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BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO BEAD NETTING

By Madeleine Rollason

(paperback) 96 pages, colour (2007) £9.99 + £ 2.00 p&p (Code no sp3805)

In this colourful and inspiring book. Maddie shows the reader how to produce beautiful and imaginative designs using various kinds of bead netting. All the stitches and basic techniques are explained using clear step-by-step photographs and there are 8 easy to follow projects for making purses, jewellery and other items. .

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PEYOTE STITCH BEADING PROJECTS The Best of Bead & Button Magazine

Compiled by Julia Gerlach

(paperback) 96 pages, colour (2005) £14.95 + £ 1.050 p&p (Code no sp3809)

Many projects selected from 11 years of publication of Bead & button magazine, this book contains the very best designs for beautiful jewellery, bags and objects that make peyote stitch (sometimes referred to as gourd stitch) supremely relevant for today's bead artist. Sections on Jewellery, Beaded Beads, Amulet Bags and Home DÈcor. .

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BEAD KNITTED BAGS (+DVD)

By Julia S Pretl

(paperback) 112 pages, colour (2006) £16.95 + £ 2.00 p&p (Code no sp3810)

In this book and its companion DVD (kept in a plastic wallet inside the front cover) beadwork artists Julia pretl shares what she learned about the Old World techniques of bead knittin with modern-day beaders and knitters. The book has detailed instructions and drawings for 10 colourful, silky, tapestry-like purses bags and accessories, and the DVD has 20 'over the shoulder' video tutorials leading readers through the basics, including reading graphs. See also Julia's new book Little Bead Boxes. .

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GARDEN OF BEADING

By Lisa Ann Glaver

(paperback) 50 pages, colour (2004) £12.95 + £2.00 p&p (Code no sp3636)

This is a book intended for advanced beaders. Lisa says that beaded dolls are her passion and once she starts beading and a piece begins to take shape, she enjoys the creative process, giving each one the individuality that appears as they are made . The designs were made for cylinder beads such as delicas, but seed beads can be used. There are necklaces, pendants, bags and figures such as Spring Floral necklace, Circle of Friends Pendant, Egyptian bracelet, Earth Angel, Ancient Mother, Love Angels bag, Goddess, Angel of Love, Tiny Goddess, Pixie Doll, Tribal Doll, Tassels, and Floral Dolls.

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BEAD & BUTTON EASY-DOES-IT SERIES: BEADED BAGS

(paperback) 18 pages, colour (2005) £5.25 + £1.25 p&p (Code no sp3614)

A great bag is not just functional - it makes an outfit. This book provides a lovely selection of bags, from a small amulet purse to a sparkling tote bag. Whether sewn or crocheted, beads make these bags different. Crystals and gemstones make big flashy statements while charms and matte glass beads add subdued style to others. The 6 projects include a beaded tote, an embellished linen clutch bag, a fringed drawstring bag, a patchwork handbag, a crochet drawstring pouch and a crochet amulet bag.

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RAIN FOREST BEADED BAGS

by Deb Bergs

(paperback) 32 pages, colour photos and diags. (2004) £8.95 + £2.00 p&p (Code No. sp3217)

This book is designed so that you can mix and match the patterns as fronts and backs. Each design can be used alone with a solid back or combined into colourful combinations. There are creature patterns and beautiful elaborate (almost Persian carpet-like) geometrical patterns to match some of them, so many combinations are possible.

Creatures include yellow frog, tiger, egret, parrot, leopard, fish, red panda, dragonfly etc.

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BEADWORK CREATES BEADED BAGS

by Jean Campbell

(hardback) 96 pages, colour photos and diags. (2003) £12.95 + £1.75 p&p

Fourth of the new series of project books from Interweave Press (the publishers of Beadwork magazine) by the editor. See also Beadwork Creates Necklaces, Beadwork Creates Bracelets and Beadwork Creates Beaded Beads.

30 designs for all different sizes of handbags and pursse which are a far cry from the rectangular amulet bags of a few years ago. Each one of these bags presents a totally new view of the words beaded + bag. The variety of shapes and colours will complement anyone's wardrobe and the array of techniques (off-loom, loomwork, bead crochet and bead knitting) is enough to keep every beadworker satisfied.

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FANTASY BEADED BAGS

by Deb Bergs

(paperback) 32 pages, colour photos and diags (2003) £8.95 + £1.75 p&p

This book is designed so that you can mix and match the patterns as fronts and backs. Each design can be used alone with a solid back or combined into colourful combinations. Several of the designs in this book are the same size as those in 'Spirit Bags' and can be combined with them as well!

Designs include characters and creatures from fantasy and legend, plus many intricate and interlaced patterns.

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FOREVER IN BEADS

by Barbara Elbe

(paperback) 52 pages, colour photos and diags. (2002) £14.50 + £2.25 p&p

For fans of Barbara's books, this one's another winner! It aims to be 'Memories and Nature Transformed into Beads' and succeeds wonderfully as new and beautiful patterns bring these to life. Predominantly horizontal and vertical brick stitch, there is one square stitch pattern and two frameable loom pieces. There are also twelve new earring patterns in the same style as those in Beaded Images and Beaded Images II. If you haven't seen Back to Beadin' and Amulet Obsession yet, try Barbara's other books too!

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BEADED BAG-ETTES

by Mary Harrison

(paperback) 32 pages, colour photos and diags. (2002) £8.95 + £2.00 p&p

A book of projects designed for using Toho (a Japanese manufacturer) "treasures" , seed beads and bugles (equivalents of delicas, seed beads and bugles), including a colour conversion chart between Toho treasures and delicas.

Projects in peyote, brick and herringbone stitches (plus netting and a branched fringe) for bracelets, pouches, bags, frames, bottles etc. Some patterns use little glass bottles.

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PEYOTE STITCH - BEADING 101

by Brenda Whitehead

(paperback) 36 pages, colour throughout (2000) £8.95 + £1.75 p&p

A very good value book with patterns for making amulet bags, bracelets, earrings, brooches/pins, vessels,small "tapestry" hangings with cylinder/delica beads and peyote stitch techniques. See also the other book in this series - Right-Angle Weave Beading 101

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MASTERPIECES FOR BEADWORK

by Sigrid Wynne-Evans

(paperback) 48 pages, colour throughout (2002) £16.95 + £2.00 p&p

Sigrid's new book (her eighth) has 16 complex designs based on classic masterpieces by renoir, Waterhouse, Hughes, Parrish, Da Vinci etc using renaissance, Pre-Raphaelite and Impressionist Styles. Projects are in peyote stitch, brick stitch and loomed beadwork.

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BEADERS OF THE WORLD, UNITE! Vol 1

by Barbara Ann Carroll

(paperback) 28 pages, colour photos & diags (3rd Edition 2000) £14.95 + £1.50 p&p

This is a new and colourful edition of Barbara's first book - a collection of very elaborate patterns for beaded bags and amulet bags. Introduction and working notes, but no step-by-step instructions for beginners. These are beautifully-detailed patterns with colour charts and bead counts for intermediate beaders plus.

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BEADED AMULET PURSES - A Source of Instruction and Inspiration

by Nicolette Stessin

(paperback) 72 pages, Colour photos, B&W diags (4th edn 2001) £14.95 + £2.25 p&p

A new edition of this ever-popular amulet purse book. If you missed it before it went out of prin, now's your chance to get hold of a copy!!

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VISIONS VOL 2: NETTED LACE AMULET BAGS

by Paula Adams

(paperback) 72 pages, B&W and colour illos (2000) £17.95 + £2.00 p&p

Features vertical, horizontal and right angle weave netting, peyote stitch and brick stitch and seven detailed projects. Extremely interesting purse shapes and complex necklace forms.Detailed diagrams and descriptions.

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DECORATIVE BEADED PURSES

by Enid Taylor

(paperback) 138 pages, colour photos (1999) £12.95 + £3.00 p&p

A British book of brick, peyote & square stitch, & netted amulet purse designs.

See also Tassel Making for Beginners.

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THE ART OF MAKING HAND-BEADED BAGS

by Karen Torrisi

(paperback) 60 pages, colour photos and b&w diags. (2002) £8.95 + £2.00 p&p

A practical book designed for the novice as well as the experienced bead embroiderer, Karen Torrisis shows you exactly how to emulate the artisans of the past with 16 beautiful handbag projects which are presented with easy-to-follow steps including full descriptions of stitching techniques for cup sequins, bugles, seed beads, rhinestones, bricking, triple seed, loop encrusting, making sequin flowers, beaded loop, triple seed loop encrusting, loose loop fringing, loop borders, loop ended fringing, beading on a ring frame and a lot more……

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CROCHETED HEIRLOOM BEADED BAGS

by Jenny King

(paperback) 32 pages, b&w diags. (1999) £8.50 + £1.00 p&p

An Australian book for making 11 differnt styles of beaded bags and purses, plus a crocheted beaded rope and a bracelet. Has abbreviations in Australian/British/European terminology and also in USA terminology for crocheters.

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SECOND LOOKS

by Suzanne Cooper

(paperback) 40 pages, colour photos (2000) £14.95 + £2.00 p&p

30 split weave necklace patterns -- peyote or brick stitch.

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DIMENSIONS

by Suzanne Cooper

(paperback) 28 pages, colour photos (1999) £14.50 + £2.00 p&p

15 peyote or brick stitch amulet purse, necklace & bracelet designs with added dimension of layers.

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ANOTHER BEADED OBSESSIONS

by Cheryl Assemi et al

(paperback) 22 pages, colour photos (1999) £14.95 + £2.00 p&p

28 amulet purse designs from whimsical to elegant, with cutouts, inserts & additions!

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WILD THINGS

by Valerie Hixson

(paperback) 32 pages, colour photos (1999) £14.95 + £2.00 p&p

14 wild animal patterns with variations for peyote, brick, loom and square stitches.

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WHY NOT MAKE A BEADED AMULET PURSE

by D Ashby & J Woolsey

(paperback, comb-bound) 44 pages, colour photos (1998) £5.95 + £1.25 p&p

Beginners' brick stitch amulet purse book. Authors are British beaders. Various accompanying necklace designs

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AMULET OBSESSION

by Barbara Elbe

(paperback) 88 pages, colour photos (1998) £10.50 + £1.75 p&p

17 intermediate to advanced purses and fringes (horizontal & vertical brick & square stitch)

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BACK TO BEADIN'

by Barbara Elbe

(paperback) 80 pages, 8 colour photos & b&w illustrations (1996) £9.50 + £1.50 p&p

Amulet bags and jewellery using brick stitch, herringbone and right angle weave; crocheted cord jewellery, necklaces etc.

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UNIQUELY YOURS: BEADED AMULET PURSE NECKLACES

by Suzanne Cooper

(paperback) 32 pages, colour photos & illustrations throughout (1996) £14.95 + £2.00 p&p.

24 complex patterns using "even count tabular peyote stitch" method. A very useful, colourful design book.

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BEADED BAGS & MORE

(ed) by J & K Kliot

(paperback) 112 pages, b&w photos & diags (1998) £13.95 + £2.50 p&p

Facsimile edition of popular beadwork instruction books from the 1920's and one from c.1890. Knitted and crocheted beaded bags & a few lampshade patterns. (Trade discounts available -- please enquire)

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BEAD KNITTED PENDANT BAGS

by Therese Williams

(paperback) 32 pages, b&w illustrations & colour cover photos (1995) £8.50 + £1.25 p&p

Instructions and patterns for two types of bead knitted pendant bags (or amulet purses) with embellishments for different effects. (Use 0000 knitting needles - see our FULL CATALOGUE)

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BEAD KNITTED PENDANT BAGS ETC 1

by Therese Williams

(paperback) 48 pages, b&w illustrations & colour cover photos (1996) £8.50 + £1.25 p&p

Instructions for 2 pendant bags and a matching handbag. (Use 0000 knitting needles - see our FULL CATALOGUE)

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BEAD KNITTED PENDANT BAGS ETC 2

by Therese Williams

(paperback) 48 pages, b&w illustrations & colour cover photos (1996) £8.50 + £1.25 p&p

Instructions for 2 pendant bags and a matching handbag. (Use 0000 knitting needles - see our FULL CATALOGUE)

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BEAD KNITTED PENDANT BAGS ETC 3

by Therese Williams

(paperback) 48 pages, b&w illustrations & colour cover photos (1996) £8.50 + £1.25 p&p

Instructions for 2 pendant bags and a matching handbag. (Use 0000 knitting needles - see our FULL CATALOGUE)

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CROCHETED BEADED BAGS

by M. Snouffer

(paperback) 40 pages, b&w illustrations & colour cover photos (1996) £8.25 + £1.00 p&p

An introduction to bead crochet and instructions for making a beaded drawstring bag with several variations.