3 i [e-em ester on} SBUTTONE Easy Bead Stitches: Peyote alEASY-DOES-IT Series Easy Bead Stitches: Peyote Stitch irely stiched fabric, it ofers shaping alternatives, and it's simple. From sleek straps to scubtural curves, peyote offers amazing) structural flexibility. The smooth fabric created with peyote stitch provides near-endless color and pattern possibilities to beaders of all Skill loves. In this collection of peyote-stitch projects, we've assembled eight designs that highlight some of the amazing capabilities of peyote From graphed patterns to curvaceous ropes to Russian leaves, you ‘can explore both traditional and innovative takes on this perennial favorite. Even if you are new to bead stitching, you'll ind this booklet easy to use, with step-by-step photos and clear Ilustrations to guide you through each project. Our Basics section (p. 18) will walk you ‘through the techniques you'll need to know to complete the projects In this book. Best of al, the required materia are minimal ~ often only seed beads, abeading needle, and thresd. P= stitch is the most popular bead stitch because it creates [eee ad aneenews Daal Prin inthe Unies ete Amerisn Content: Ribbon Lariat 3 Daisies & Lace 4 Buge Bead Medley 6 Bangle Bracelet 8 Band Together 10 Celini Spiral 12 Lacy Leaves 14 Medallion Necklace: 16 Basics 18 “emer ni bo a has appara previously in BesolaBution magazine ‘The jowely designs in Ensy Bead Sitches: Peyote Stich arecopyrahted.Pleasouse ther foryour education and personel enjoyment onl ‘Thay maynot betaught or solo wthout emissionRibbon Lariat A slinky lariat makes a satisfying and easy project — even if you’re new to peyote stitch. Decorative fringe adds substance and flair to the ends. [1] Thread a needle on a comfortable length of conditioned thread (see Basics, 1p. 18), and attach a stop bead (Basics) 6 in. (15cm) from the end. [2] Pick up four cylinder beads for the first evo rows. Picking up oneeylinder per stich, work in lat, even count peyore stitch (Basics) until the ribbon is 4-5 ft 1.2-1.6m) long. Add thread (Basics| as needed. Remove the stop bead, secure the iails with a few half-hitch knors (Basics) Ietween beads, and tim. [8] To add the dangles, entera needle on 2 yd. (1.8m) of conditioned thread. Secure the doubled thread in the beadwork,and exita cylinder bead at one end, [4] Pick up 1-2 in, (2.5-Sem) of cylinder beads. pearl, and a eylinder: Sew back through the pearl and the strand of cylinders, and through the adjacent cylinder at the end of the lariat (photo). [IB] Repeae step 4 five to seven times, varying the length of the fringes. You can string two fringes between the same send beads, Secure the tail, and trim [6] Repeat seeps 3-5 atthe other end © Lowise Malcoln Contact Louise in care of Kalmbach Books. MATERIALS lariat 48 in. (1.2m) 12-16 Ginm pearls or other beads for finge #203 878 11" dopa + nylon beading with beeswax or The * boacing nwdles, #12 ejinder conditioned leaven Engy Bead Stitches: FeyoteStiteh | Beas®ButtonDaisies & Lace Stitch delicate flowers to adorn a feminine three-band bracelet. Tiny embellishments add a lacy feel to the basic peyote structure. eal@Thuton | Kasy Bead Stitehes: Fryote Stel emcee a ae MATERIALS: bracelet 6 n. (Sem) + 10g sive 11° vewanoco seed oads, cayion pink, * Jopanese cylinder beads 20g mew, cdlor A 209 white, colar C 40g dark pink, color B {5g green, colo’ D glint pink, olor E + 2ioal-and-sooset clasps: (vesigners Fingngs, 74-1328, + 45-8nmjumo rings + 43mm soldered jure ‘has + nylon beading thread conuitened with beeswax or Thread Heaven * beading needles, #12 | * ctainnase piesPeyote band [1] Thread a needle on a comfortable length of conditioned thread (see Basics, p. 18)yand attach a stop bee (Basis) 6 in. (15cm) from the end [2] Starting at point a on figure 1, follow the pattem to work the 22 rows of section 1 in flag, even-count peyore stitch (Rasic). [8] From point continue ‘workingin far, even-count peyote to make coluaan 1 Secure the tail witha few hual-hiteh Knots (Basics) between beads, and trim. [4] Secure a new thread, and, starting zt point c, work column 2, Secure the tail, and crim. [51 starting ar poine repeat seep 4. [6] Work section 2s you did seetion 1, starting at the upper left-hand corner. Do not cut the theead at the end ofsection 2. [7] Align the flowers in seetion 2 with the three columns, Using the existing thread, ip up (Basies) the ‘ends of each colum with section 2 as shown in figure 2 [8] Remove the stop beads from the beginning of sections 1 and 2, secure the > tails, and trim. Embellish the band [A] Secure a thread near ‘one end of the bracelet Exie at point aon figure 3, and follow the thread path toadd 11? seed beads in the channel between column 2 and column 3 (as labeled in figure 1). Secure the tail, and trim [2] Searting ae point bon figure 3, repeat step 1 to add 111%in the remaining channel {between columns 2 ard 1). [3] For the lace trim, secure anew thread, ard exit at point , Pick up one color C cylinder bead, skip one thread bridge on the edge, and go under the next {ed} Repeat along both long edges of the band, Socure the tail, and iri. Attach the clasps [1] Securea new thread at any vomner and exit between the fist and second up-beads inthe end row figure 8, ponte}. Sew through a 3mm soldered jump ring and the next up- bead in the end row (e+) Retrace the threed path through the ring several cimes to reinforce the connection, Secure the tail, and trim, [2] Open a 5-8inm jump Ting Basics), and slide it through the 3mm soldered ring. Atach halfa clasp (photo). Close the jump ring [8] Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the ether three eomers = Jesmifer Creasey Contact Jennifer via e-mail at [email protected], or vist het Web site, polarbeais.com. Secon ? FiguRE 2 FIGURE Fey Head Sttcins: Pete Site | Real Buttons PIooooooOOnGOT OOO OOoBugle Bead Medle Use twisted bugle beads to put a modern spin on an even-count peyote bracelet. Bracelet base MATERIALS [1] On a comfortable length 6 bracelet 7% in. (10-10m) | of conditioned thread (see 2mm twisted Basics,p. 18), attach a stop bugle oad bead (Basics) leaving @ én, + 109 6m buale beads (15cm) tail, + 0gsice 11%sccdteads | [2] Pick up:ewo 11° seed + Bamm siering siver beads, 12mm bugle bead, two 11's, 12mm, 0wo Ls, * cher fctional) [3] Work back across the + button wn shark, row i peyote stitch (Basics) in. (1907) dameter Pick up an ‘1%, skip the last * nylon bessing reac 11°, and go through the next oncltioned wih beeswax, | 11° (figure 1, a-b}. Pick up a or Freino 6 b test 12inm,and go through the * beading necdes, #10 next 11° (b-c). Pick up an oe | 115, slap the next 115, and go through the next 12mm (ed). Pick up an 114, and go ‘through the last 11 (deel [4] Repeat sep 3 until you hve a total of eight 0 (figure 2) [5] Continue working in Peyote, but this time pick up Bead Buttes | Easy Brad Stitches; Peyote Stitch three oF four H1°s and a 6mm bugle bead in place of the 2mms (figures, ab). (The number of L1°s you will pik up with the émms will dlopend on the size of the 11s, which varies by colo, Finish, manufactures, and so ‘on.} Repeat uniil you have four rows of 6mms (o-c}. [6] For the nest foursows, reverse the bead sequence used in step 5: Pick up a 6mm and three or four 11" in place of the 12mm (igure 4, 2b) [7] Repeat step 5 (b-<). [8] Repeat steps 3-7 until the bracelet isthe desired length. ‘Add thread (Basies) as needed. Clasp [4] Zigzag back through a few rowsto exit between two ‘middle 1125 near one end {photo a) [2] Pick up five o seven 11° and the button shank. The 11% should fit through the button shank, buffering the thread (photo b).Sew into an adjacent 11 on the bracelet. Retrace the thread path a few times, Zigzag through the beadwork, tying a few half- hitch knots (Basics) berween beads, and trim. [3] Remove the stop bead, and thread a needle on the tail. Sew through the beads to exit two center 11°%,and pick up enough 112% to make a loop large enough to fit around the button. If desired pick up @ charm. Sevr into the agjacen: 11% (photo ©). Retrace the thread path a few times, Secure the tail, and trim the thread.[SS FIGURE’ FIGURE 2 FIGURED 5 o. NN OCO SO, MOCO-0 —— URES oUF S Embellishments group of 6mms (figure 5). adding a daisy spacer and an — Julie Walker Secure a comfortable length Pick up a daisy spacerand an i? at the center ofeach Gontact Julie at (937) of thread at one end of the 114,Sew down through the 6mm group. Attheend of 395.0590, via email at bracelet. Zigzag through space, andinto an adjacent the bracclet, sew througha [email protected], the paits of 11°s along the 11" in the bracelet (figure 6}. couple of rows, secare the or visit her Web site, center ofthe bracelet, and Continue to zigray through tail,and erim, beadcage.net. exit in the center of the first the center of the bracelet, TBeay Ted Stishos:Payote Stitch | Bead&Button 7Bracelet Bangle nol oe ‘MATERIALS: bracelet 8 in. 200m) +2 8mm large hole metal beads + 2.3mm aroe-rale metal beads + 20g sive 8” hex-cut seed beads #19 in. 25cm) bracebt-seamete *nyion beading thread condlioned wth baeswae or Tread Keauan os Fring 6 Ib, test beading nacalae, #10 winnose pls ‘sheswy duty wire Peyote tube [1] Thread a needle on a comfortable length of conditioned beading thread. Leaving a 6-in, (15cm) tail, attach a stop bead {see Basics, p. 18). Pick up an even number of 8° hex-cut seed beads to easal approximately 7 in (1 Bem) [2] Work in fla, even-coune peyore siteh (Ravics) for 12 rows. Sor through the seed heads as you work, choosing beads of consistent size vith even edges. Remove the stop bead, secure the tails in the hendwwork with a faw half hitch knots (Basics) between beads, and trim. [3] Cur or break off a 10-in. (25cm) piece of memory wiee (see Fditor’s Notes. 9). [4] Secure 2 ft. (61cm) of thread in the beadwork exiting at one commen, Weap the peyote band around the memory sve al sew through the bead on the Dread Hutton | Easy Bead Stitehes: Peyote Stitch “opposite end of the edge row to begin zipping up the seam (Basies and photo a). Sew throngh these two beads again t0 reinforce the stitching, String a bead on the memory wire and slide i into the center of the tube you just created {photo b).A hex-cut bead firs perfectly into the tube’s six-sided opening. Stitch through the new bead and back through the head your thread is exiting to hold ic in place. [5] Continue zipping up the seam and stringing beads on the memory wire to fil the tube (photo ¢}. You don’t need to stitch the filler beads to the tube until you reach the last row: Then stitch the las filler beadl in place as in step 4 to reinforce the tube’s ends. Besure not 10 allow the tube to slip off the memory wire as you work,Finishing [4] Turn a small, U-shaped loop on the tip of thememory wice, working at the etic of the bracelet where your thread exis. Use chaiimose pliers ro squeeze the loop untilit is nareow enough to slide through the large-hole bead (photo d). Squeeze gently so the wire doesn’ break String a large-hole bead over the loop. [2] Sew through the bead with your ‘working thread (photo e}. (You can also add a second, smaller bead as shown on the red bracelet) Sering half of the magnetic clasp, yo back through the metal bead or beads, and sew into a hex cut on theend 1ovv of peyote (photo f) Tighten the thread so the clasp sits firmly in place against the lrge-bole bead. Go back through an adjoining he “cutin che end row (working toward the clasp} and continue through the large- hole bead (or beads) and clasp oop as before. Turn and work back to tube. Repeat this step until you've gone through each bead on the end row. Secure the tail, and trim, [3] Secure 2 ft. (61cm) of thread at che other end of the bracelet, Before you attach theclasp at this end cry on the bracelet. Although you can’t reduce the bracelets size, you can increase ieif you sar the ced to, Work additional rows onto the «edge row of peyote using brick stitch Basics), Fill the additional length of the tube with beads as before. Stitch a hhex-cut bead in the center of the end row to finish the tube as in step 5 of “Peyote tube.” [4] When the bracelet isthe right size cut of break off the exeess memory wire about 4 in. (6mm) pastthe edge row of breads and turn a very small loop {Because you have such a short piece of wire to work with, this end is slightly more difficult to complete.) Once you've turned the loop, finish this end to match the firs, asin steps 1 and 2. IB] If the memory wire core is si it can cause the clasp to pull apart. To counter this, simply curve the ends gently inward with your fingers, With a litle coaxing, you can easily bend the core wire sothe bracelet takes on a completely round shape, ~ Mindy Brooks Contact Mindy in care of Kalmbach Books, EDITOR'S NOTE; * To break memory wire, hold it with chainnose pliers and bend itback and forth at one point until it weakens and snaps off. Or use heavy-duty household Wire cutters, Never cut memory wire with jewelry-weight wire cutters; it will ruin them, * Use loose tension as you stitch, or the peyote band will be too stiff to take the circular shape of this bangle, acy Head Stitehes: Peyate Stiteh | Read®Button 9= Band ‘Together Create a subtle yet glamorous band with delicate Japanese cylinder beads and small round crystals. Whether you choose a quiet, monochromatic palette or splashy, contrasting hues, you'll find that the peyote and brick stitch sections go together quickly. MATERIALS bracelet 7¥ in. (19.10m) +6 5mm cysials +7g Japanese cyinder bess cass conditioned Beaded links [1] Using a comfortable length of conditioned thread (see Basics, p. 18) and leaving a 6-in, (15m) tail, make a nine-bead ladder with cylinder beads. [2] Work in brick stitch (Basics) for the next nine rows as follows: Rows 2-3: Pick up two cylinders for the first stitch and one evlinder for each ssitch across the rest of the row (figure 1, ‘a-b). Fach raw contains nine evlinders Rows 4-10: Pick up two cylinders for the first stitch and one cylinder for the next stitch (b-e), Bach row contains three eslinders, [3] Weave in che 6-in, cil, securing it with a few halfhitch knots (Basics) beeween beads, and trim. Leave the ‘working chread to use later. [4] Repeat steps 1-3 to makea total of 14 L-shaped sections. Weal Hation | Kaay Bead Stites: Byote Stitch [S] Using the threads remaining from step 3, sew wo L-shaped sections together eo form a rectangular link ifigure 2, ab and o-4). [6] Sew through the beadwork (duo) t0 exitthe middle ofthe rectangular link. Pick up a crystal, and sew through the ‘opposite cylinder (e-f. Resrace the thread path through the exystal several times, secure the tail and tim, [7] Repeat steps 5 and 6 five times to make a toral of six links with a crystal in cach, [8] Repeat step 5. (This link willbe the toga loo.) [9] Secure a new thread in the toggle loop, and exit near the corner of ane of the jagged edges (figure 3, point a}. [40] stitch seven rows in fa, even couat peyote (Basics), working eheee stitches in each row (@-b).Rows FIGURE Nea 8 FIGURE 4 [14] Attach the seventh peyote row to a jagged edge of a erystal ink (b-c} [12] Repeat steps 9-11 10 connect the remaining inks, Picot edging [1] Weave through previous beadwork tuatil you reach one of the straigt edges ‘ofthe end crystal link (figure 4, point a. Pick up three cylinders and go through the next wo edge eslinders (abl, Cantinue to the end of the link fo-c). 12] Repeat step 1 along both straight ‘edges ofall the links (see photo, abore leit), Don't eut the thread, Toggle clasp [1] Ach a stop bead (Rasies) 4 in, (Hflem) from the end of 2 fr, (Stem) of conditioned theead. FlouRe® FIGURES [2] Pick up 16 cvinders, and stich eight rows of flat ever-count peyote (Besics), ‘working eight stitches in each row. [3] Zip up (Basics) the long edges to forma tube [4] Remore the stop bend, secure the ‘ails with half-hieeh knots, and trim. [5] Using the thread remaining from the Dicot edging, zigzag eheough the bead work to exit the second up-bead from the end (igure 5, point a [6] Tick up three cylinders and sew through the eighth and ninth cylinders from the edge ofthe tabe (a-b). Pick up three eylinders and go through the corresponding bead onthe last link (b-e} [7] Reteace the tread path one or two more times, secure the tail, and trim, ~ Phyllis Fogel Contact Phyllis at (610) 820-9125, or i e-mail at creBivebl@oh cos: agy Brad Stiches:epote Stitel | Head®Bution 11Begin stitching this necklace with che straight tube in the center, then complete one side at a time. When finished, add pendant as in the blue raecklace, if desired. [1] On a comfortable length of conditioned ehread (see Basics, p18), pick up two 15%, four Charlottes, ewo 15%, and four Charlorees. [2] Leaving a 6-in. (15cm) call, ve the beads into a ring with a square knoe (Basics). These beads comprise rows Land 2, but che pattern will not be visible until you complete the next row. To begin row 3, sew through che first two 15's picked up (photo a and figure 1, a+b). Working in tubular peyore stitch (Basics), pick up a 15% skip che next bead on the ring, and sew through 12 DeadQBauow | Basy Ned Stitedes: Peyote Suite Cellini Spiral Tubular peyote stitch takes on a sculptural look when it’s worked in beads of various sizes. These spiral necklaces evolved from a technique developed by Virginia Blakelock, who named it in honor of Benvenuto Cellini, a 16th-century Italian sculptor known for his rococo architectural columns. the following head (b-6).Pick up a Charloce, skip a bead on the sing, and sew threugh the nest bead (e-d). Repeat (ce). Pick upa 15% skip a bead on the ring, and sew through the next bead (2) Pick up a Charlotte, skip « bead on the ring, and sew through the next bead (-g) Pickup « Charlotte, skip the first 15 on the ring, and step up through the next two 15% (g-hand photo b).[3] Continve in tubular peyote stitch, working six stitches per round in the following pattern: 15%, Charlotte, Charlotte, 1s", Charlotte, Charlotte. If you lose track, remember to always pick up the same bead as the rype you just went through, Work this pattera until the tube measures 1 in, 2.Sern. [4] Work so transition rounds with a 158, a Chalott, three 10° sed beads {photo c}, and a Charlore in each round, [5] Sure the Celini spiral by substitucing an 8° for the middle 10%, The Cellini sequence is 15°, Charlotte, 10% 84108, Charlotte. Keep your tersion tight. After six to sight rows, the sculptural Cellini shape becomes well-defined (photo d). [6] Continue working in Cellini sical stitch for 3 in, (7.6em), adding thread (Basics) as needed.'To make the transi- tion back to the straight tube, substinute. 2 10° for the 8" fortwo rows. To return to the original straight tube sequence, substitute a Charlotte, a 1. Charlee forthe three 10 working the straight tube for [7] Alternate between straight tabe and Cellini spiral as desired, ending with the Cellini spiral neil you are ahowt 215 in (64cm) from the finished length of one side of the necklace. [B] To tapersthe end of the necklace, work in the teansition sequence (see step 6) for four rows, Then, reduce the number of beads from six to four at follows: Work the step up, chen pick 41 15%, sew through the Charlotte pick up a Charlorte, sew tarongh the next Charlotte and 15%, pick up. 15% sew through the next Charlotte, pick up a Charlotte sew through the next Char loste and 15* (photo e). Step up 1 start the next row, Work four-bead rows for 1i2in. (3.8em) [9] Pick up ewo 15% and sew back through the last Charlotte and 15" added on the last peyote row (photo f). Sew back through the last wo 15° you added. [40] Working in ladder stitch (Basics), add eight more pairs of 15° to make a strip. Pick up half of a clasp, sew through the Charlotte and 15? on the ‘opposite side of che s through the last two [5% on the strip iphoto g}. Retrace the thread path, secure the tals with a few half-bicch kknois (Basics) between beads, and trim [44] Secure a new thread so it exits the starting point ar the center of the necklace where you tied che knot in step 1. Repent steps 3-10 9 complete the second half of the necklace. Weave in any loose threads = Deb Sarsuels Contact Deb in care of Kalmbach Books al, and sew back MATERIALS. necklace 29 in. (Stem) + seed beads, 5-7q each in siz 89,107, 13° Charlotte, and 15 + clasp + nylon beading tread conditned with boesivax or Thread Heaven *» beading necdies, #12 FIGURE Easy Bend Stitches: Peyore Stitch | Beal®Butwou 13Peyote band [1] On a comfortable length of conditioned thread isee Basics, p. 18), attach a stop bead (Hasies}, leaving a 10-in, (25cm) tal. Pick up 18 color A cylinder beads, Working in flat, even- count peyote stitch (Basics and fi MATERIALS bracelet 7 in. (180m) + Japanese cjinder beads | 19g for thebase, color A 6g e2ch of 2 colo for leaves end | fringe, 8 end c 8g 980h of 8 colors for leaves, DLE and F + size 15® Japanosa seed peacls ch 01 5 colors for veins 8g fo fringe ‘= ‘in. 2.501) mesh dome fngina + 26-8rm pastic evaps ‘+ nylon beading thread conditioned with beeswax or Thread Heaven, or Freie 6 lb, test neetles, #12 a-b}, make band tha fits comfort ably around your wrist with the ends overlapping by approximately ¥ in {13cm}. [2] With the working theead, sew the male halves of two snaps to one exd of the band. Secure the cal with a few half-itch knots (Basics) between beads, and trim, [3] Thread a needle onthe 10-in. sil and sew the female halves of the snaps to the undetside of the opposite end of the band so they coreespond with the sale halves, Secure the tail, and trim, Leaves Makea total of five leaves in various. colors, using two colors of cylinders and ‘one color of 15% per leaf. Sides [1] Center 2 stop bead (Basics) ona 4-fe. (1.2m) length of thread, [2] Pick up color C cylinde, five color B cylinders.a C, and a B. Sew back through the fourth B just picked up (figure 2, ab [3] Work two rows in peyote stitch, picking up one B per stitch (b-e), [4] Pick up a C and a B Sew through the last B added on the previous row (e-d) {5] Work one stitch using a B, Pick up 2B, aC, and a B, Sew back theough 14 Bead@Thuton | Rasy Rend Sits: Fayote Stitch Lae lene Rich hues in multiple colors add depth and dimension to this elegant bracelet. The Russian leaves, made using a variation on peyote stitch, work up quickly and require only a small amount of beads per leaf. the first B so the other two beads sit side by side, with the C closer ro the tail (d-e). Work another stitch using ables [6] Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have nine Bs and Cs along the outer edge of the leaf f-g). Don'etrim the working thread, You will useit to attach the leaf tothe band. [7] Remove the stop bead and thread a needle on the ral. Work the second half of che leaf to mirror the first [hi Bottom [4] Pick up three Bs and sew through two Bs on the other side of the leaf {figure 3, a) [2] Pick-up a C and sew back through the same two Bs. Work one stitch using, a (bel [3] Pick up a B ancl sew through the next two Bs, Pick up a C and sew back through the same two Bs and the last B added (o-d), [4] Work one stitch usinga B (de) Veins [4] Continuing with the working thread, weave through the bends 10 exit at point {Pick up 13 15%, sew theough the C and ewo Bs where the sides meet {f-9), sew back chrough the Cyand continue through fire 15% (gh)FIOURE 1 [2] Pick up three 15%. Sew chrough the first inside C on either side of the leat and three Hs, Sew back through the first B and the C, the three 15%, and ehe next 15 of the original 19 the) [3] Continue to add veins as in stsp 2, varying the number of 15% for each vein (Fj). Secure the tall, and trim, Centerpiece Tie one end of a 2-yd. (1.8m) length of conditioned thread to the inside of the imesh dome finding. Exit one of the holes and pick up two As, a B, and four 15%. Sew hack through the first 152, Fick up a Band two As and sew through the next hole (photo a}, Sew up through another hole and repeat until the finding ie covered in fringe. Don't cut the working thread. FIGURE 2 ‘Assemble the bracelet Refer to photo b as you position the leaves on the band Stitch the leaves in place using the tail ends. Center the fringed dome over the leaves and stitch iin place, = Robin Michaels Contact Robin at Keep Me in Stitches, 73 Smithtown Blud., Smithtown, NY. 13787, (631) 724-8111, via email at [email protected], or visit her Web site, keepmeinstitcbesl orn FIGURE? ayy Bes Stiteies: Peyote Stitch | Heaithation 1Medallion Necklace MATERIALS necklace 16 in. (stem) © crystals 86 668 4mm cicane | + 208mm oats Japanese seed beads: + in ocr 20 * 6 4-smm soldered ura Crystals and seed beads * Zoro beacs sparkle in this sve ee delicate floral Peres esate motif necklace. Frelne 6 Ib test Combine small foxle beeing wee, amounteoF beading necdles, #13 peyote stitch, stringing, and wirework for a piece that is a delight to make. aig annose pliers 9 rourdnose pliers + wie cutors| EDITOR'S NOTE: To continue the floral ‘motif, make enough medallions for the entire length of the necklace’s sides (eight in total). Be ‘sure to make enough ccrystal inks to connact them as well. Pendant sing. Then sew back through the next 15*in thering. Sew through the last three beads. [1] On a comforcable length che last three beads (b-o}. back through the first four Continue chrough the first ‘of conditioned thread (see [3] Pick up 14 15%. Sew 15% from step 2 (d-e} 15* on the next loop {b-c Basics, p. 18), pick upa 1S through thenext 15° in the [5] Pick upa 154,skip.a 15°, five times, exiting che seed beadand admmbicone ring and back through the and sew through the next 152 added in this step crystals repeat six times. Sew last three heads. Repeat three (figure 2, a-bl. Continue in through the firs: 15® to form times (e-d) peyote stitch (Basics) for four [6] Work the next four a.ring (figure 1, a= [4] Pick up 11 154s, sew stitches. Then sew through stitches of peyote with 11°s, [2] Pick up 17 15%, and sew through the first rhree 15% the next three beads, the next and sew chrough to the next through the next 15%in the from step 2, and sew through 15° in dhe rng, and b loop (d-2}. Repeat on each 16 BoadSTuttn | Easy Bead Stitches Peyote StitesJoop,and exie the frst L1° added (o-f. [7] Sew through the next 15° and 11%, Pick up: 15%, 4mm, 15%, soldered jump ring. Skip the seldered jump sing, and sew ack theough the 15°, the 4mm, the 15%, and the next threebeads figute 8, a-b). [8] Follow the ehread path around the outer edge of the loops to the opposite ide of the pendant. Exirat point c. Add three fringes to the bottom loop as follows Fringe 12 ick up wo 15%, a 4mm, and three 15°, Skip the last three 15%s, and sew baek chrough the 4mm and. the two 15%. Sew through the next 11° (c~d) Fringe 2:Pick up thiee 154,a 4mm, a 15% a4mm,a 15%, a-4mm, and three 15%. Skip the last three 15%, and sew back through these beads skipoing the first 15° {dhe}, Pick up a 158, and sew through the next 11° (oH » Fringe 3: Repeat fringe 1 (to). [9] Fotlowehe thread path back to the top loop. Reinforce the beads from step 7 with a second thread pass (9-H Medallions Make the medallions by following the steps for the pendant, but adda second soldered jump ring opposite the first and eliminare the fringe. Make ewo medallions, Crystal links Gut a4-in, (10cm) length of wire. Make a plain loop {Basies) on one end. String a 4mm,a 6mm bicone exystal and a4mm, Make a phin Joop on the other end. Make a second erystal link. Assembly [1] Open ene loop (Bates) on a crysial link, and attach it to the pendants soldered jump ring. Close the loop. Open the Joop on the ether end, ard attach ito a medallion Repeat with she second crystal Tink and medion. [2] Cura 164m, (41cm) piece of beading wire, Qn the wire, center 17 15°s and the soldered jump ring of one ‘medallion. Sting an 11° over both wire ends ro erento loop of 15% around the soldered jump ring [photo a, [3] On each strand, string an [4] String a crimp head and arrangement of your choice one half of a clasp over both ‘of seed heads, mm ceystale, ends, Take both encs back and 6mm pearls for 4 in, through the crimp bead, and (13cm). Then string a 4mm tighten the loop. Crimp the ‘over both strands (photo b). crimp bead (Basic Repeat until you are within [B] Repeat steps 2-4 on the the necklace. If you wish, in. ofthe desired length of other side of the necklace. you can try ending each Anna Elizabeth Draeger serand by stringing an Arms is Associate Editor alternating partern of 6mm Bead&Button, Contact her at and 4mm exystals adiueger@kalnbach cons, Egy Bead Stitches: eyotestiteh | Beal utConditioning thread Conditioning straightens and strengthens your thread and also helps itresise fraying, separating, and tangling, Pull uawaxed nylon threads like Nymo or Gon through either beeswax (not candle wax or paraffin) or Thread Heaven to condition. Beeswax smooths the nylon fibers and ades rackiness that will stiffen your beadwrk slightly. Thread Heaven adds a static charge that causes the thread to repel itself, so itcan’e be used with doubled thread. All nylon threads stretch, so maintain ‘tension on the thread as you condition it, ‘Stop bead Fe. Usea stop bead to secure | beads temporarily when you |_ “= begin stitching. Choose a bead that is distinctly different from the beads in ‘your project. String the stop bead about 6 in, (15cm) from the end of your thread, and go back through it in the same direction, If desired, go through it ® one more time for added suri. Peyote: flat even-count ick up an even number of beads (a-b) ‘These beads will shift to form the first tworows, ‘To begin rove 3, pick up a bead, skip the last bead strung in the previous step, and sew through the next bead in the opposite direction (b=c), For each stitch, pick up a bead, skipa bead on the previous row, and sew through the next bead, exiting the first bead strung {e-d), The beads added in this row are higher than the previous rows and are Teferred toas “up-beads.” For eack stitch in subsequent rows, pick up a bead and sew through the ‘ext up-bead on the previous row *, {d-e}. To count peyote stitch rows, Seg count the total number of beads along both straight edges, Peyote: tubular even-count 4 Hick up an even number of beads to ‘equal the desired circumference, Tie the beads into a ring, leaving some slack. Pur the ring over a form, if desized, 2 Fyen-numbered beads form round 1; odd-numbered beads form round 2 Go through the first head to the left of the knot. Pick up a bead, skip a bead, and go through the next bead. Repeat until you're back at the start. 8 Since you started with an even number of beads, you need to work a “step up” ‘9 be in position for the next round, Go through the frst beads on rounds 2 and 3. Pick up a bead and go through the second head on row 3;continue, Peyote: zipping up (joining) To join two sections -————_ of a flat peyore piece invisibly, fit the high beads on cach side together, like the teeth of a Zipper. "Zip up” the stitehes by zig. zagging through exch high bead. 18 Bead&Button! Kasy Bead Stitches: Peyote Stich, Ladder stitch 1 Pick up two heads. Leave a 4-in, (10cm) tail. Go through both beads again in the same direction, Pull the top bead down so the beads are side by side, The thread exits the bottom of the second bead (a-b]. Pick upa third bead and go back through the second bead from top to bottom. Come hack up the third bead (bc) String a fourth bead. Go through the third bead irom bortom to top and the fourth bead from top to bottom. (c-d) Continue adding heads until you reach the desired length. 2To stabilize the ladder, ziggoyg back through all the beads. Brick stitch Begin brick stitch with a ladder of seed ‘ot bugle beads (see Ladder stitch). 1 String nwo beads. Go under the thread between the second and third bends on the ladder from back to front. Pall tight. Go up the second bead added, then down the first. Come back up the second bead again, 2 For the row’s remaining stitches, pick up one bead. Pass the needle under the next loop on the row below from back to front. Go beck through the new bead,