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Diane Fitzgeral presents... Beautiful Beads

 

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These instructions are sent by email or as downloadable PDF files, depending on file size.
Ordering is easy: send a check or money order
or pay with Paypal to my email address, dmfbeads@bitstream.net.

Please include a note listing the items you wish to order.
Beads are not included with instructions. If you have questions about any of
my instructions, or find errors, please email me.

 

The Joy of Two-Hole Beads!

Available now. 100 plus pages of instructions including 44 patterns, plus images of more than 50 vintage two-hole bead necklaces. This is a pdf file that will be sent on CD. Print the pages as you need them or print the entire file and have it bound at an office supply store or put it in a three-ring binder. See a sample here.

CD: $25.00 plus $3.00 postage; please pay with Paypal to my email address or send a check

More Joy of Two-Hole Beads

Ninety pages of instructions and images using many of the new two-hole beads such as CzechMates QuadraTiles, two-hole triangles and lentils, plus patterns for Tangos and other multi-hole beads.

$25.00 payment by Paypal. Instructions will be sent by email as a pdf file.

Zulu Meets Swarovski

Enjoy the techniques of the Zulus of South Africa with the bling and sparkle of Swarovski crystals. The effects are amazing! The CD contains instructions for the African Circle Stitch, the Popcorn Stitch, the Laceleaf Chain, the Zulu Ladder, the Flowerette Bracelet, Hexagon Netting, the Zigzag Chain and two new stitches: the Netted Tube and the Butterfly Chain.

Instructions only: $25.00 as downloadable PDF.

 

 

New! Topiary Ball, Crystal Sphere, Margarita Ball and Bubble Orb

If you've longed to make a ball using crystals, but were afraid to try it, wait no longer. These instructions take you from the simple basic triangle weave, to the Crystal Sphere, the Margarita Ball and the Bubble Orb. With the clear text and illustrations in this 22-page booklet, you'll feel confident by taking these patterns one step at a time.

The Topiary Ball is made with petal beads and crystal bicones; the Crystal Sphere is made with crystal bicones and cylinder beads; the Margarita Ball is made with Swarovski margaritas and crystal bicones; and the Bubble Orb is made with bicone crystals and drop beads.

Instructions only (beads not included): $25.00
Instructions as downloadable PDF.

   
Diamond Chain Bracelet
A simple but elegant bracelet, great for beginners. A variety of beads may be used including 3mm and 4mm bicones, 3mm firepolish or cylinder beads.

Instructions only: $5.00 sent as a PDF file by email.

 

Art Deco Triangle and Swag Necklace

This necklace is composed of brick stitch triangles connected with swags of beads. Instructions include the Art Deco Pattern, the Rose Pattern and a blank grid to create your own pattern.

Necklace Instructions: $15.00 sent as a PDF file by email.

Brick Stitch Butterfly Necklace

Instructions include how to make individual butterflies and how to assemble them into a necklace or pin.

Instructions only:
$15.00 sent as a PDF file by email.


 

Figure-Eight Bracelet

Instructions include how to make the Figure-Eight or Caduceus Band and the Pompom Flower.

Instructions only: $15.00 sent as a PDF file by email.


 

Coral Reef Necklace

Instructions only: $15.00 sent as a PDF file by email.

Star Flower Necklace

Instructions include how to make individual star flowers and how to assemble them into a necklace.

Instructions only: $15.00 sent as a PDF file by email.

 

Braided Garland Necklace

Instructions include preparing the strands, braiding and adding an adjustable closure. Instructions only: $15.00 sent as a PDF file by email.

 

May Basket Pin/Pendant

This lovely little basket full of flowers may be worn as a pin or pendant. The basket is made with a stitch inspired by Zulu beadwork known as the square tube. Instructions are also included for a tiny daffodil, tulip, rose, lily of the valley and leaves. (An intermediate level kit.)
Instructions only: $15.00 sent as a PDF file by email.

 

Brick Stitch Bracelets

Instructions are included for 15 bracelets made with brick stitch. Both charts and row-by-row bead counts are provided.
Instructions only: $25.00 as downloadable PDF.
 

Personal Symbols Necklace

Instructions include how to make a Personal Symbols necklace, bracelet, earrings or pin using diagonal brick stitch and freeform design patterns that you develop yourself as you work.
Instructions only: $15.00 sent as a PDF file by email. Note: You will create your own patterns as you work using diagonal brick stitch or square stitch with instructions for making various design elements, selection of colors and assembly. These instructions do not include charted patterns.
 

Alligators!

These cute little alligators can be used for earrings, key chains, zipper pulls and many other ways. How about one snoozing on your keyboard?
Instructions only: $15.00 sent as a PDF file by email.
 

Merry Cherries Necklace or Pin

Reminiscent of the Bakelite cherry necklaces in the 1930s. This updated version is made with sparkling Swarovski crystals and Delica cylinder beads. The cherries are made with triangle weave and the leaves are made with peyote stitch.
Instructions only: $15.00. sent as a PDF file by email.

Yao Necklace Instructions

Inspired by a child's necklace made by the Yao people of Africa, this necklace goes well with casual clothes. It is made with single-needle ladder and square stitch.

Instructions only: $15.00. sent as a PDF file by email.
 

  A Dozen Beadwork Chains

Instructions only: $15.00. sent as a PDF file by email.

* * * You may pay with check, money order or Paypal. For Paypal payments, please send the amount  to my email address indicating what you would like in the subject line. Sorry, no credit cards. * * *
 

 

Diane Fitzgerald
Beautiful Beads
8432 Claymore Ct.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
dmfbeads@bitstream.net


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