100 Beaded Jewellery Designs

Like so many beaders Stephanie Burnham's creative life started in another textile discipline. She took an Adult Education course entitled Art & Design in Embroidery and stayed on to take her City and Guilds in Embroidery. Stephanie was invited to teach at The Country Cross Stitcher and they are now in the 9th year of workshops for The Woburn School of Needlework. Here she teaches classes in both embroidery and beadwork from beginners to innovative and challenging techniques. Stephanie started beading quite unexpectedly whilst attending an Embroiderers Guild meeting in Letchworth and was hooked after about half an hour. Stephanie was thrilled to be chosen to teach as the Great British Bead Show held in Coventry.

• Step-by-step illustrated instructions reveal methods for stringing, weaving, netting, stitching and knotting, as well as finishing your piece with decorative findings. The main part of the book is a directory of patterns, organized by style so you can easily find the look you want, from colourful multi-strand chokers to elegant lariats Each design includes clear instructions and a recipe of beads required: an annotated diagram to indicate techniques used and show the arrangement and number of beads and a stunning full-colour photogrpah of the finished piece

Issue 76, Sept 06Classic Stitches designer Stephanie Burnham has long delighted readers with her exquisite beadwork and she continues to do so in this lovely book. As the title suggests there are one hundred beautiful pieces of jewellery featured in a variety of beading techniques. Clear photography accompanies each design and there are chapters on getting started and how to do the various beading techniques required, too. Instead of buying new costume jewellery to complement a new outfit, open this book and make yourself a beautiful piece. Handmade jewellery makes a delightful gift, too.