http://www.beadingdaily.com/forums/18.aspxenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP2 (Debug Build: 40407.4157)http://www.beadingdaily.com/forums/thread/113241.aspxSat, 23 Apr 2011 15:19:25 GMTe599e337-6bb7-4670-8e80-180f614937ac:113241Chibabies60http://www.beadingdaily.com/forums/thread/113241.aspxhttp://www.beadingdaily.com/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=18&PostID=113241<p>I just love this book. It&#39;s one of my ultimate favorites in the beading library.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; In addition to being a wonderfully complete resource and project book it&#39;s written in a very conversational tone and every time you open the book the authors love for beading and her joy in sharing that passion just jump from the pages.<br /><br />It has all the standard things you would expect by the title.. Lots of instructions for 13 top stitches including 63 projects along the way.&nbsp; So certainly a lot to delve into with this book.&nbsp; The instructions are clearly written with diagrams and color pictures of each finished piece. The projects are varied from jewelry items to card cases, etc. &nbsp;<br /><br />The chapters are well laid out with several projects for each stitch. Each stitch is introduced in a page or two letting you know the versatility and common uses of the stitch as well some tips and tricks..&nbsp; The first project is the more basic with each project building on the one before it. &nbsp;<br /><br />There are wonderful little sections throughout each chapter that challenge you to try a little variation of each given design or warn you of a common mistake, etc. Little informative boxes on interesting odds and ends are sprinkled in too.. &nbsp;<br /><br />The author is a beading class teacher and that really comes through in this book. You are not simply learning to make a bracelet.&nbsp; Everything in this book is about mastering each stitch. Learning the variations and understanding why the look of each piece changes with varied bead sizes or tension, etc. &nbsp;<br /><br />This is a must have book for all those beading enthusiasts who just want to know more and would like to truly master a technique enough to begin creating your own designs. &nbsp;<br /><br />I do recommend this book for all levels.&nbsp; Intermediate to advanced beaders will be thrilled with all the extras and while a true beginner may find it daunting it will save a lot of mistakes along the way and get you off to a solid start.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>* I&#39;m copying over my beading book reviews from &#39;book selling&#39; sites.. <img src="http://www.beadingdaily.com/emoticons/emotion-1.gif" alt="Smile" /></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>