Each month, as part of our regular feature Bead, Book & Bounce, we choose one of the most popular beading and jewellery making books and challenge our readers to make something inspired by the techniques or projects covered within it's pages. (We've recently made a few changes to the way that Bead, Book & Bounce will work, so please be sure to check out the new details on our new dedicated Bead, Book & Bounce Page.)
For the next two months, we'll be working on projects from The Best Of Beadwork: Twelve Modern Vintage Projects. The book includes several designs for necklaces, bracelets and earrings - all with a vintage twist. The majority of the patterns included in the book are versatile, with components which could potentially be used to create a variety of projects - and, with a range of vintage style projects - there should be something to suit everyone's tastes!
As each of the projects included in The Best Of Beadwork: Twelve Modern Vintage Projects has previously been published in Beadwork Magazine, you may find that you already have one (or more) of the projects already. But, if you don't, several of the patterns included can be found on the deisgner's website, or are available for download - including one free one!
So, if you don't fancy purchasing the full book, but do fancy joining in with Bead, Book & Bounce, here's where you can find each of the patterns included in the book -
Luscious Links - Shelley Nybakke. Pattern first appeared in Beadwork, February/March 2008. The Luscious Links Redux is now available from Shelley's etsy store - SturdyGirlDesigns.
Artsy Angles - Michele Anderson. Pattern first appeared in Beadwork, February/March 2008.
Disco Squares - Marcia DeCoster. Pattern first appeared in Beadwork, April/May 2009.
Antique Connections Cuff - Melinda Barta. Pattern first appeared in Beadwork, April/May 2009.
Retro Ruffles Cuff - Rachel Nelson Smith. Pattern first appeared in Beadwork, February/March 2010.
Metallic Ribbon Bracelet - Venetia Perry. Pattern first appeared in Beadwork, February/March 2010.
Ribbon Blossom Brooch - Pattern first appeared in Beadwork, December/January 2010.
Deco Lotus Earrings - Gwen Fisher. Pattern first appeared in Beadwork, October/November 2009.
Rivoli Renaissance Necklace - Laura McCabe. Pattern first appeared in Beadwork, February/March 2010. Now available, for free, in Beadwork's Collection: Create Jewelry With Crystal.
Endless Circles Necklace - Arlene Baker. Pattern first appeared in Beadwork,
Floral Wreaths Bracelet - Amy Haftkowycz. Pattern first appeared in Beadwork, April/May 2010. Interweave also sells the Floral Wreaths Bracelet as a downloadable pattern.
Hearts & Rosettes Necklace - Barbara Falkowitz. Pattern first appeared in Beadwork, April/May 2010. Interweave also sells the Hearts & Rosettes Necklace as a downloadable pattern.
We'll reveal the results of everyone's beadiness on the 6th February 2014. Plenty of time to rummage through your old magazines, find a download or order the book for yourself!
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