead size for your project. Ask for the Beadalon crimp assortments at your favorite bead or craft shop! Ask for the Beadalon Crimp Beads at your favorite bead or craft shop! Beadalon.com |
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