From Beads to Bells: 20 3-D Peyote Stitch Christmas Bell Ornaments

Anyone who enjoys working with beads, particularly cylinder beads, will almost certainly be familiar with peyote stitch. This book contains patterns for 20 beaded bells worked in tubular peyote stitch, including two new bells designed exclusively for the book. The shape is the same throughout, but the patterns on each are different. All will hang on a Christmas Tree or garland perfectly.Instructions are given for the main techniques of increasing and reading your pattern at the start of the book though you will need to be familiar with peyote stitch, especially tubular peyote stitch, followed by the part you really want to get to, the patterns. Each pattern contains its own list of bead colours from the Miyuki Delicas chart, and there is also a table at the back of the book showing which bells use similar colours, giving you the chance to budget or to purchase just the right amount from your supplier.Everything you need to make this collection of bells. Read more