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DS-001 tnAccent On: Beaded Ornament Covers: 4 New Designs
By Karen DeSousa
Karen begins with two pages of good information about materials and technique, and she rates each design according to difficulty. “Tiffany” is constructed with 6 bugle bead ladders,. SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

DS-003 2 Celestial Series TNAccent On: The Celestial Series: Beaded Ornament Covers:
By Karen DeSousa
In this volume Karen adds a few additional tips to her standard introductory pages and ends with the weaver’s knot. SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

DS-002tnAccent On: The International Series Beaded Ornament Covers:
By Karen DeSousa
This booklet offers you the largest choice of styles and techniques. Another thing that makes it stand out is the wide assortment of beads used in the designs and variations. SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

TheArtAndEleganceOfBeadweavingThe Art & Elegance of Beadweaving
by Carol Wilcox Wells
Learn basic and advanced techniques for chevron, peyote, spiral and crocheted rope, herringbone (Ndebele), and right angle weave stitches to create beads, jewelry and elegant beaded art.  SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

Bead ChartBead Chart Pattern Series: Phenomenal Patterns for Phenomenal Beaders
By Sigrid Wynne-Evans
These beautiful, large, complex beaded tapestries are intended for the intermediate to advanced beader working with Delica beads. Each booklet has two patterns. The large tapestry shown on the front cover is rendered in two word charts

BeadCrochettnBead Crochet
by Bethany Barry
“Beading is an exploding field of colorful creativity, and bead crochet offers unique and exciting ways to use and play with beads,” says author Bethany Barry, a self-taught beader and teacher
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bdbThe Beader’s Bible: Over 300 great charts for bead weavers
By Claire Crouchley
If you’re looking for beadweaving charts that include every subject area, you’ll love this colorful book. The patterns appear to be evenly divided between square stitch/loomwork (square grid) and peyote/brick stitch (staggered grid),

BBB-004tnEasy Beadwoven Bracelets
Most of the clever projects in this booklet are by Anna Nehs and were not published in Bead&Button magazine. The 8 bracelets and one earring project are easy enough for a novice beader and interesting enough to appeal to all. SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

Beaded Embellishment: Techniques & Designs for Embroidering
By Amy C. Clarke and Robin Atkins
Rich on history and technique, this definitive work by two leading bead workers offers the first comprehensive look at the vast opportunities for self-expression with beads on cloth

The Beading on Fabric Book — Techniques for Bead lovers
by Wendy Simpson Conner
This edition, part of a series of 25 books, is a nutshell of information that covers the essentials of bead embroidery on fabric. Beginning with what works and what does not work, Wendy details fabrics and threads

Beading with Right Angle Weave3Beading with Right Angle Weave
By Christine Prussing
Don’t let the two needles spook you! If you can tie your shoelaces, you can learn this unique beading stitch - called RAW in beading circles - that creates delightfully supple and versatile beadwork for flat or sculptural projects.

Beadwork® Creates Beaded Bags
by Jean Campbell
You don’t have to pay top dollar in a fashion boutique to sport a handbag with style. “Beadwork Creates Beaded Bags: 30 Designs” is the newest addition to the Beadwork Creates Series

Sculptural Necklace from A Beady Eyed Women's Guide to Exquisite Beadwork: The Series
By Jeannette Cook and Vicki Star
Combining 30 years of beading and teaching experience, Vicki Star and Jeannette Cook have produced a series of easy to use instruction books, consisting of five "Primers", each covering specific bead-working techniques

The Beadecked Ornament Patterns for Beaded Ornaments, Book 4
by Laura Jansen
Part of a series of pattern books, this fourth addition features 9 patterns of beaded covers for an average-sized glass ornament of 2-5/8”. Color covers offer a image of each of the variations).

The Complete Guide to Beading Techniques: 30 Decorative Projects
By Jane Davis

Coupled with detailed, gorgeous photos, readers will find 30 unique and creative projects for the home, jewelry box and sewing room. Projects include an amulet bag, sun catcher, lampshade and a pinch purse.

PictureCreative Bead Weaving: Guide to Classic Off-Loom Stitches
By Carol Wilcox Wells

After admiring Carol Wilcox Wells' beautiful beadwork in several publications, I finally met her when I took her Gilded Cage Necklace class at Embellishment last spring.

Bookcover embeaderyEmbeadery: Using Classic Embroidery Stitches in Beadwork
By Margaret Ball
It’s amazing how things come together. I was recently asked to recommend sources for bead embroidery information. Had I seen Margaret’s new book then, it would have been at the top of my list.

Forever in Beads Memories & Nature Transformed into Beads
By Barbara E. Elbe
The author of Beaded Images, Beaded Images II, Back to Beadin’, and Amulet Obsession brings you Forever In Beads. Nine beautiful new patterns bring nature and memories to life. Predominantly horizontal and vertical brick stitch patterns,

French-Beaded Flowers New Millennium Collection
by Dalene Kelly

This is an intriguing bead craft born from a European country pastime of collected designs of arrangements and memorial wreaths. It is more sculptural than needlework, intended for display as flower arrangements or jewelry.

Knit and Crochet With Beads
by Lily M. Chin
Add some spice to your needlework! Lily Chin, possibly the world’s most well-known knitter and crocheter, has developed her savvy design talents to include the trendy approach to knitting and crocheting: adding bead

More French Beaded Flowers
by Dalene Kelly

Beading projects bloom year round with the new guide to French-beaded flowers. “More French-Beaded Flowers” provides 38 patterns for gorgeous beaded blossoms, leaves, garden insects and more.

Netted Beadwork
by Diane Fitzgerald
Get set for an expert lesson from bead expert Diane Fizgerald - well known teacher, author and designer in “Netted Beadwork”, your guide to creating beautiful jewelry, home decor and more using the netting technique.

One Bead At A Time: Exploring Creativity with Bead Embroidery
By Robin Atkins

This is a small square book that is a surprising gem, one as intimate in size as it was in the subject of creativity and healing in beadwork. There are about 25 individual pieces shown in excellent detailed photos

BBB-008 tnSeed Bead Chains
Bead&Button
All but one of the projects in this booklet were previously published in Bead&Button. The new project is a handsome crystal and seed bead lariat by Tracy Bretl. 
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Terrific Tassels & Fabulous Fringe Heirloom Accents from Modern Materials
by Cari Clement
A project book of dangly goodies, the instructions are essentially a how-to of using the Tassel Master tool, now popping up in craft stores of national presence.

Front Cover smallThe Three-Bead Brick Stitch: Necklace Expressions
By Carole Collier

Carole Collier has written a handsome book full of jewelry designs using the Brick stitch (also known variously as the Comanche or Paiute stitch). Possibly this is the only book which teaches the three drop brick stitch, used throughout the projects.

Beading TNBeading with Cabochons: Simple Techniques for Beautiful Jewelry
by Jamie Cloud Eakin
The subtitle of this book is absolutely true. If you’re an enthusiastic sort of beader and reader like me, you’ll probably want to plunge into this book somewhere in the middle and start with one of the stunning designs

Bijoux en Cristal TNBijoux en Cristal: Tissage de Perles (Crystal Jewels:
by Marie le Sueur

This beautiful book features directions for eight jewelry ensembles, inspired by the Art Deco period. The ensembles typically include a necklace, bracelet, and earrings, and sometimes a ring or brooch as well.

 

Bijoux En Cristal-LaceTNBijoux en Cristal: Dentelles de Perles (Crystal Jewels: Bead Lace)
by Marie le Sueur
If you’re ready for a bit of a challenge and a sense of thrilled accomplishment, this book is the jewel in Marie’s crown of beading books. It is filled with the most delicate and beautiful lace motifs woven in beads

QuickStitchBeadingTNQuick Stitch Beading
by Easy-Does-It-Series of Kalmbach Books
This collection of eight projects introduces beaders to the many possibilities of stitching. Beaders will learn a variety of stitches, such as netting, peyote, and square stitch. They will also learn to incorporate beads into the stitching.
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Batemanpeepers and creepers tnPeepers and Creepers
by Sharon Bateman
Sharon’s adorable peepers first appeared in an early issue of Bead&Button and were such a hit that she had to publish this booklet. She has added a few refinements to the original peeper and brought her charming sense of humor into these new critters. Being Sharon, she adapts her basic technique to create puppies, flop-eared puppies, bunnies, lady bugs, and bees. 

Bagues en Cristal TNBagues en Cristal: Dentelles de Perles (Crystal Rings: Bead Lace)
Marie le Sueur

“Why is that crazy Alice recommending books in French!?” I hear you cry. The main reason is that this book (and the next two) by Marie le Sueur is really great – it’s filled with wonderful and unusual circular bead designs.

BeadEmbroideryTheCompleteGuideTNBead Embroidery: The Complete Guide
by Jane Davis
“Revitalize classic embroidery stitches for a contemporary look simply by adding beads to your needlework. Learn how to embroider with beads on anything from bags and boxes to pillows and purses with Bead Embroidery:

BeadingByMachineTNBeading by Machine
by Yvonne Perez-Collins
A guide to sewing machine and serger techniques, featuring embroidery, stringing, dimensional beading, cut work, fringe work and jewelry making. Beading by Machine offers simple, innovative techniques

BeadedAdornment TNBeaded Adornment
by Jeanette Shanigan
“Beadwork – an art form believed to relieve stress as well as satisfy the creative urges inherent in us all – is growing in popularity as a craft in which people can express their individuality

CrazyQuiltDecor TNCrazy Quilt Décor
by J. Marsha Michler
“Crazy quilting expert, J. Marsha Michler, gives you the tools to crazy quilt every room in your home. Her easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations guide you through seven techniques and over 50 projects.

CrystalLaceNecklacePatternsTNCrystal Lace Necklace Patterns: Bead Weaving Technique
by Sandra D. Halpenny
Net bead weaving is one of the easiest bead weaving stitches to learn and do. This book takes you through 16 necklace patterns with beautiful, full color illustrations and step-by-step directions.

RebelliousBeads tnRebellious Beads
Written by Rebecca Brown-Thompson. Illustrated by Sharon Bateman
An innovative and inspiring adventure in stitch manipulation using five basic bead stitches: bead embroidery, brick, square, peyote, and right angle weave. From flat to three-dimensional beadwork, this book covers a range of shapes

BeadsInBloomtnBeads in Bloom: The Art of Making French Beaded Flowers
by Arlene Baker
“Get ready for a masterful lesson in flower power from accomplished bead expert Arlene Baker, who shares more than 25 years of French beaded flower making techniques in Beads In Bloom,

BeadWeavingStitchestnBeadweaving Stitches
by Bead&Button Projects Easy-Does-It-Series
“Are you irresistibly drawn to those walls and racks of rainbow-hued see beads? The colors and varieties are so wonderful that it’s hard to resist picking up a tube of hank every now and then . SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

BeadedAdornmentstnBeaded Adornments: Creating New Looks for Clothes & Accessories
by Elizabeth Gourley & Ellen Talbott

Spectacular and eye-catching, beads have been used as personal adornments for centuries. Today beads are available in a dazzling array of appealing colors, sizes, and shapes SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

 

ArtOfBeadedBeadsTNThe Art of Beaded Beads: Exploring Design, Color & Technique
by Jean Campbell

Learn how to create 40 stunning beads entirely out of beads, and then make your own gorgeous variations. Use techniques lake ladder stitch and netting to craft different shapes and patterns. SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

 

beadedbeadstnBeaded Beads
by Bead&Button Projects Easy-Does-It-Series
“Making your own beads with smaller beads is a great way to get an upscale look without purchasing expensive art beads. SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

 

seedbeadjewelrytnSeed Bead Jewelry
by Bead&Button Projects Easy-Does-It-Series

“After the Venetians developed the technology to make seed beads centuries ago, these shimmering bits of glass have sparked creativity worldwide.  SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

 

BeadingWithPeyoteStitchtnBeading with Peyote Stitch
by Jeanette Cook and Vicki Star
Beading with Peyote Stitch includes a brief history, a tools and techniques section, projects, and a gallery of peyote-stitched beadwork. Beading with Peyote Stitch begins with historical photographs and a discussion

BeadingWithBrickStitchtnBeading with Brick Stitch
by Diane Fitzgerald
Beading with Brick Stitch focuses on one of the world’s most popular bead stitches. This unique guide presents 10 exciting beading projects while guiding the reader thorough a journey of technique and rich cultural history

BeadingOnFabricTNBeading on Fabric: Encyclopedia of Bead Stitch Techniques
by Larkin Jean Van Horn
“Bead by bead, stitch by stitch, this concise technique book shows you how to add bead embellishment to your work. Have you ever wanted to add beaded embellishment to your wearable art 
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BeadingOnALoomTNBeading On A Loom
by Don Pierce

“The perfect volume for both the beginner looking for a new technique and the advanced bead worker already familiar with the loom-beading process.
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BEOBookmidtnBead-Embellished Objects
by Jeanette Shanigan

“Once the jewelry box is full to overflowing with items of beaded personal adornment, those obsessed with beads begin looking for things around the house to embellish with beads.

NewBeadweavingtnThe New Beadweaving: Great Projects with Innovative Materials
by Ann Benson
“Inventive beading projects that will introduce you to varied techniques. Make beautiful use of different beads and innovative materials available today in designs that are practical and decorative. SAVE 10% BY CLICKING HERE

SeedBeadSavvyTNSeed Bead Savvy: The Best of Bead&Button Magazine
by Bead & Button Books

“Stunning seed bead projects-from simple to sophisticated. Individual seed beads are tiny, but they play a huge role in making beaded jewelry.  
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BeadingWithHerringboneTNBeading with Herringbone Stitch
by Vicki Star

“Herringbone stitch, a versatile South African off-loom bead technique that feels like snakeskin and has a visible chevron pattern, is a favorite among beaders, yet no other book has devoted itself entirely to this method.

SimpleGlasstnSimple Glass Beading (Book and craft kit)
by Dorothy Wood

“Over 35 designs and simple techniques, plus essential materials including 1800 beads to make fabulous beaded projects Learn how to create and embellish stunning jewelry, accessories and other items.

ZuluInspiredBeadworktnZulu Inspired Beadwork: Weaving techniques and projects
by Diane Fitzgerald

Celebrating the culture of South Africa’s indigenous Zulu population, this jewelry making book by bead master Diane Fitzgerald showcases 25 stunning projects using dozens of previously unpublished beadwork techniques.

SeedBeadStitchingtnSeed Bead Stitching: Creative Variations on Traditional Techniques
by Beth Stone
“Create fun, stylish jewelry with seed beads. Challenge your imagination and make beautiful bead-stitched jewelry with colorful seed beads and eye-catching accents. Clear step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs.

BeadRomantiquetnBead Romantique: Elegant Beadweaving Designs
by Lisa Kan

Create feminine, romantic, heirloom-quality jewelry with Bead Romantique: Elegant Beadweaving Designs, a unique jewelry collection inspired by art throughout history.

BeadingtnBeading with Cubes and Triangles
by Alice Korach
There’s a reason why cubes and triangles are underrepresented in project books. They’re tricky beads to use well with those sharp angles and big holes. And I’d done very little with them for that very reason. 

Beading2tnBeading with Cubes and Triangles 2
by Alice Korach

I’ve always had a horror of not preparing enough food when I entertain, and I approached Beading with Cubes and Triangles the same way. I created twice as many projects as would fit in one book, so we have Cubes and Triangles 2.


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