Crochet joins forces with the hot craft of beading in this stylish collection of original projects. By combining fiber, beads, and other attractive materials, today’s crafter can make truly spectacular, professional-looking jewelry: an Art Nouveau necklace and earring ensemble of iridescent seed beads with the look of Tiffany glass; strands of earth-toned beads with matching chunky tubular crochet bracelet; a trio of layered necklaces and pendant of faux jade to cast a mysterious Asian spell; and more than 20 other stunning ensembles.
For the first time in her distinguished career, knitwear and crochet designer Erika Knight has moved into an entirely new area of craft. In Beads & Buttons, she applies her unique flair for colour, texture and design to beading, presenting a collection of 25 must-have jewellery projects.The book is divided into three themes, Natural, Playful and Vintage. Using driftwood, pebbles and shells, hemp twine or leather thonging, the Naturals projects reflect a modern mood within accessories for relaxed, easy-wear simplicity from a simple stone pendant on brightly coloured suede to a beaded cuff bracelet on wire and a pearl and wooden bead cluster necklace.
This craft book aims to show the reader techniques for free-motion application with individual beads on the sewing machine and the use of strung beads on the serger. 17 projects are included, with detailed patterns and instructions.
Combines a fascinating history and guide to the traditional craft of beading with instruction on the practical skills for making and using beads and working at every level from beginner to advanced.
Seed Bead Stitching: Creative Variations on Traditional Techniques (2007)
"Beadwork is a puzzle with infinite solutions," says author and bead artist Beth Stone. In Seed Bead Stitching, she explores the myriad possibilities for creating jewelry with colorful seed beads and beautiful accents such as pearls and gemstones. Step-by-step photographs and illustrations guide readers through the basics of classic stitches and inventive variations, showing them everything they need to create gorgeous beaded jewelry. For beginners, there is an introduction to the basics of beads, threads, and bead-stitching techniques; for intermediate and advanced beaders, there are creative variations and lesser-known stitches.
