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Diane Fitzgeral presents... Beautiful Beads

 

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Depending on the size of the file, these may be
purchased by e-mail as pdf files, on CD as PDF or as paper copies. If you wish to
order a paper copy, please add $5.00 for printing and postage.
Ordering is easy: you may send a check or money order
or pay with Paypal. 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.

 

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: $25.00 + postage $3.00.
Instructions will be sent as a pdf file on CD only.


 

New! 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 + $3.00 postage.
Instructions will be sent as a pdf file on CD only.

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.
Instructions will be sent by email as a pdf file.

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: $10.00 Available by e-mail in pdf format.
 

Brick Stitch Butterfly Necklace

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

Instructions only:
$10.00 Available by e-mail in pdf format.
 

Figure-Eight Bracelet

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

Instructions only: $10.00 Available by e-mail in pdf format.
 

Coral Reef Necklace

Instructions only: $10.00 Available by e-mail in pdf format.

Star Flower Necklace

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

Instructions only: $10.00 Available by e-mail in pdf format.

 

Braided Garland Necklace

Instructions include preparing the strands, braiding and adding an adjustable closure.

Instructions only: $10.00 Available by e-mail in pdf format.

 

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: $10.00 Available by e-mail in pdf format.

 

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 in pdf format on CD plus $3.00 postage
 

  The Joy of Two-Hole Beads

This CD includes an album of my collection of fifty two-hole necklaces, bracelets and earrings and instructions for making several unusual bracelets with two-hole beads. Available only on CD. $15.00 (includes postage)
 

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:
$10.00 Available by e-mail in pdf format.
 

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: $10.00 Available by e-mail in pdf format.
 

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: $10.00. Instructions are sent by email as a pdf file.
 

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: $10.00. Instructions are sent by email as a pdf file.
 

  A Dozen Beadwork Chains

Instructions: $15.00. Instructions are sent by email as a pdf file.

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

 

Diane Fitzgerald
Beautiful Beads
115 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55401
Tel: 612-333-0170
FAX: 612-333-8122
dmfbeads@bitstream.net


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