About this item
The Art of Beadwork is the definitive reference guide for everything beadwork, offering crafters a compendium oftechniques for creating exquisite pieces of jewelry and accessories using beads, as well as instruction on a multitude of inspirational projects.This lavishly illustrated book is a complete manual of techniques for on- and off-loom beadweaving and beadwork, from using cylinder beads to rocailles, and czech glass; knitting and crocheting with beads; and much more. The descriptions for each technique includes instruction, step-by-step photos, diagrams, and (in many cases) life-sized swatches for crafters to compare with their work in progress. The book includes a "Stitch Dictionary" as well as definitions of the myriad types of beads; their composition, sizes, shapes, finishes, and how to use them.
About the Author
Carol is the Education Director for Clover Needlecraft where she helps make the company's many unique products accessible and engaging. She is an accomplished author, designer, sewist, quilter, knitter, pattern maker, and crafter. Writing, editing and dreaming up projects for Clover's many tools and techniques is a major focus. Carol is also a disciplined and thoughtful teacher whose encouragement and patience regularly inspires student creativity and success. When not teaching a workshop, Carol is busy in the booth demonstrating Clover's fun and unique tools. Carol is recognized for the strength of her designs and has produced quilt patterns under the "Heatherworks" label. Carol is co-author of Patchwork Pantry, Prettyand Pieced, and has designs in Quilted for Christmas as well as many magazines. She is author of Making Jewelry with the French Knitter and co-author of Bead Weaving on a Loom.
