If you are a beginner to Peyote Stitch or know a few basics but want to learn more, this is the book you need. Step by step directions with lots of illustrations are given for flat even count and odd count peyote, two-drop, and increasing and decreasing as well as basic information on thread, beads, knots, stopper beads, and following patterns. Once you master these basics the book takes you into tubes from flat peyote, spiral tubes, peyote bezels, and shaped dimensional techniques. Ten projects will help you master the techniques, gradually getting more complex as you work through the chapters.

"18 beautiful beading projects for you to make"--Cover v.1.

This book is designed for all the bird lovers who also like to bead. You can create your own collection of beautiful birds including an Evening Grosbeak, a Bee Eater, a Cardinal on a winter branch of pine cones, a Painted Bunting, a Parrot, a Hummingbird with flowers, a Rooster, and a Pileated Woodpecker. All patterns are shown with both a lettered picture chart and a word chart. Directions are given for Even Count Peyote Stitch but could also be worked in Brick Stitch if you prefer. Color references are given in Delica Numbers with patterns using between 15 and 21 colors including the bird and the background. An introductory chapter explains how to do peyote stitch, as well as advise on thread types, substituting colors, and other useful information. If you need more assistance with peyote stitch try our book Peyote Stitch for Beginner and Beyond.

★★★Simple Peyote Stitch Beading Techniques: Easy Peyote Stitch Beading Patterns for Beginners★★★ Peyote Stitch is one of the most popular beading stitches. There are so many variations of this technique that it kind of blows my mind. You can also create amazing pieces simply by mixing up bead sizes and shapes. As with all things, it's important to start with the basic building blocks and slowly progress from there. This book will teach you how to improve your thread tension and work out the kinks you may experience while learning a new technique.

"If you are a beginner to traditional Peyote Stitch or know a few basics but want to learn more, this is the book you need. Step by step directions with lots of illustrations are given for flat even count and odd count peyote, two-drop, and increasing and decreasing as well as basic information on thread, beads, knots, stopper beads, and following patterns. Once you master these basics the book teaches you how to stitch a tube in circle."--Back cover

If you are a beginner to traditional Peyote Stitch or know a few basics but want to learn more, this is the book you need. Step by step directions with lots of illustrations are given for flat even count and odd count peyote, two-drop, and increasing and decreasing as well as basic information on thread, beads, knots, stopper beads, and following patterns. Once you master these basics the book teaches you how to stitch a tube in circle. GET A COPY NOW!

A Butterfly Garden in Freeform Peyote Stitch includes twelve patterns for butterflies and flowers. All directions are for freeform peyote stitch, however the patterns could also be worked in Brick Stitch. Freeform peyote stitch involves using increases and decreases at the ends of rows to create a shape with no background. The book includes detailed instructions on how to do freeform peyote stitch, reducing each pattern into sections to make it easier to follow the pattern and create the shape needed for each butterfly or flower. The first chapter also gives detailed directions on how to do increases and decreases and odd count peyote in a pattern this complex. This is not, however, a beginner's book for peyote stitch in general. If you have never done peyote stitch before, start with our beginner's book Peyote Stitch for Beginner and Beyond, or Spirit of the West, Amulet Bags in Peyote Stitch before you tackle freeform peyote stitch. The patterns include eight butterflies: fire-rim tortoiseshell, tiger swallowtail, question mark, peacock butterfly, agrias, monarch, mourning cloak, and purple emperor. There are also four flowers: marigold, orchid, lily, and delphinium.