Mastering the Art of Beading … reviewed by Lily Pearl

At first, what drew me to this book was the cover. But once I sampled the first few pages and saw the beautiful photographs, I knew my beading bonanza had begun.  The way the designs were presented and the unique colour combinations used, I knew I would be creating from this book. It was refreshing to see the different [...]

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Bead Style … reviewed by LilyPearl

Okay, I’m a bead fanatic, I admit it!! Bead Style, published by Kalmbach, is my favorite bead magazine and I have been learning from it for years. I consider it my “beading bible of baubles.” It’s full of fabulous ideas from necklaces and earrings to bracelets and home decor crafts. The magazine includes photos of [...]

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Little Felted Animals … reviewed by Alice

It is often said, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”  Little Felted Animals, by Marie-Noelle Horvath, proves this theory without a doubt. This book illustrates step-by-step instruction-pictures for each animal as well as minimal written instructions. The few tools, embellishments, and wool needed are also illustrated.  Just by the thoroughness of the instruction layouts, it makes creating [...]

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