Beading Books

Re: Anyone read these?

pinkpancakes — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:23:13 GMT

Umm.... no, not really, haven't heard any of these names before :(

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Summer152 — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:07:18 GMT

I haven't read them but I will

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JoeLoco — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 06:58:31 GMT

I’m a fan of Diane Fitzgerald. But I haven’t read the one which you’ve mentioned here. Hope to read it!

Re: Anyone read these?

blueelephantart — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:08:12 GMT

I have Mastering Beadwork, its my fave book! And turns out i l already know how to do some of the patterns, as I have done items from tutorials elsewhere, and did not learn the names of the techniques until i got this book!!

Re: Anyone read these?

ssouza — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:42:16 GMT

I know this is after Christmas; however, I find our local library (the library is a cooperative and allows books to be checked out from all municipalities in the county) provides many titles and sometimes I can find these book there. Hope this helps you in your search.

Hope this helps.

Re: Anyone read these?

BeadPassions — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:19:17 GMT

Hi beady buddies. I laughed reading Quinettakj's post about her library. I have been beading and collecting bead books since 1997. There were so few books on beading back then that I bought everything! That continued, along with my love of all things beady ... and now I have, out of necessity (and desire), my own bead studio in the 3rd bedroom with a HUGE bookcase of books filed by category. My problem is that there is no more room, and I have a stack of "to be filed" books that is 2 feet high. And yes, I read them and go back to them constantly. Don't think for a minute you can have too much reference material if you are a serious beader!

By the way, Beadwork Magazine is the very best out there for seed beaders! (my humble opinion, of course)

Lindy ... in the redwoods of the San Francisco Bay Area

Re: Anyone read these?

Claire@55 — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:09:26 GMT

I have very few beadwork books, but when I picked up "Shaped Beadwork " by Diane Fitzgerald and also "Beaded Allure" by Kelly Wiese I knew I had to have these books.

I didn't set out to work through Shaped Beadwork from cover to cover, just to work a few of the great projects. But since I got the book (12/29/2009) I have used many of the techniques for many other projects I have worked on. I have ticked off more than half of the contents and have completed the "Sealed Locket", many "Purses", the "Celtic Trefoil", "Elegance",Tetra & Cube beads. I have 2 more beads to do to complete the "Morrocan Lanterns Necklace" and eventually I want to do the "Trillium Necklace" So it's an excellant book and well worth the investment.

"Beaded Allure" is another lovely book I would recommend; with many romantic designs and some beautiful colour schemes. I've had this one just over a year and although I have only done 2 of the projects I intend to do several others. I suppose I am still in the process of collecting all the beads required! I have all the beading magazines since 2004, so there is always something new to distract me.

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Quinettakj — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:43:12 GMT

This sounds like my doings .I've collected so many books and patterns that I could say I have my own library.

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momcat560 — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 15:37:39 GMT

Rachel,

I have "Mastering Beadwork" and I love it! Not familiar with the others, but I do have two of Diane Fitzgerald's other books - "The Beaded Garden" and "Favorite Beading Projects." I can strongly recommend Ms. Fitzgerald's books.

Check out Margie Deeb's website as well. She has beautiful patterns and excellent books on color theory - written for the everyday beader.

Have fun in your search for knowledge!! And Happy New Year to beaders everywhere!!

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Arachne54 — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 11:07:27 GMT

I got this book when it first came out but never did anything with it. I was in my "Collect every beadwork book you can" phase and was more into collecting than doing. LOL! However, now I'm retired and have more time, I'm definitely going to revisit this. Thanks for reminding me that it's in my stash.

Kate

Re: Anyone read these?

tcwhit — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 05:21:43 GMT

Donna-Thank you,

Re: Anyone read these?

D.M.Z — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 03:15:24 GMT

tcwhit, Mastering is a really good book. It is all beads, the most exotic thing is a shortish page or so on bead crochet near the back. When I first saw this book I thumbed through it and went "meh" and went on. As I became more conversant and experienced with bead work, I came to appreciate this book a lot more and did finally buy it. It is the type of thing where you reach for it for the answer to some lingering question you have. The sub-title is "a comprehensive guide to off-loom techniques" and that is it in a nutshell. Tons of pictures and diagrams with stitch directions. She covers a LOT in this book and she covers it very very well. Donna

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tcwhit — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:21:05 GMT

Glad someone did that breathing! I've narrowed down the books I'd like to purchase, and C. Cyphers is on the top 3. Question for anyone who has it: Is it strictly beading? As wonderful as other peoples wire work is, I'm only interested in beading at this time. No desire to start investing 'again' in different tools needed. At least not yet.

Thanks for any input.

tcwhit

Re: Anyone read these?

Gyspy Mary — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:36:32 GMT

I see this is an old post "someone breathed new life into it" Big Hugs and Thanks, I have to check out the books everyone listed and see if I have any of them(maybe most of them):}

I am beading more these days ..When I am not looking for a certain pattern:}

Re: Anyone read these?

bellepate — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 14:36:55 GMT

I have all the Master series, and they're all very, very good books. Some I like better than others, but they all have excellent tips and techniques. I would suggest any serious beader eventually get them all.