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12stitch flat peyote
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banded tapestry cuff

k at h y k i n g
technique
:: flat peyote stitch See p. 28 for helpful technique information.
Bring peyote bracelets to life with added texture and dimension by incorporating netting between rows of peyote. Discover an endless variety of designs by changing the widths and placement of the sections. Additional depth and interest are added by using crystals within the netted sections.
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1) peyote strips. Using cylinder beads, work 5 peyote-stitched strips, each 612" long and with the total number of rows divisible by four, as follows: 1 amber, 3 beads wide; 1 salmon, 3 beads wide; 2 green, 4 beads wide; and 1 lavender, 7 beads wide, following the pattern in Fig. 1. Begin each with a 6" tail and keep the working threads attached as you finish each strip, weaving through beads to exit the last bead Fig. 1 added. 2) connecting. Work loops along
the crystal already worked for each new loop (Fig. 3).
Size 15 seed beads in amber AB (A), light blue (B), lavender silver-lined (C), yellow (D), and salmon gilt-lined (E) Size 11 cylinder beads in amber, light green, lavender, and salmon 24 topaz AB2X 4mm Swarovski crystal bicones 24 smoked topaz 4mm Swarovski crystal bicones 6 amethyst 4mm Swarovski crystal bicones for clasp 2 green 14mm 2-hole buttons for clasp Size D nylon beading thread
Materials
Size 12 beading needle Scissors Fig. 3
tools
4) Weave through beads to exit the
FiniShED SizE: 1 3 4 " 6 1 2 "
one edge of the amber strip as follows: string 3A, 1 topaz AB2X bicone, and 3B; skipping 2 beads on the edge of the strip, pass down through the fourth and exit the fifth bead. Repeat for the length of the strip (Fig. 2). Secure the thread and trim close.
3) Connect a
last bead on the opposite edge of the green strip. String 1D, 1E, and 1D; pass down through the next bead of the strip, then up through the following bead. Repeat to add 3-bead loops for the length of the strip (Fig. 4).
5) Repeat Step 2 with the salmon
strip, using 3B, 1 smoked topaz bicone, and 3E for each loop. Repeat from Step 3 to connect the second green strip to the salmon strip and to work 3-bead loops.
green strip to the amber strip by repeating Step 2, passing through Fig. 2
6) Using the thread of the lavender
strip, string 1D, pass through the first 1E on a green strip, string 1D, and pass down through the next bead of the lavender strip and up through the
Fig. 4
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the button (Fig. 6). Repeat to add 2 more crystal fringes, then weave
Fig. 5
following bead (Fig. 5). Repeat for the length of the strip, then pass through beads to the other edge of the lavender strip to connect the second green strip.
7) clasp. Weave through beads to exit the fourth row of a green strip. String 2B, a button, and 35B; pass down through the opposite hole of the button, string 2B, and pass through the bracelet. Pass through the beads and button several times to secure. To work fringe on top of the button, string 1B, 1 amethyst bicone, and 1B; pass back through the bicone and 1B and the next bead on top of
Fig. 7
Fig. 6
KatHy King lives in Cary, North Carolina,

where she is a full-time mother and a parttime jewelry designer. She began playing with beads about sixteen years ago, but really became addicted after taking a peyote class from Carol Wilcox Wells in 1999. Kathy loves all things peyote, but her current interest is in combing sculptural peyote with bead embroidery and fibers.
through beads to exit the other green strip and add the second button. of a green strip, exiting the edge about 6 rows from the end. String enough size 15s to form a loop that fits over a button. Pass through the opposite edge of the strip (Fig. 7). Pass through the strip and loop several times to secure, then weave through beads to make a second loop on the other green strip. F
8) Secure 3' of thread at the other end
resources
check your local bead shop or contact: Janes Fiber and Beads, (888) 497-2665, www.janesfiberandbeads.com.
Pump Up Your Peyote Stitch

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project
Urban Sleek
julie walker
Julie is always looking for new ways to incorporate Czech glass, crystals, and seed beads into beautiful jewelry. Hence this stunning asymmetrical bracelet that will shimmer under big-city lights.
technique
:: two-drop flat peyote stitch See p. 28 for helpful technique information.
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1) peyote base. Use 5' of thread to
string 1 size 11; pass through it again to form a tension bead, leaving a 15" tail. Use size 8 cylinders to work a strip of two-drop peyote stitch that is 8 beads wide and about 5" long (Fig. 1).
3) picot edging. String 2 size 11s, 1 size 8, and 2 size 11s; pass down through the next pair of edge beads, then up through the following pair. String 2 size 11s, 1 size 8, 1 fire-polished, 1 size 8, and 2 size 11s; pass down through the next pair of beads, then up through the following pair to exit the edge (Fig. 3a). Repeat for the length of the base strip, then pass through the base to work picots up the other side.
10 g size 11 Japanese seed beads 5 g size 8 Japanese seed beads 15 g size 8 cylinder beads 24 gray AB 3mm fire-polished rounds 9 erinite AB2X 6mm crystal bicones 6 smoky topaz 8mm fire-polished rondelles 3 clear AB 8mm glass discs or buttons 3 sterling silver 3mm daisy spacers Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
Materials
Size 11 beading needle Scissors Fig. 1
tools
FiniShED SizE: 7"
seed bead, 3 size 11s, 1 size 8, 1 crystal, 1 size 8, 3 size 11s, 1 size 8, 1 crystal, 1 size 8, 3 size 11s, 1 size 8, 1 crystal, 1 size 8, 3 size 11s, 1 size 8, and 23 size 11s; pass back through the last size 8 to form a loop. Check that the button fits through the loop and adjust if necessary. String 3 size 11s, 1 size 8, 3 size 11s, 1 size 8, 1 rondelle, 1 size 8, 3 size 11s, 1 size 8, 3 size 11s, 1 size 8, 1 rondelle, 1 size 8, 3 size 11s, and 1 size 8; pass through the second pair of beads at the end of the base. Repeat entire step twice, passing through the fourth pair of beads for the second loop, then passing back through the entire last row for the third loop (Fig. 2).
2) clasp loops. String 1 size 8
resources
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check your local bead shop or contact: Seed beads and FireLine braided beading thread: Janes Fiber and Beads, (888) 497-2665, www.janesfiberandbeads.com. Czech glass and crystals: The Bead Cage, (937) 395-0590, www.beadcage.net.
b Fig. 3
4) buttons. Remove the tension
bead at the start of the base and use the tail thread to pass back through 1 edge bead, exiting at the middle of the first pair of cylinders. *String 1 size 8, 1 disc, 1 daisy spacer, and 1 size 11; pass back through the spacer and rondelle. String 1 size 8 and pass through the next 3 beads of the base (Fig. 3b). Repeat from * to add 2 more buttons across the base, then weave back through the beads and buttons to reinforce. Secure thread and trim close. F
Fig. 2
Julie WalKer (aka j. letitia designs) is the proud mother of four and NaNa to one (Andre). She has been beading for eleven years and designing her own jewelry for nine of those years. She is the owner of The Bead Cage in Kettering, Ohio, www.beadcage.net.
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project
pyramids along the nile

pat m ay e r
technique
The anticipation and excitement of the arrival of the King Tut exhibition in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, stirred up a frenzy of interest in all things related to that civilization. Pat was inspired to design a collection of Egyptian jewelry based on a photo of a funerary neckpiece believed to have been made circa 330 b.c. She learned how to make the triangles from Jeannette Cook and Vicki Stars book Beading with Peyote Stitch (Interweave, 2000).
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1) ribbon base. Work odd-count
peyote stitch to make a 15" ribbon. Rows 13: Use 6' of doubled waxed thread and the size 11 needle to string 6 green, leaving a 7" tail; pass back through the fourth bead. String 1 green and pass back through the second bead. String 1 green and tie a knot with the tail thread; pass back through the last bead strung (Fig. 1).
3) triangle. Each triangle is worked one side at a time, from the center out, using odd- and evencount turns as necessary to decrease. Use a size 13 needle to accommodate passing through beads several times. Center Rows: Use 2' of thread to string 13 beads and work 4 rows of evencount peyote stitch, 12 beads wide. At the end of the fourth row, string 1 bead and pass through the up bead on the opposite side, forming the tip of the triangle (Fig. 4).
Size 11 cylinder beads in 22k goldplated, aqua, and dark green 36 red size 8 white-heart seed beads 1 toggle clasp Size D nylon beading thread in gold and dark green Beeswax
Materials
Size 11 and 13 beading needles Scissors
tools
FiniShED SizE: 16"

Continue in this manner to finish one side of the triangle, then weave through beads to work the other side. Secure the tail threads and trim close. Repeat to make 13 triangles.
4) Secure 4' of doubled waxed thread
Fig. 1
String 1 green and pass back through the next up bead in the previous row; repeat once. Row 5: String 1 green and pass back through the next up bead in the previous row; repeat once. To make an odd-count turn, string 1 green and pass under the loop of thread connecting the previous rows; pass back through the last bead strung (Fig. 2).
Row 4:
Fig. 3
Left Row 1: Left Row 2:
Fig. 4
Fig. 2
Repeat Rows 4 and 5 for 15", following the pattern in Fig. 3.

2) clasp. Work decreases at the end of the ribbon, tapering to a single bead for the final row. String the ring half of the toggle; weave through beads and the toggle several times to secure; trim. Repeat with the tail thread at the other end of the ribbon, working a 3-bead ladder to attach the bar half of the toggle (Fig. 3).
Work 6 beads; turn. Work 5 beads, then weave through beads to turn around and pass back through the last bead strung (Fig. 5).
at the center of the ribbon, leaving a 2' tail. String 1 red and pass through the center bead at the base of a triangle. Pass through 2 beads to turn around, then pass back through the center bead, the red, and into the ribbon. Weave through beads to exit the fourth edge bead. String 1 red, pass down through the third and up through the fourth base beads and back through the red and into the ribbon. Weave through the ribbon to exit 7 beads away and attach the next triangle. Repeat, attaching each triangle with 3 red beads, then use the tail thread to finish the other half of the necklace. F
Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is torn between exploring the town to enjoy all the exciting art and unpacking her beads to create her own art.
pat Mayer is delighted to have moved to
resources
check your local bead shop or contact: Delica cylinder beads, nylon beading thread, and all other materials: Janes Fiber and Beads, (888) 497-2665, www .janesfiberandbeads.com.
Fig. 5
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project
tractor tread bracelet

tippy mueller
technique
This bracelet tells a love story between the designer and her husband, Vince. When Vince retired from teaching school, Tippy wanted to share her passion for beading with him. She created this peyote-stitched bracelet embellished with horizontal ridges for him, and now the couple teaches the project together.
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artists tip
End and start threads by weaving through beads, then burning the tails off close to the work using the thread burner. Since this project uses a double thread, the beads are full of thread and the tails stay in place.
1) peyote band. Use doubled
3) tread. Exit the seventh row, 3 beads in from one edge. String 1 silver and pass through the next bead of the same row so that the silver bead sits in the ditch between 2 rows. Repeat to add 5 turquoise, then 1 silver across the band (Fig. 2). String 1 silver
Materials
5 g of copper size 11 cylinder beads 5 g of turquoise size 11 cylinder beads 2 g of silver size 11 cylinder beads 5-strand sliding bar clasp 10 silver 4mm jump rings 10 silver 4mm soldered rings Size B nylon beading thread
tools
Fig. 2 Size 11 beading needles Scissors Flat-nose pliers (optional) Thread burner (optional)
thread to work a strip of flat peyote stitch 20 beads wide by 712" long. Note: The silver bracelet is 22 beads wide.
2) clasp. Use an open jump ring to attach a closed jump ring to each of the loops of the bar clasp. Stitch the closed jump rings to each end of the band about 4 rows in, so that the soldered rings come just to the edge (Fig. 1).
and pass back through the last silver. String 1 turquoise and pass back through the next bead on top of the band; repeat across, ending with 1 silver (Fig. 3). Weave through the band
FiniShED SizE: 8"
Fig. 3
tippy and Vince Mueller teach a series of beadwork classes at Paradise Valley Community College and Glendale Community College in the Phoenix, Arizona, area. Since 2002, Tippy has taught over sixty beading techniques in six craft and sewing stores in the Phoenix area. You can read more about her at www.beadwithtippy.com.
Fig. 1
to turn the needle around and pass through the tread again to reinforce. Weave through the edge of the band to work another tread 4 to 6 rows after the last one. Repeat for the length of the band. F
resources
check your local bead shop or contact: Delica cylinder beads, sliding bar bracelet clasp, nylon beading thread, and thread burner: Beadsmith (wholesale only), (732) 969-5300.
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project
1) roW 1. Form the base row of the
cuff by working 7 conjoining rings with circular peyote stitch: Row 1, Ring 1, Rounds 1 and 2: Use 2' of thread to string {1A and 1B} sixteen times. Tie a knot to form a tight circle; pass through the first 2 beads strung. Row 1, Ring 1, Round 3: Work 1C in each stitch. Step up by passing through the first bead strung in this round. Note: Continue to step up at the end of each of the following rounds in the same manner. Row 1, Ring 1, Round 4: Work 1D in each stitch. Row 1, Ring 1, Round 5: Work 1E in each stitch. Row 1, Ring 1, Round 6: Work 1F in each stitch. Row 1, Ring 1, Round 7: Work 1G in each stitch (Fig. 1). Secure the thread and trim.
Fig. 1: The first completed ring
pixilated peyote
m e l i n d a b a r ta
Row 1, Ring 2, Rounds 16:
Row 1, Ring 2, Round 7:
Pass through one Ring 1, Round 7 G; the next Ring 2, Round 6 F; and the next Ring 1, Round 7 G to join Rings 1 and 2. Continue around as before, working 1G in each stitch (Fig. 2). Secure the thread and trim.
Ring 1.
Repeat as for
technique
:: circular and flat peyote stitch See p. 28 for helpful technique information.
This peyote-stitched cuff was inspired by the patterned paper swatchs whimsical dotted lines, bold colors, and repetitious circles.
Fig. 2: Joining Rings 1 and 2

Row 1, Rings 37:
Repeat Ring 2, positioning each new ring opposite the previous join to complete Row 1.
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2) roW 2. Continue in circular peyote
stitch to make 7 rings that connect to one another and the rings of Row 1: Row 2, Ring 1: Repeat Row 1, Ring 1, Rounds 16. To work Round 7, pass through the Row 1, Ring 1, Round 7 G that is 2G left of the center top (Fig. 3a); the next Row 2, Ring 1, Round 6 F; the next Row 1, Ring 1, Round 7 G; and the next Row 2, Ring 1, Round 6 F. Continue around Row 2, Ring 1, working 1G in each stitch (Fig. 3b). Secure the thread and trim.
3) toggle clasp. Use 3' of thread and flat peyote stitch to make 2 toggle bars embellished with picots: Rows 1 and 2: String 1A, 1B, 10 gold size 15s, 1B, and 1A. Rows 314: Work peyote stitch with 1 bead in each stitch in the following pattern: 1A, 5 gold size 15s, and 1B (Fig. 5). zip together Rows 14 and 1 to form a tube.
Fig. 5: Working the first toggle bar

Tube ends:
Fig. 3: Connecting the first ring of Row 2 to

Row 1
Row 2, Ring 2:
Repeat Row 1, Ring 1, Rounds 16. To work Round 7, pass through a Row 2, Ring 1, Round 7 G on the right side of the ring (Fig. 4a); the next Row 2, Ring 2, Round 6 F; and the next Row 2, Ring 1 G. Work 3 stitches with 1G in each stitch. Connect the bottom right edge of this ring to the top left edge of Row 1, Ring 2 as before. Continue around Row 2, Ring 2, working 1G in each stitch (Fig. 4b). Secure the thread and trim.
a b
Weave through the beads to an end bead. String 1B, 1 gold size 15, and 1B. Pass down through the next edge bead and up through the following one. Repeat around to add a total of 4 picots (Fig. 6a). Pass through the center of the tube, string 1 matte metallic leaf iris size 8 seed bead, pass back through the tube (Fig. 6b),
b
1 g matte metallic 24k gold size 15 seed beads 1 g opaque luster desert rose size 15 seed beads (A) 1 g metallic iris dusty green size 14 seed beads (B) 2 g galvanized wine size 11 seed beads (C) 2 g matte metallic 24k gold size 11 seed beads (D) 1 g matte metallic green iris size 10 cylinder beads (E) 2 g fuchsia-lined clear size 10 rounded triangles (F) 2 g matte bronze iris size 11 pointed triangles (G) 4 matte metallic leaf iris size 8 seed beads Pale green nylon beading thread
Materials
tools
Size 12 beading needle Scissors
FiniShED SizE: 1 3 4 7"

15s, pass back through the F, string 7 gold size 15s, pass back through the D and a gold size 15 of the tube (Fig. 7). Repeat the thread path several times to reinforce. Secure the thread and trim. Repeat entire step to attach a second toggle to Row 1, Ring 7 at the other end of the cuff. F
Melinda barta is editor of Beadwork
magazine. She is the author of Custom Cool Jewelry (Interweave, 2008) and Hip to Stitch (Interweave, 2005) and coauthor of Mixed Metals (Interweave, 2009). Visit www.melinda barta.com.
a Fig. 6: Tubes picot and cap beads
string 1 matte metallic leaf iris size 8 seed bead and pass through the tube again; repeat the thread path several times to reinforce. Repeat the picot embellishment on the other side of the tube. Attachment: Weave through beads to exit a gold size 15 near the center of the tube. String 1D, 7 gold size 15s, 1F, and 6 gold size 15s. Pass through 1G in Row 2, Ring 1 at the end of the cuff and weave through beads to exit the adjacent G, toward the G just exited. String 6 gold size
resources
check your local bead shop or contact: Cylinder beads and dusty green seed beads: Janes Fiber and Beads, (888) 497-2665, www.janesfiberandbeads.com. Galvanized wine seed beads: Lunas Beads and Glass, (970) 668-8001, www.lunas beads.com. Pointed Toho triangles: Bead Cache, (970) 224-4322, www.bead-cache .com. Nylon beading thread, Miyuki rounded triangles, and all other beads: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www .beyondbeadery.com.
Fig. 4: Attaching the second ring of Row 2

to Row 1
Row 2, Rings 37:
Repeat Row 2, Ring 2 for a total of 7 conjoining rings.
Fig. 7: Attaching the toggle bar
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project
nola bracelet
nancy zellers
techniques
:: flat peyote stitch :: tubular brick stitch See p. 28 for helpful technique information.
Theres an old jazz song that goes through Nancys head. From when or where the song comes, she doesnt know. The song is about Nola, a very classy dame, and this peyote- and brick-stitched bracelet is dedicated to her.
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1) Flat band. Use 5' of thread to
work a strip of flat peyote stitch, starting with 14 chocolate brown cylinder beads. Make the strip about 78" long, so it will just fit over your hand. Join the ends.
2) bead ropes. Use 5' of thread to make a ladder three beads long, using light green seed beads. Connect the first and last beads. 3) Work tubular brick stitch from the ladder base until the rope fits around the flat band. notice that each row starts with 2 beads and that the third bead in the row is connected to the first bead of the row before starting the next row, just as in larger brick tubes. Connect the ends of the rope. 4) Make a second rope like the first. 5) Keeper bands. Use 5' of thread
10 g chocolate brown size 11 cylinder beads 4 g rhodium-plated size 11 cyclinder beads 9 g light green size 11 or 12 seed beads Size D or B nylon thread to match beads
Materials
Size 10 beading needle Scissors
tools
FiniShED SizE: 7 1 2 "

fit around the chocolate flat band and the 2 light green ropes, about 60 rows. notice that a little extra length will be needed so the strip can fit closely around the ropes. Repeat for a total of 6 bands. the chocolate flat band. Wrap one of the keeper bands around both, connecting the ends of the keeper band.
6) asseMbly. Center the ropes on
Tack the keeper band to the flat band to keep its position. Tack down the keeper band on each side of the ropes, passing through the keeper band on the back side of the flat band if possible.
7) Attach the other 5 keeper bands
evenly around the bracelet. F
to make a strip of flat peyote 3 beads wide, using rhodium-plated cylinder beads. Make the strip long enough to
nancy Zellers lives in Aurora, Colorado, and can be reached at nzbeads@aol .com. She likes to teach beading classes and think up new bracelet designs.
resources
check your local bead shop or contact: Delica cylinder beads, Nymo nylon beading thread, and seed beads: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com.
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project
golden-edged ruffles
shelley nybakke
technique
:: circular and flat peyote stitch See p. 28 for helpful technique information.
Shelley specializes in using Japanese metal seed beads. Her inspiration for this piece was a picture of Sonoko Nozues Lady Rose necklace. To create it, simply make peyote-stitched beaded rings, then link them together in rows.
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1) rings. Make beaded rings with
ruffled edges using one- and two-drop peyote stitch: Rounds 1 and 2: Use 6' of doubled thread to string 34A, leaving a 5" tail. Tie a knot to form a circle and pass through 2A. Round 3: Work 1A in each stitch. Step up for the next round by passing through the first bead of the current round (Fig. 1).
to the last ring completed to create a chain of linked rings: Use 6' of doubled thread to string 34A, leaving a 5" tail. Pass through the center of the first completed ring; tie a knot to form a circle and pass through 2 beads in the circle (Fig. 4). Repeat Rounds 36 to complete the second ring.
2) linKed rings. Join each new ring
Materials
100 g gunmetal size 11 metal seed beads (A) 50 g gold size 11 metal seed beads (B) Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
Size 12 beading needles Scissors
tools
FiniShED SizE: 20"

fourth vertical rings, the fourth and fifth vertical rings, and the fifth and sixth vertical rings. Row 4 (vertical): Repeat Step 2 to complete a vertical ring linked to the first horizontal ring in Row 3. Repeat four times to link 1 vertical ring to each of the 5 horizontal rings. Row 5 (horizontal): Repeat Step 2 to complete a horizontal ring linking the first 2 vertical rings in Row 4. Repeat three times to complete a total of 4 horizontal rings linking the second and third vertical rings, the third and fourth vertical rings, and the fourth and fifth vertical rings added (Fig. 6).
row 1 row 2 row 3 row 4 row 5
Fig. 4
Fig. 1
Round 4:
Work 2A in each stitch. Step up for the next round by passing through the first 2 beads of the current round (Fig. 2).
Repeat twenty times, joining each new ring to the last ring completed for a total of 22 linked rings; this forms Row 1 of the body of the necklace.
3) center rings. Add 6 separate vertical rings to the center of Row 1; add 3 additional rows of rings to form the center necklace: Row 2 (vertical): Repeat Step 2 to complete a vertical ring linked to the ninth ring of Row 1. Repeat five times to link a vertical ring to the tenth, eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth, and fourteenth rings (Fig. 5).
Fig. 2
Rounds 5 and 6:
Work 2B between each 2 beads of the previous round. Step up for the next round by passing through the first 2 beads of the current round (Fig. 3). Secure and trim the tail threads.
Fig. 5
Row 3 (horizontal):
Fig. 6
4) toggle bar. Use 5' of thread to
Fig. 3
Repeat Step 2 to complete a horizontal ring linking the first 2 vertical rings in Row 2. Repeat four times to complete horizontal rings linking the second and third vertical rings, the third and
string 1B, 16A, and 1B. String 2B for the first stitch in each row to create a picot edge. Work 8 rows of peyote stitch. zip up the sides of the peyote panel to create a tube (Fig. 7).
Fig. 7
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5) bail. Pass the thread through the tube of the toggle to exit from the eighth bead from the end. String 1A, pass through the ninth bead in the tube, string 1A, and pass back through the first A added. Work 22 rows of peyote stitch that are 2 beads wide to create a thin band. Pass the band through the last ring of the necklace and attach the end of the band to the peyote toggle tube close
sHelley nybaKKe owns The Bead Parlor in Bloomington, Illinois, where she also teaches a variety of classes and takes great delight in getting people addicted to beads. She thinks a day without beads is hardly ever worth getting out of bed for. Fig. 8
RESOuRCES
check your local bead shop or contact: FireLine braided beading thread and all other materials: The Bead Parlor, (309) 827-7708, www.thebeadparlor.com.
to the starting point (Fig. 8). Weave through several beads to secure and trim tails close to the work. F
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project
arabella bracelet
r e g i n a at k i n s
i deta
1) base. Use the size 12 needle
Choose beads that match a desired color palette and find a way to put them together. This is exactly what inspired Regina to create this elegant, wonderfully textured bracelet.
and seed and bugle beads to peyotestitch the base: Rows 1 and 2: Add a tension bead at the end of 3' of thread, leaving a 12" tail. String {2A and 1B} twice. String 2A. Row 3: String 1A; pass back through the second-to-last A strung in the previous row. String 1B; pass back through the next A of the previous row. String 1A; pass back through the first B of the previous row. String 1A; pass back through the first A of the previous row (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1: Stitching Row 3 of the base

Row 4: String 1A; pass back through
the last A added in the previous row. String 1B; pass back through the next A of the previous row. String 1A; pass back through the B added in the previous row. String 1A; pass back through the next A in the previous row (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2: Working Row 4 of the base

Rows 5 and on:
techniques
:: peyote stitch :: fringe See p. 28 for helpful technique information.
Repeat Row 4 to form a base 6" long or the desired length minus 1". Remove the tension bead; secure the thread and trim.
2) Fringe. Use the size 12 needle to begin 4' of new thread that exits the A at the center of the third-tolast row.
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String 1A, one 4mm pearl of any color, and 3 size 15s of any color; pass back through the pearl, the A, and the A of the next base row to form a fringe (Fig. 3).
bars first loop. String 2 bronze size 15s; pass through the bars first loop. String 2 bronze size 15s; pass through the next 3 size 15s at the end of the base. Repeat to attach each loop of the connector bar to the base (Fig. 5). Reinforce the thread path; secure the thread and trim.
Materials
3 g silver-lined pink size 15 seed beads 3 g crystal gold luster size 15 seed beads 3 g bronze size 15 seed beads 3 g beige-lined crystal size 15 seed beads 5 g bronze size 11 seed beads (A) 14 g bronze 12mm twisted bugle beads (B) 88 total 4mm crystal pearls, including 22 ivory, 18 pink rose, 30 bronze, and 18 white 47 total 6mm crystal pearls, including 11 ivory, 15 brown, 11 pink rose, and 10 beige 1 beige 8mm crystal pearl 2 bronze 258mm 1-to-5 connector bars 1 gold-filled 613mm round magnetic clasp Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
Fig. 3: Adding fringe
Repeat this step, adding a mixture of 4mm and 6mm pearls and size 15s down the center of the base; finish at the bases third row. Note: Avoid pulling the thread too tight, or the Bs will cup or curve. When using larger pearls, it may be necessary to skip 1A at the base center and pass through the next, to relieve the tension in the middle of the bracelet. Secure the thread and trim.
3) ends. Prepare the ends of the base
Fig. 5: Securing a
connector bar
Repeat entire step at the other end of the base.

4) clasp. Attach and embellish the clasp: Clasp: Cut 2' of thread; fold it in half. Use the folded end of the thread to string one half of the clasp. Use the wide-eye needle to thread both thread ends. Pass the needle through the single loop on the outside of one of the connector bars and the folded end of the thread; pull the thread to snug the clasp half to the bar loop. Pass through the clasp and bar loop several times to secure the clasp. Fringe: String 1A, one 4 or 6mm pearl, and 3 size 15s of any color; pass back
tools
Scissors Size 12 beading needle Wide-eye needle
for the clasp:
Connection row:
Use the size 12 needle and begin 12" of new thread that exits an A at one end corner of the base, toward the center of the beadwork. String 10 or 11 bronze size 15s or enough to span the first B at the end of the base; pass through both As at the bases center. String the same amount of bronze size 15s and pass through the A at the other corner of the base (Fig. 4). Repeat the thread path to reinforce.

through the pearl and the A, then loop around the bar loop. Repeat to add 6 to 10 fringes around the clasp, sometimes beginning with 2A to vary their length. Use the 8mm pearl for one of the fringe; this large pearl will hide the clasp when closed (Fig. 6). Secure the thread and trim. Repeat entire step on the other end of the base. F
Beading is a passion that consumes many hours of regina atKinss day. She teaches at local-area bead stores in Georgia and can be contacted at thebeadknot@ gmail.com.
RESOuRCES
Fig. 4: Forming the end connection row
Connector bar:
Center 1 connector bar faceup along the end of the base. Weave through beads to exit between the corresponding size 15s of the
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Fig. 6: Adding the clasp and fringe
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project
flirty flower brooch

louise smith
technique
A few years ago Louise saw some interesting dimensional leaves that some of Carol Horns students were making and experimented with the pattern herself. Then she read Barbara L. Graingers book Dimensional Flowers, Leaves, and Vines and saw how cleverly beaded petals could be joined to make lovely flowers. Using the Horn-inspired leaves, petals here, she created this flower of her own.
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1) FloWer start. Use 7' of conditioned thread to string 1 ivory size 11; slide it to the middle of the thread and pass through it again to form a tension bead. String 23 purple size 11s. Pass back through the fourth bead from the end. Work peyote stitch for the length of the strand. String 1 purple size 11 and pass through the first bead strung; remove the tension bead (Fig. 1).
row, pass down through 2 beads diagonally, heading away from the last bead added, then pass through 1 bead toward the last bead to pass back through it and begin the next row (Fig. 4). Secure the thread by weaving through several seed beads and trim close. Use the tail thread to work the other half of the petal in the same way, leaving the thread to attach the next petal. Fig. 4: Beginning
the next row
200 clear size 15 seed beads 300 purple metallic size 11 cylinder beads 600 ivory-lined clear AB size 11 Japanese seed beads 1 pearl or other 8mm accent bead 1" pin back Purple nylon size D beading thread Thread conditioner Jewelers adhesive
Materials
4) Joining. Make 5 petals, connect-
Scissors Size 12 beading needles
tools
ing them as you go; with the thread exiting the last purple size 11 of the first petal, pass through the corresponding purple size 11 on the second petal, string 1 purple size 11, and pass through the first petal again and the following purple size 11. Pass through the corresponding purple size 11 on the second petal and again through the first petal and the following purple size 11 (Fig. 5). Repeat and
FiniShED SizE: 2"

next to the pearl, and string 7 size 15s; pass down through to the back. Repeat from * to make 1520 loops. Secure the thread and trim. Glue the pin back to the back of the rectangle, using a generous amount of glue on both sides of the pin back, which will help to stiffen the beaded backing. Allow to dry overnight. F
louise sMitH is a retired judge who is
very happy to have a new career as a bead artist and teacher. She can be reached at swanwalk@gmail.com.
Fig. 1: Starting a
petal
Fig. 2: Widening
the petal
2) FloWer center. Work peyote stitch up one side of the strip, beginning with 1 purple size 11, then 8 ivory size 11s, and ending with 1 purple size 11. Pass through the 3 beads at the top, then work 1 purple size 11, 8 ivory size 11s, and 1 purple size 11 down the other side of the strip (Fig. 2). 3) coMplete FloWer. Con-
Fig. 5: Connecting the petals
be precise. You may find it easier to work from the back of the piece with the petals curving away from you.
5) FinisHing. Use two-drop peyote-
tinue to work one side of the strip, decreasing at the beginning and end of each row to make a triangle (Fig. 3). To decrease, pass through the next Fig. 3: Decreasing to form a triangle bead in the last
stitch to work a rectangular piece of beadwork large enough to accommodate the pin back, yet small enough not to show when the completed flower is placed on it. Stitch the completed flower to the rectangle, making sure that no thread shows on either side. For the center, string the pearl and 3 size 15s; pass back through the pearl and rectangle. *Pass up through,
RESOuRCES
check your local bead shop or contact: Nymo nylon beading thread, E6000 jewelers adhesive, Delica cylinder beads, and all other materials: Studio Baboo, (434) 244-2905, www.studiobaboo.com.
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project
frill seeker
t i n a k o ya m a
This bracelet is deceptively simple to make. Begin with a flat peyote band, then bring it to life with ruffled peyote-stitch edges and pearl embellishment.
techniques
:: peyote stitch :: picot See p. 28 for helpful technique information.
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artists tips
If making a larger or smaller bracelet, figure two pearls for every inch of the band. New thread is difficult to tie on while you work the ruffles, so if you have less thread than four times the length of the band remaining before you begin Steps 2 and 4, tie off the remaining thread and start a new one.
1) base. Leaving a 15" tail, use 3' of
conditioned thread and berry size 11s to work a strip of peyote stitch 6" wide (or wide enough to fit around your wrist minus ") and 12 rows long. work two-drop peyote-stitch along one edge: Row 1: Weave through beads to exit one corner of the base. Work across using 2 brown size 11s in each stitch (Fig. 1).
2) First ruFFle. Use size 11s to
of base Row 6, toward the center of the beadwork. String 3 green size 15s and pass through the following base Row 6 bead. String 1 green size 15, 1 pearl, and 1 green size 15; skip one base Row 6 bead and pass through the next (Fig. 3). Repeat until you reach the opposite end of the bracelet.
1 g silver-lined green size 15 seed beads 5 g metallic berry AB size 11 seed beads 3 g matte brown size 11 seed beads 3 g matte amethyst size 11 seed beads 16 fuchsia 4mm potato pearls 1 sterling silver 10mm toggle clasp 1 sterling silver 4.5mm split or jump ring 2 sterling silver 5.5mm split or jump rings Black size D nylon or smoke 6 lb braided beading thread Thread conditioner
Materials
Scissors Size 10 beading needle
tools

Repeat entire step on the other end of the bracelet. Secure all threads and trim. Use the 4.5mm ring to attach the bar half of the clasp to a 5.5mm ring at one end of the bracelet. Attach the ring half of the clasp to the 5.5mm ring at the other end of the bracelet. F
tina KoyaMa is an artist, an instructor, and a
writer in Seattle, Washington. She is currently an artist in residence at the Pratt Fine Arts Center there. View more of Tinas work and kits at www .tinakoyama.com.
Fig. 3: Embellishing the center of the band
4) second ruFFle. Repeat Step 2

Fig. 1: Working Row 1 of the ruffle
Row 2:
on the other long edge of the bracelet.
Work across using 2 berry size 11s in each stitch (Fig. 2).
exit from a berry size 11 at one end of base Row 5, away from the beadwork. String 6 berry size 11s and one 5.5mm ring; pass through the edge berry size 11 in base Row 7 on the same end of the bracelet (Fig. 4). Repeat the thread path to reinforce.
5) clasp. Weave through beads to
RESOuRCES
check your local bead shop or contact: Nymo nylon beading thread, FireLine braided beading thread, and all beads and findings: FusionBeads.com, (888) 781-3559. Kits: Tina Koyama, www.tinakoyama.com.
Fig. 2: Working Row 2 of the ruffle

Row 3:
Work across using 2 amethyst size 11s in each stitch.

Fig. 4: Attaching a ring to one end of the band
3) center. Weave through beads to
exit from a berry size 11 at one end
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project
scheherazade necklace
liz smith
Liz created the rich texture in this simple peyote-stitched ribbon by using a mix of triangle seed beads.
techniques
:: peyote stitch :: fringe See p. 28 for helpful technique information.
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1) ribbon. Use 6' of thread to string
5 triangles leaving a 5" tail. Pass back through the third bead to begin flat peyote stitch. Work a strip 4 beads wide for about 8", making sure the tension of the ribbon remains flexible, not stiff or floppy. Tie the strip in a loose flattened knot near the center (Fig. 1). Continue working peyote
from * for the top edge of the strip back toward the center knot (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3: Working the top picots
Fig. 1: Knotting the ribbon
stitch at each end of the strip for 7" on either side of the knot. Leave the tail threads for attaching the clasp in Step 6.
2) Fringe. Embellish the ribbon with picots and fringe: Bottom Loops: Begin a new thread at the knot and pass through the layers of beads to secure the knot with a few stitches; exit the bottom of the strip to one side of the knot. *String 5 size 15s, skip an edge bead, and pass up through the third bead and down through the fourth. Repeat from * to the end of the strip (Fig. 2).
When you reach the knot, pass through beads to exit the bottom of the strip on the other side of the knot and repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the other half of the strip. Pendant: Pass through the knot beads to exit one of the bottom folds of the knot. String 5 size 15s, 1 biwa pearl, 1 size 15, the focal pearl, 1 size 15, 2 biwa pearls, and 3 size 15s. Pass back through the 2 biwa pearls, 1 size 15, the focal pearl, 1 size 15, 1 biwa pearl, and 1 size 15. String 4 size 15s and pass through the bottom of the knot (Fig. 4). Pass through the beads several times to reinforce.
75 g size 11 triangle beads in assorted bronze finishes 10 g bronze size 15 seed beads About 150 assorted 34mm accent beads (crystals, pearls, stones, and fire-polished glass) 3 gold 412mm biwa pearls 1 gold 12mm focal pearl 5 gold-filled 112" head pins 4" of gold-filled 28-gauge wire 4" of gold-filled long-and-short chain Gold-filled clasp hook Smoke 6 lb braided beading thread
Materials
Beading needle Scissors Wire cutters Chain- or flat-nose pliers
tools
FiniShED SizE: 16"

bead, and 3 size 15s. Pass back through the accent bead, the first size 15, and through the third bead of the loop. String 1 size 15, 1 accent bead, and 3 size 15s. Pass back through the accent bead and the base size 15 bead and through the fourth and fifth beads of the loop. Pass through the first and second beads of the next loop and repeat from * for all the bottom loops (Fig. 5).
Fig. 2: Adding loops to the bottom edge of

the ribbon
Fig. 5: Embellishing the loops with fringe
Top picot:
Pass through the end of the strip to exit the top edge. String 3 size 15s, *pass under the loop of thread between the next 2 triangles, and back through the last bead strung. String 2 size 15s and repeat
3) clasp. Create the necklaces closure:

Fig. 4: Forming the pendant
Embellished loops: Clasp chain:
Pass through beads to exit the second bead of the first loop. *String 1 size 15, 1 accent
Use the tail thread at one end of the strip to string 6 size 15s, the first link of a 1" piece of chain, and 6 size 15s. Pass through the end of the strip and the beads just
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strung several times to secure; trim. Use the tail thread at the other end of the strip to attach a 3" piece of chain. Use 4" of wire to form a wrapped loop that includes the end of the 1" chain; string 1 accent bead and form another wrapped loop that includes the clasp hook (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6: Creating the clasp chain

Dangles:
Use a head pin to string 1 accent bead, then form a wrapped loop that includes the last link of the 3" chain. Repeat to add 4 more dangles to the chain. F
liZ sMitH lives in Los Angeles, California,

amidst a wealth of wonderful beaders and incredible local bead stores. Beading has become her passion, her obsession, and her new career since retiring from teaching elementary school. She loves sharing and teaching seed-bead techniques and feels fortunate to be teaching nationally. Reach her through her website, www.lizsmith designs.com.
RESOuRCES
check your local bead shop or contact: FireLine braided beading thread and all other beads and findings: Creative Castle, (805) 499-1377, www.creativecastle.com, or The San Gabriel Bead Co., (626) 447-7753, www.beadcompany.com. Kits: Liz Smith, lizbead1@sbcglobal.net, www.lizsmith designs.com.
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project
rich ruffles
shelley nybakke
technique
:: one- and two-drop peyote stitch See p. 28 for helpful technique information.
Do you want to feel strong, powerful, in charge of life, but yet feminine at the same time? This bracelet does just that. Metal for strength, with ruffles for femininity.
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1) band. Use a comfortable length of doubled thread to string a tension bead, leaving an 8" tail. Rows 1 and 2: String 72A to fit a 612" wrist. Add or subtract beads to the length as needed to fit your wrist. Rows 38: Peyote-stitch 1A in each stitch. Keep the tension tight. Rows 912: Work 2A in each stitch, continuing to keep the tension tight so the beadwork ruffles. Rows 13 and 14: Work 2B in each stitch (Fig. 1). Secure the working thread and trim; do not trim the tail thread.
Start a new doubled thread that exits the opposite end from where the tail is on Row 1, leaving a new 8" tail (Fig. 2). Repeat Rows 914 to ruffle the opposite edge of the band.
65 g silver-plated or copper size 8 metal seed beads (A) About 300 silver-plated or copper 2mm cornerless cubes (B) 1 silver-plated or copper 9mm ball-andsocket clasp Smoke 10 lb braided beading thread Size 10 beading needle Scissors
Materials
Fig. 2
tools
tach each half of the clasp, weaving through beads and the clasp several times to secure (Fig. 3). Be sure that you attach the clasp so it fits properly into the other clasp half. F
2) clasp. Use each tail thread to at-
FiniShed Size: 7 1 4 "

sHEllEY nYbaKKE owns The Bead Parlor in Bloomington, Illinois, where she also teaches a variety of classes and takes great delight in getting people addicted to beads. She thinks a day without beads is hardly ever worth getting out of bed for.
ReSouRceS
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Fig. 1
Fig. 3
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techniques
F l AT P E Y O T E S T I T C h CIRCulAR PEYOTE STITCh BRICK STITCh
One-drop peyote stitch begins by stringing an
even number of beads to create the first two rows. Begin the third row by stringing 1 bead and passing through the second-to-last bead of the previous rows. String another bead and pass through the fourth-to-last bead of the previous rows. Continue adding 1 bead at a time, passing over every other bead of the previous rows.
String 3 beads and form the first round by passing through the first bead. For the second round, string 2 beads and pass through the next bead of the previous round; repeat twice. To step up for the next round, pass through the first bead of the current round. For the third round, string 1 bead and pass through the next bead of the previous round; repeat all around, then step up at the end of the round. Continue in this manner, alternating the two rounds. You may need to adjust the bead count depending on the relative size of the beads in order to keep the circle flat.
PA S S T h R O u G h V S PA S S B A C K T h R O u G h
above, but with 2 beads at a time instead of 1.

FRINGE
Two-drop peyote stitch is worked the same as
Pass through means to move your needle in the same direction that the beads have been strung. Pass back through means to move your needle in the opposite direction.
F I N I S h I N G A N D S TA R T I N G NEW ThREADS
Exit from your foundation row of beads or fabric. String a length of beads plu s 1 b ea d . S kippin g the last bead, pass back through all the beads just strung to create a fringe leg. Pass back into the foundation row or fabric.
Begin by creating a foundation row in ladder stitch. String 2 beads and pass under the closest exposed loop of the foundation row and back through the second bead. String 1 bead and pass under the next exposed loop and back through the bead just strung; repeat. To decrease within a row, string 1 bead and skip a loop of thread on the previous row, passing under the second loop and back through the bead. To increase within a row, work two stitches in the same loop on the previous row. For circular brick stitch, work increases as needed to keep the work flat; at the end of each round, pass through the first and last beads to stitch them together, then string 2 beads to begin the next round.
TuBulAR BRICK STITCh
Tie off your old thread when its about 4" long by making a simple knot between beads. Pass through a few beads and pull tight to hide the knot. Weave through a few more beads and trim the thread close to the work. Start the new thread by tying a knot between beads and weaving through a few beads. Pull tight to hide the knot. Weave through several beads until you reach the place to resume beading.
PICOT
To make a picot, string three (A) or five (B) beads and weave into the next high bead. This sequence is woven into the gaps of edge beading to create a lacey effect and is sometimes used to transition to decreasing stitches.
a b
Join the foundation row into a circle by passing through the rst and last beads of the row, with the holes facing up. *String 1 bead and pass under the closest exposed loop of the foundation row. Pass back through the same bead and repeat, adding 1 bead at a time. Finish the round by passing down through the rst bead and up through the last bead of the current round. Repeat from *.
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12stitch flat peyote

banded tapestry cuff

Size 12 beading needle Scissors Fig. 3

4) Weave through beads to exit the

FiniShED SizE: 1 3 4 " 6 1 2 "

5) Repeat Step 2 with the salmon

6) Using the thread of the lavender

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1) peyote base. Use 5' of thread to

Size 11 beading needle Scissors Fig. 1

FiniShED SizE: 7"

2) clasp loops. String 1 size 8

4) buttons. Remove the tension

pyramids along the nile

1) ribbon base. Work odd-count

Size 11 and 13 beading needles Scissors

FiniShED SizE: 16"

Repeat Rows 4 and 5 for 15", following the pattern in Fig. 3.

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tractor tread bracelet

:: flat peyote stitch See p. 28 for helpful technique information.

FiniShED SizE: 8"

1) roW 1. Form the base row of the

Fig. 1: The first completed ring

Row 1, Ring 2, Rounds 16:

Row 1, Ring 2, Round 7:

Fig. 2: Joining Rings 1 and 2

2) roW 2. Continue in circular peyote

Fig. 5: Working the first toggle bar

Fig. 3: Connecting the first ring of Row 2 to

FiniShED SizE: 1 3 4 7"

a Fig. 6: Tubes picot and cap beads

Fig. 4: Attaching the second ring of Row 2

Repeat Row 2, Ring 2 for a total of 7 conjoining rings.

Fig. 7: Attaching the toggle bar

1) Flat band. Use 5' of thread to

Size 10 beading needle Scissors

FiniShED SizE: 7 1 2 "

evenly around the bracelet. F

1) rings. Make beaded rings with

2) linKed rings. Join each new ring

Size 12 beading needles Scissors

FiniShED SizE: 20"

4) toggle bar. Use 5' of thread to

1) base. Use the size 12 needle

Fig. 1: Stitching Row 3 of the base

Fig. 2: Working Row 4 of the base

Fig. 3: Adding fringe

Repeat entire step at the other end of the base.

for the clasp:

FiniShED SizE: 7 1 2 "

Fig. 6: Adding the clasp and fringe

flirty flower brooch

4) Joining. Make 5 petals, connect-

Scissors Size 12 beading needles

FiniShED SizE: 2"

Fig. 5: Connecting the petals

Scissors Size 10 beading needle

FiniShED SizE: 6 3 4 "

Fig. 3: Embellishing the center of the band