More Beaded Decorations: Even more fun, fabulous decorations to make for Christmas, Easter and Halloween (Beadflowers Beading Patterns by Katie Dean)

More Beaded Decorations, is the fifteenth book in the Beadflowers Beading Patterns series. It offers you the remaining beading projects that I created for making dimensional ornaments to decorate your home at Christmas, Easter and Halloween. The other beaded Christmas decorations are in volume fourteen. These projects spanned my entire career as a bead artist and I shared them through the Beadflowers website.The majority of the projects in this volume, use traditional seed beads. I have included a few designs using multi-holed or shaped seed beads. The projects range in difficulty from beginner to advanced. They use primarily Peyote stitch, with a few other basic bead-weaving techniques as well. I loved creating dimensional work: ornaments and decorations for festive celebrations provided me with plenty of inspiration.You might wish to supplement this book with the second volume in the series, which teaches you basic beading techniques. For the beginner projects in this volume, I have shared everything you need to know to complete your design. Projects for more experienced beaders assume that you already have basic technique skills. So, if you wish to learn or remind yourself of the basics, definitely ensure you have access to volume two to use alongside this.If you enjoy these projects, then you will also enjoy the volumes of festive beaded boxes and beaded lanterns. Those designs celebrate all manner of special occasions, including birthdays, Valentines and Hanukkah. All the projects are laid out so that they are easy to follow. You will soon have a gorgeous collection of special family heirlooms to be enjoyed for generations to come. So, the biggest struggle you will face is what to make first!Katie Dean followed a career in the beading industry for over 12 years. During that time, she designed and published over 500 patterns, more than 10 books, and taught numerous beading classes, both in-person and online. She also worked as editor of Bead and Jewellery Magazine for 3 years, ran her own business, Beadflowers, and appeared on the Craft Channel and Jewellery Maker TV. She reached the finals and won multiple international beading competitions, participated several times in Battle of the Beadsmith, and had her designs published in just about every major beading magazine across the world (back when beading magazines existed!). The information and projects shared in this book series, Beadflowers Beading Patterns, represent the legacy of Katie's beading experience and designs. May they support you in growing your skills and bring you much joy as you explore the wonderful world of beading! Read more