| Guide Picks - Favorite Project Books | |||||
| There are just so many wonderful project books, I could never name them all! On this list, you'll find a selection of my favorites, ranging from Peyote stitch to wire. They are all a whole bunch of fun! | |||||
1.)Second Looks by Suzanne Cooper
Actually, anything by Suzanne Cooper will qualify as a "best
book"! I'll be adding a review of her latest - so stay tuned!
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2.)Those Bad, Bad Beads
From Virginia Blakelock - this is actually a classic and a book every beader
should own.
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3.) Beadin' with Beady Boop Vol I Both Vol. 1 and Vol 2 are excellent; Boop has never done a patter I didn't love! You will have hours of fun with these books!
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4.) Bloomin' Beads Valerie Hixson always has such fun patterns in her books! This one is a floral delight - and her animal book is amazing. A new book is out - stay tuned for that review, coming soon!
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5.) Beaded Adornment Some adorable projects by Jeanette Shanigan, an inspired Alaskan beader!
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6.)The Beaded Bracelet An incredible amount of information in a small space! These are some fantastic bracelet patterns, and they make great gifts, too!
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7.) Beaded Needlecases by Jennie Might Cute needle case patterns, and so much fun to do! Wear them as necklaces or give them as gifts. They work up fast and are nothing short of gorgeous.
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8.)One Bead at a Time The best inspiration for bead embroidery. I love to just read through and absorb this book - then I find my inspired and ready to bead after some time. Great even if you never plan to bead embroider. I highly recommend.
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9.)Out on a Loom I don't think Margie Deeb is capable of designing a loom pattern that is anything but exquisite. This is another inspirational must-have, without doubt. Even if you don't loom. So beautiful!
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10.) Making Wire Beads Lisa Van Herik made wire an option for me. Prior to that, I felt like I would need a whole roomful of equipment in order to play with wire. This is a excellent first book if you are interested in wire beads.
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