Now she applies her trademark style to a jewelry collection featuring peyote, herringbone, right-angle weave, netting, and other bead stitches. See how beaded elements transform from simple to complex by changing the beadwork, changing the colors, or adding layered embellishments. Ideas and inspiration for multiple variations will lead to new metamorphoses, as you create stunning jewelry design with multiple looks."

    Now she has created a collection that not only includes 25 gorgeous projects, but also provides breathtaking variations on popular stitches to build beaders' skills. From a Peyote-stitched Crocodile Bracelet to right-angle-woven Marrakech Earrings to the embellished shapes of a Helena Ring, Lippert's savvy techniques take beading to a whole new level!

    Filled with 85 all-new stitch patterns for creating texture in fabric, Drysdales innovative collection takes this hot new needlework craze to the next level. Advanced beginners and intermediates can try their hand at everything from cables, lace, and relief stitches to circles, triangles, and never-before-seen interpretations, along with 25 patterns for beautiful garments, fashion accessories, baby gifts, and home décor projects.

    With many different stitches, 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. For bead stitchers who are looking for projects using the latest bead shapes, this book with it's focus on SuperDuos and twin beads, hits the spot.

    With so many different materials and methods to choose from, you'll have multiple artistic, unique and vintage-looking bracelets to add to your collection. Plus, you don't need to be crafty to make these pieces; you just need to have a desire to look fashionable. Materials include beads, chain, cord, fabric, leather, metal, plastic and wood so you can convey a multitude of looks and feels. What's more—all materials and tools can easily be found at local craft stores and hardware shops, so there's no fuss to the great fashion.With this bracelet-making guide, you'll master the art of crafting your own jewelry and have pieces that you'll cherish for a lifetime.

    

    Today's beaders are combining the traditional stitches of Native American, African, and European origin with imaginative new techniques to create stunning statement pieces that are youthful, modern, and meant to be seen! In Small Beads Big Jewelry, professional jewelry designer Jean Power offers instructions for 30 funky, chunky pieces that will stand out from the crowd. Both new and more advanced beaders will enjoy this impressive range of projects, each flagged according to skill level, and organized by time--from earrings and rings that can be completed in under an hour, to complex geometric pieces that take five hours or more. They'll also find:An overview of the necessary tools and the various bead typesA chapter of valuable advice and insight from professional beadersInstructions for essential stitches, including ladder, brick, herringbone, and peyote30 step-by-step projects for rings, necklaces, pendants, hair ornaments, and moreProjects include alternate colorways and instructions for adapting designs to create a range of pieces. With more than 200 beautiful full-color illustrations and easy-to-follow diagrams, Small Beads Big Jewelry will be the must-have craft guide for 2014!