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Susan Beal has created a standout sequel to her jewelry-making bestseller, and, just like its predecessor, Bead Sparkle aims to delight readers with more than 100 great jewelry designs to make. The book features necklaces, bracelets, earrings and everyday pretties that add a little something special to a regular morning, as well as fanciful designs ideal for a party or a wedding. Incorporating new and vintage pearls, crystals, gemstones, charms, and other gorgeous materials in addition to standard and readily found beads, the projects are sure to inspire crafters and beaders everywhere.



About the Author

Susan Beal

I'm Susan and my husband Andrew and I live in Portland, Oregon with our kids Pearl Everett. I'm a freelance writer and I love to make things!My new book is sew quilt, and I'm also the author of Bead Sparkle, Hand-Stitched Home, Sewing for all Seasons, Bead Simple, Button It Up, Modern Log Cabin Quilting, and World of Geekcraft. I serve as the historian for the Portland Modern Quilt Guild and teach for Creativebug.com, Portland Craft Bar, and PMQG.I co-wrote Super Crafty with my friends in the Portland Super Crafty collective, and I've contributed to Handmade Nation, Craftivism, the BUST DIY Guide to Life, Get Crafty: Hip Home Ec, Tease, Making Stuff, The Crafter Culture, Applique Your Way, and Vintage Craft Workshop.In my spare time, I love to sew dresses, embroider, make quilts, read, and drink coffee. I share book extras and new project ideas at sewplusquilt.com and post about things I like and projects to make at westcoastcrafty.com.



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