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Q+E 3 GATEWAYS BRACELET Phyllis Dintenfass
Create this intriguing textured cuff using peyote stitch,
cylinder beads, and twisted bugles
Q+E 6 SPARKLING MEDALLIONS Amy Haftkowycz
These classic earrings are easy to make using simple fringe
and netting techniques
Q+E 8 CATCH ME A CATERPILLAR Doris Coghill
Combine tubular herringbone stitch and embellished
fringe to create this fabulously fun bracelet
Q+E 12 PETITE CHARM PENDANT Nancy Zellers
Embellish a crystal rivoli with right-angle weave and peyote
stitch for a simply elegant necklace
Q+E 16 MAKING TRACKS Gina Cooper
String together tubular beaded beads in several colors for
a fantastic casual look
Q+E 19 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
Q+E 28 LUCKY CLOVERS Rachel McEnroe
Wear a little Irish luck with sets of four emerald crystals
embellished on a right-angle-weave base of pearls
Q+E 30 CROSSOVER BRACELET Phyllis Dintenfass
Construct this intricately patterned bracelet by linking
multiple herringbone-stitched components
Q+E 34 VICTORIAN PEARL MEDALLION Barbara Falkowitz
Channel the elegance of another era with a bead-
embroidered medallion in pearl and gold
Q+E 38 STAR-CROSSED BRACELET Laina Goodman
Defy the fashion fates with a bracelet featuring
herringbone-stitched petals crossed under a faceted
crystal stone
Q+E 42 CLASSIC QUARTET Roxanne Rogers
Use peyote stitch and picots to form the simple band and
stylish focal of this charming ring
Q+E 46 GATHERINGS: Portland Bead Society
Q+E 48 MORE TECHNIQUES
p. Q+E 12
Petite Charm Pendant
by Nancy Zellers
p. Q+E 28
Lucky Clovers
by Rachel McEnroe
p. Q+E 3
Gateways Bracelet
by Phyllis Dintenfass
p. Q+E 30
Crossover Bracelet
by Phyllis Dintenfass
p. Q+E 16
Making Tracks
by Gina Cooper
APRIL/MAY 2011
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BEADWORK QUICK+EASY april/may 2011 Q+E 3
TECHNIQUES
odd-count peyote stitch
two-drop peyote stitch
ladder stitch
See pp. Q+E 48 and 94 for helpful
technique information.
gateways
bracelet
Phy l l i s Di nt e nf a s s
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MATERIALS
10 g matte black size 11 cylinder
beads (A)
1 g each size 11 cylinder beads in
gold-lined clear (B), brown luster
(C), bronze luster (D), terracotta (E),
matte salmon metallic (F), antique
gold luster (G), transparent brown
matte (H), gray opal (I), silver (J)
1 g bronze matte size 11 seed
beads (K)
1 g gray luster size 8 seed beads (L)
1 g bronze matte sparkle size 2 (6mm)
twisted bugle beads (M)
1 bronze 20mm decorative button
with shank
White size D nylon beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
ENVISION PEEKING THROUGH A GATED window as
you create this modern cuff with twisted bugles and cylinder
beads. Alternate rows of one- and two-count peyote stitch to
make the beading interesting and provide rich texture.
1) CLOSED SECTION. Peyote-stitch the
first portion of the cuff:
Rows 1 and 2: Use 6' of thread to string
14A, leaving a 2' tail.
Row 3: String 2A, skip the 2A previously
strung, and pass through 1A; repeat
three times to add a total of 8A.
String 2A and tie a knot with the work-
ing and tail threads to secure the beads.
Pass back through the last 2A added.
Row 4: String 1B and pass back through
the next 2A from the previous row;
repeat three times to add a total of 4B.
Row 5: String 2A and pass back through
the nearest bead added from the pre-
vious row; repeat to add a total of 10A.
Form a turnaround to step up for the
next and subsequent rows by looping
the thread around the exposed thread
between beads from the previous two
rows and passing back through the
final 2A added in the current row.
ARTI ST S TI PS
If youre using similar colors
for the dots, lay them out in
a row to keep track.
Be sure that the beads snap
into place in each peyote-
stitched row.
Its best to end and begin new
threads in a closed section
rather than in an open one.
To shorten the bracelet, add
fewer rows of dots in the first
section. To lengthen, add
more rows of the background
color on the button end.
I use contrasting-color thread
to accentuate the pixilated
nature of this design.
Row 6: Repeat Row 4, substituting A
for B.
Row 7: Repeat Row 5.
Rows 839: Repeat Rows 46, substitut-
ing the next cylinder-bead color in the
materials list for the B in Rows 8, 12,
16, 20, 24, 28, 32, and 36.
Rows 4043: Repeat Rows 47 (Fig. 1).
2) OPEN SECTION. Form an opening
in the base:
Strip 1: String 2A; pass through the last
2A exited in the previous row and the
2A just added; repeat seven times,
using tight tension to form a ladder-
stitched strip 8 pairs long (Fig. 2
green thread).
Connector: String 12A (Fig. 2blue thread).
Strip 2: String 2A; pass through the last
2A exited on the connector and the
2A just added; repeat six times to
form a matching ladder-stitched strip
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to Strip 1. Stitch the last pair of 2A to
the first 2A in Row 43. Repeat the
entire thread path to reinforce. Weave
through beads to exit from the last
pair of 2A added, toward the inside of
the opening (Fig. 2red thread).
3) POSTS. Add bugle and seed-bead
strands inside the opening:
Post 1: String 1K, 1L, 1M, 1L, and 1K;
pass through the mirror 2A directly
across the opening. Weave through
beads, forming a hidden turnaround,
skip the next 2A, and pass through
the next 2A, toward the inside of
the opening.
Posts 24: Repeat Post 1 three times to
add a total of 4 posts. Weave through
beads to exit from the nearest end 2A
of the connector (Fig. 3).
Repeat Step 1, Rows 343, through Step 3,
reversing the order of the colored beads
Fig. 4: Attaching the button and forming
the decreases
Fig. 1: Finishing the first closed section
added in the Step 1, Row 4 repeats.
Repeat Step 1, Rows 343, through Step 3
again, then repeat Step 1, Rows 343,
reversing the order of the colored beads
in the Step 1, Row 4 repeats.
4) CLASP LOOP. Ladder-stitch an
opening for the button by repeating
Step 2 and adding enough pairs of 2A to
each strip so the opening is large enough
to accept the button. Repeat Step 1,
Rows 6, 5, and 4, to finish the square. If
the space is too large, repeat Step 3, Post
1, to close the openings size. Repeat the
entire thread path again to reinforce.
Secure the thread and trim.
5) BUTTON. Use the tail thread and
A to peyote-stitch 2 rows or enough to
adjust for size, working in the same
two-drop/one-drop pattern. Work an-
other row, stringing the shank of the
button to form the center stitch instead
of using 2A. Work 2 more rows of peyote
stitch in the same fashion, incorporat-
ing the button shank into the rows.
Once the button is fully incorporated
into the beadwork, work rows of peyote
stitch with one decrease at the begin-
ning of each row (Fig. 4). Secure the
thread and trim.
PHYLLIS DINTENFASS designs jewelry, publishes
patterns, and teaches beadweaving throughout
the United States. Her work has appeared in
numerous magazines and books and in juried
exhibits internationally. For other available
patterns and kits, visit www.phylart.com.
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
contact: Japanese cylinder beads: Joan Painter
Gallery, (360) 569-2644, www.painterartbeads
.com. All other seed beads and Nymo or One-G
beading thread: Whim Beads, (800) 232-3111,
www.whimbeads.com. Buttons: Jo-Ann Fabric and
Craft Stores, (888) 739-4120, www.joann.com.
Fig. 2: Adding the strips and connector
Fig. 3: Adding the posts
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sparkling medallions
Amy Ha f t kowy c z
TECHNIQUES
fringe
netting
See pp. Q+E 48 and 94 for helpful
technique information.
ARTI ST S TI PS
These beaded components work
wonderfully when stitched together
for bracelets and necklaces.
Replace the 3mm crystal bicones and
3mm rounds with 3mm crystal pearls
for a different look.
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BEADWORK QUICK+EASY april/may 2011 Q+E 7
THESE EASY EARRINGS are a beautiful
nod to vintage sparkle.
MATERIALS
1 g silver-lined brown size 15 seed
beads (A)
1 g soft goldlined clear size 11 seed
beads (B)
14 antique rose gold luster 3mm
fire-polished rounds (C)
14 beige gold luster 4mm fire-polished
rounds (D)
14 padparadscha satin 3mm crystal
bicones (E)
2 cream 3mm glass pearls
2 brass 818mm swirl links
2 brass " lever-back ear wires
Smoke 4 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 12 beading needles
Flat-nose or chain-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE: 2
1
8"
1) DANGLE. Use tight thread tension
to stitch a beaded disc:
Round 1: Use 3' of thread to string {1A,
1C, 1A, and 1B} seven times, leaving
a 6" tail. Pass through the beads again
to form a circle, tie a square knot with
the working and tail threads, and
weave through beads to exit the
second A added (Fig. 1blue thread).
Trim the tail.
Round 2: String 1D and 1B, pass back
through the D, skip the next B of
Round 1, and pass through the follow-
ing A/C/A of Round 1, pulling tight to
form a fringe; repeat to form a total of
7 fringes. Weave through beads to exit
the B at the tip of the first fringe
(Fig. 1red thread).
Joining fringe: Pass through the B at the
tip of the next fringe; repeat around
to connect the fringe tips into a circle,
pulling tightly to form a dome (Fig. 2
blue thread). Repeat the thread path
several times to reinforce.
Adding the pearl: String 1 pearl; pass
through the B directly across from
the last B exited and the nearest D
in Round 2, toward the outside edge
of the bead disc (Fig. 2red thread).
Netting: String 2A, 1E, and 2A; working
counterclockwise, pass through the
next D in Round 2, toward the out-
side edge of the beaded disc (Fig. 3).
Repeat around to add a total of
7 strands. Working clockwise, string
2A, pass up through the nearest E,
string 2A, and pass down through the
next D in Round 2 (Fig. 4). Repeat
around to complete the netted crosses
between each D. Weave through beads
to exit from 1C of Round 1.
Hanging loop: String 6A; pass through
the last C exited to form a loop (Fig 5).
Repeat the thread path several
times to reinforce. Secure the thread
and trim.
Fig. 5: Forming the beaded loop
Fig.1: Stitching Rounds 1 and 2 Fig. 2: Joining Round 2 and
adding the center pearl
Fig. 3: Stitching the first
layer of netting
Fig. 4: Adding the second layer of netting
2) ASSEMBLY. Use 1 jump ring
to attach the beaded disc to one end
of the swirl connector. Attach 1 ear
wire to the other end of the swirl
connector.
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to form the
second earring.
Co-owner of Artful Beads Studio and Workshop
in Pennington, New Jersey, AMY HAFTKOWYCZ
is a self-taught lampworker as well as a certified
PMC artisan. Amy has enjoyed reaching out in
many new directions since opening Artful Beads
in 2006. Developing class projects, learning
countless techniques, and forging new friendships
have made the Artful Beads experience truly one
of a kind. She lives in Pennington with her
husband and six cats.
RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or
contact: Braided beading thread and all beads and
findings: Artful Beads Studio and Workshop,
(609) 737-1077, www.artfulbeadstudio.com.
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catch me a
caterpillar
Dor i s Cog hi l l
TECHNIQUES
tubular herringbone stitch
ladder stitch
fringe
square stitch
See pp. Q+E 48 and 94 for helpful
technique information.
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BEADWORK QUICK+EASY april/may 2011 Q+E 9
MATERIALS
2 g light brown luster size 11 seed beads (A)
20 g forest green size 11 seed beads (B)
28 g transparent matte olive size 8 seed
beads (C)
85 light amber 46mm teardrops (D)
85 black 46mm teardrops (E)
Khaki size B nylon beading thread
Beading wax
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 10 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
1) TUBE. Form a herringbone-stitched
and embellished tube:
Round 1: Use 7' of thread to string 2C,
leaving a 10" tail; pass through both
beads and manipulate them to sit side
by side, forming a ladder stitch.
Repeat to form a strip 4C long.
Ladder-stitch the last C to the first C
to form a ring (Fig. 1). Lightly wax
the thread.
Fig. 3: Stitching
Round 3
Fig. 1: Forming
Round 1
Fig. 2: Working Round 2
Round 2: String 1C, 1A, and 1C; pass
down through the next C in the
previous round and up through
the following C; repeat once. Step
up for the current and subsequent
rounds by passing up through the
first C added in this round (Fig. 2).
Round 3: String 1C, 1A, and 1C; pass
down through the next C in the
previous round, string 1D, and pass
up through the following C in the
previous round; repeat once (Fig. 3).
OPTI ONS
Use a mix of matte and shiny beads
to enhance the design.
Contrasting colors enrich the
layered textures.
A SLITHERY HERRINGBONE BRACELET gets its playful
appeal from lush, leggy fringes embellished with drops.
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Round 4: String 1C, 1A, and 1C; pass
down through the next C in the pre-
vious round; string 10A, 1E, and 10A;
pass up through the following C in
the previous round; repeat once
(Fig. 4blue thread). Repeat the thread
path again to secure the round, this
time omitting the fringe loops (Fig. 4
red thread).
Rounds 562: Repeat Rounds 3 and 4
thirty times or to the desired length.
Note: The clasp adds " to the length.
repeat six times for a total of 7 rows.
Stitch the last row to the first row
added in this section to form a thick
loop (Fig. 6). Stitch 1C to each of the
open sides of the loop to close the loop
into a beaded bead. Secure the work-
ing thread and trim.
Loop: Thread a needle on the tail thread
and weave through beads to exit out
from a C in Round 1. String 12C and
pass down through the next C in the
round so the loop has one fringe on
Fig. 4: Working
Round 4
2) FINISHING. Close the tube and add
the closure:
Close tube: Work a ladder-stitched thread
path on the last Cs added to pull the
tube together. Exit up through 1C.
Beaded button closure: String 1C, 1A, and
1C and pass down through the next C
in the round, making sure the fringe
loops sit on each side of the stitch.
Catch the thread between beads and
pass back up through the last C added
(Fig. 5); working with loose tension,
Fig. 7: Adding
the loop
each side (Fig. 7). Repeat the thread
path several times to reinforce.
Secure the thread and trim.
DORIS COGHILL left the corporate world in
2000 to pursue beading full time. She keeps busy
with her website (www.beadsbydee.com),
designing, and teaching.
RESOURCES: Check your local bead shop or
contact: Teardrop beads: Shipwreck Beads,
(800) 950-4232, www.shipwreckbeads.com.
Fig. 5: Stitching
the strip
Fig. 6: Forming
the button
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charm
pendant
Na nc y Ze l l e r s
TECHNIQUES
flat and circular right-angle weave
tubular peyote stitch
See pp. Q+E 48 and 94 for helpful
technique information.
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BEADWORK QUICK+EASY april/may 2011 Q+E 13
THE PEARLY CROWN OF SEED BEADS framing the
pendant, along with the delicate look of the chain, create a
very wearable, feminine piece of jewelry with a Victorian feel.
MATERIALS
g smoky gold bronze metallic size 15
seed beads (A)
2 g smoky gold bronze metallic size 11 seed
beads (B)
1 g pearl size 11 seed beads (C)
1 amethyst 14mm crystal rivoli
2 brass 4mm jump rings
1 brass 713mm filigree oval box clasp
Gold size D nylon beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
2 size 12 beading needles
Chain- or flat-nose pliers
FINISHED SIZE: 20" (necklace);
1" (pendant)
1) PENDANT. Use right-angle weave to
form the back of the beaded bezel and
secure with peyote stitch:
Round 1: Use 4' of thread to string 6B,
leaving a short tail. Pass through all
the beads again and exit from the first
B strung (Fig. 1blue thread).
Round 2, Units 16: String 4B; pass
through the last B exited and the first
B just added to form the first right-
angle-weave unit. *String 3B; pass
back through the next B of Round 1,
through the side B of the previous
unit, the 3B just added, and the fol-
lowing B of Round 1. String 3B, pass
through the side B of the previous
unit, the last B just exited in Round 1,
and the first B just added. Repeat
from * twice to add a total of 5 units.
To form the last unit, string 2B, pass
through the side B of the first unit,
the next B of Round 1, the side B of
the previous unit, and the first of the
2B just added (Fig. 1red thread).
Round 3: String 3B; pass through the last
B exited and the first B just added to
create the first right-angle-weave unit.
*String 3B; pass back through the
next B of Round 2 and pass through
the side B of the previous unit, the 3B
just added, and the next B of Round 2.
String 2B; pass through the side B of
the previous unit, the last B exited in
Round 2, and the first B just added.
Note: The right-angle-weave units in
Round 3 will alternate between
regular and increase units. Repeat
from * four times for a total of 11
units. To form the last unit, string 2B,
pass through the side B of the first unit,
Fig. 1: Working Rounds 1 and 2
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back through the next B of Round 2,
and through the side and top B of the
previous unit (Fig. 2green thread).
Round 4: Use A to work 1 unit of circular
right-angle weave off each top B in
each unit of Round 3 for a total of
18 units. Note: Every other unit in
Round 3 has 2 beads; weave 1 unit
into each of them (Fig. 2blue thread).
Round 5: Use A to work 1 unit of circular
right-angle weave off each top A of
Round 4 for a total of 18 units (Fig. 2
red thread).
Round 6: Insert the rivoli face up in the
beadwork. Work tubular peyote stitch
with 1A in each stitch between each
top A of Round 5 for a total of 18A.
Pass through all the beads in Round 6
again to reinforce (Fig. 3blue thread).
Weave through beads to exit a top A in
Round 4.
Embellishment: Work tubular peyote stitch
with 1C for a total of 18C. Weave
through beads to exit the next A in
Round 4 (Fig. 3red thread).
Bail: Use B to work a strip of right-angle
weave 5 units long. String 1B; pass
through the bottom A of the last right-
angle-weave unit exited in Round 4
(Fig. 4). String 1B and pass through the
end bead of the final unit just formed.
Add C in some of the gaps between
units if desired. Secure the threads
and trim. Set the pendant aside.
2) CHAIN. Form the chain using right-
angle weave:
Chain: Use 4' of thread to work a strip of
right-angle weave about 19" long or to
the desired length. String 6B; pass
through the last B exited to form a
loop (Fig. 5blue thread).
Embellishment: Working back along the
length of the chain, add 1C between
every other right-angle-weave unit,
alternating sides (Fig. 5red thread).
Fig. 2: Adding Rounds 35
Fig. 5: Making the six-bead loop and
embellishing with C
Fig. 4: Forming and
attaching the bail
Fig. 3: Securing the rivoli and
embellishing the pendant
String 6B; pass through the last B
exited to form a loop. Secure the
thread and trim.
3) FINISHING. String the pendant on
the chain using the bail. Use 1 jump
ring to connect one loop at the end of
the chain to one half of the clasp. Repeat
at the other end of the necklace using
the other half of the clasp.
NANCY ZELLERS has been designing bead
jewelry and teaching for about fifteen years.
See more of her jewelry designs at
www.nzbeads.com or in her recent book,
Bead Tube Jewelry (Kalmbach, 2011). Nancy
lives in Aurora, Colorado, where she has a
studio decorated in hot pink and lime green.
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
contact: All materials: Beyond Beadery,
(800) 840-5548, www.beyondbeadery.com.
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lucky clovers
Ra c he l Mc Enr oe
TECHNIQUES
right-angle weave
netting
See pp. Q+E 48 and 94 for helpful
technique information
ARTI ST S TI PS
Select a similar color for the pearls
and size 11 beads to make the
crystal flowers appear more vibrant.
To strengthen the bracelet, pass back
through the base a second time.
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CRYSTAL FLOWERS appear to float across
this elegant right-angle-weave bracelet.
MATERIALS
3 g clear silver-lined crystal size 11 Japanese
seed beads (A)
32 Indian sapphire 4mm crystal bicones (B)
28 emerald 4mm crystal bicones (C)
46 light gray 6mm crystal pearls (D)
1 clear 13mm glass faceted button
Crystal 6 lb braided beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 10 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
1) BASE. Right-angle weave a base of
pearls and seed beads:
Unit 1: Use 6' of thread to string {1D and
1A} four times, leaving a 3" tail. Pass
through all again to form a circle and
tie a square knot. Weave through
beads to exit from the third D (Fig. 1
blue thread).
Unit 2: String {1A and 1D} three times,
then string 1A; pass through the last D
exited from Unit 1 and the first four
beads added in this unit (Fig. 1
red thread).
Units 315: Repeat Unit 2 thirteen times.
Dont trim the thread.
2) EMBELLISH. Add a layer of bicone
flowers to the base:
Flower 1: String {1A and 1B} twice, then
string 1A; pass through the last D
exited to form a loop. Weave through
the next A/D/A/D in the base unit
(Fig. 2blue thread). String 1A and 1B,
pass through the middle A of the loop
just added, then string 1B and 1A and
pass through the last D exited (Fig. 2
red thread).
Flower 2: Repeat Flower 1 to embellish
the next base unit, this time using C
instead of B.
Flowers 315: Repeat Flowers 1 and 2 to
embellish the entire base. Finish with
a Flower 1 embellishment.
3) CLASP. Form a button/loop clasp:
Button: String 5A, the button, and 5A;
pass through the last D exited (Fig. 3).
Repeat the thread path to reinforce.
Secure the working thread and trim.
Loop: Start a new 8" thread that exits
from the D at the other end of the
bracelet. String 26A or enough to
Fig. 2: Stitching the first flower
Fig. 3: Adding the button
Fig. 4: Forming the loop
Fig. 1: Stitching Units 1 and 2 of the base
loop snugly around the button; pass
through the last D exited (Fig. 4).
Repeat the thread path to reinforce.
Secure the tail thread and trim.
RACHEL McENROE, a senior in high school, has
been beading for three years. Besides beading,
Rachels other hobbies include language lessons
(Russian, Arabic, and Chinese), pottery, and
spending time with her many pets. Rachel lives in
central New Jersey with her parents, one brother,
and one sister.
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop or
contact: Swarovski pearls and crystals, seed
beads, and FireLine braided beading thread:
Fusionbeads.com, (888) 781-3559, and Beadaholique,
www.beadaholique.com.
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TECHNIQUES
herringbone stitch
See pp. Q+E 48 and 94 for helpful
technique information.
crossover bracelet
Phy l l i s Di nt e nf a s s
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ARTI ST S TI P
Passing through beads a second time
and keeping your stitching tight will
help form the subtle domed shapes
of the components in this project.
1) FIRST COMPONENT. Use tight
tension to herringbone-stitch a slightly
domed component:
Round 1: Use 2' of thread to string 4A,
pass through all the beads again to
form a circle, and exit through the
second A strung, leaving a 4" tail to
weave in later.
Round 2: String 2A and pass through the
next A from the previous round;
repeat three times. Step up for the
next and subsequent rounds by pass-
ing up through the first A added in
the round. Adjust the beads so the
holes sit above the ones below to begin
the herringbone-stitched rib (Fig. 1).
Round 3: String 2A, pass down through
the next A from the previous round,
and pass up through the following A;
repeat three times (Fig. 2blue thread).
HERRINGBONE-STITCHED COMPONENTS line
up to form this bracelet. Stitch two extra components
and youve got a cute pair of earrings to complete your
ensemble.
MATERIALS
5 g each size 11 seed beads in mixed matte
olive (A) and metallic peacock (B)
1 g mixed matte olive size 8 seed beads (C)
1 brass 15mm button with shank
Black size D nylon or smoke 6 lb braided
beading thread
TOOLS
Scissors
Size 10 beading needle
FINISHED SIZE: 7"
Fig. 1: Adding Round 2
Fig. 2: Stitching
Rounds 3 and 4
Fig. 3: Forming
Rounds 5 and 6
Fig. 4: Stitching
Round 7
Round 4: String 2A, pass down through
the next A from the previous round,
then string 2B, and pass up through
the following A; repeat three times
(Fig. 2red thread).
Round 5: String 2A, pass down through
the next A from the previous round,
through the nearest 2B, and up
through the following A; repeat three
times (Fig. 3blue thread).
Round 6: String 2A, pass down through
the next A from the previous round,
then string 4B, and pass up through
the following A; repeat three times
(Fig. 3red thread).
Round 7: String 1A, 1C, and 1A; pass
down through the next A from the
previous round, through the nearest
4B, and up through the following 2A;
repeat three times (Fig. 4). Dont trim
the thread. Set aside.
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ARTI ST S TI P
It helps make cleaner beadwork
if you put the tip of your nail
between each herringbone stitch
as you work it, manipulating it
into its classic V shape.
Fig. 5: Connecting
components
Fig. 6: Adding
the button
Fig. 7:
Forming
the loop
2) SUBSEQUENT COMPONENTS.
Repeat Step 1, Rounds 16. Repeat
Round 7 for three of the points only,
then work the final point by stringing
1A, passing through 1C from the previ-
ous component, stringing 1A, and pass-
ing down through the next A in the
current component. Weave through the
herringbone-stitched rib to form a
turnaround (Fig. 5). Repeat the thread
path to reinforce. Secure the thread and
trim. Repeat the entire step five more
times to form a total of 7 components or
enough to fit the wrist minus the width
of the button.
3) CLASP. Stitch a button/loop clasp:
Button: Begin a new 1' thread that exits
from 1C at the other end of the brace-
let. String 6A, the button, and 6A,
then pass through the last C exited to
form a loop (Fig. 6); repeat the thread
path several times to reinforce. Secure
the thread and trim.
Loop: Begin a new 1' thread that exits 1C
at the other end of the bracelet. String
26A or enough to fit snugly around
the button, then pass through the last
C exited to form a loop (Fig. 7); repeat
the thread path several times to rein-
force. Secure the thread and trim.
PHYLLIS DINTENFASS designs jewelry and
publishes her patterns in magazines and books
as well as teaches nationwide. Her work has
been juried into numerous competitions, and
she welcomes individual commissions. Check
her website for current kit information:
www.phylart.com.
RESOURCES Check your local bead shop
or contact: Button: Joann Fabrics and Crafts,
(888) 739-4120, www.joann.com. All other
materials: Beyond Beadery, (800) 840-5548,
www.beyondbeadery.com.
2) SUBSEQUENT COMPONENTS.
Repeat Step 1, Rounds 16. Repeat
R d 7 f r three of the points only
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