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15 Autumn
Inspirations
Projects that will ignite
your creativity
WORK THAT
BEAD STASH!
Pretty peyote
leaf set p.30

& RIBER
Learn chenille
stitch p.24

SUBSCUSIVE
Stitch a classic bracelet
with enticing texture p. 72

BeadDreams 2016:

EXCtoLber 2016
31 award-winning
designs! p.16
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YOUR GUIDE to designing with art beads p.14
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Fall for
DiamonDuos
with this
pretty bracelet
p. 3

CELEBRATE AUTUMN!
Peyote scarf Mighty acorn earrings p. 14
ring p. 6

Phoenix pendant p. 8
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Autumnal rhythms
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W
hile there is no unified concensus on what season people prefer, fall is
often cited as the favored time for many. Well, just consider things like
acorns, warm fires, pretty scarves, and an earthy seasonal palette and
you’ll start to get the idea. If these things appeal to you, you’ll love this issue of
B&B Extra. Nature lovers will embrace Lane Landry’s adorable acorn earrings
(p. 14), which would also make a great pendant. Cindy Clark’s phoenix (p. 8) may METAL & WIRE
not warm you up physically, but the blazing colors and fun shaping will give you
a surge of excitement as you progress through the pattern. If you find yourself torn
between wearing a pretty scarf and showing off your newest beaded necklace, try
Svetlana Dubinsky’s scarf ring (p. 6). With one simple piece, you can show off your
beading skills, don a fashionable scarf, and say “no” to bulky knots. If scarves aren’t
your thing, indulge in the colors of the season with Dana Meredith’s gorgeous fall-
hued necklace (p. 11). Just don’t wear a scarf over it — you’ll really want to show
it off. Bracelet lovers will want to make Marcia Balonis’ bracelet (p. 3), which
features one of the new beads on the block, the DiamonDuo.
Pick your favorite fall colorway, and go to town!
CLAYS & RESINS

Editor, Bead&Button STITCHING

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Contents
DiamonDuo bracelet ............................................3
Peyote stitch scarf ring..........................................6
Rise of the phoenix pendant............................... 8
Global elements neklace.................................... 11
Mighty little acorns..............................................14

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 BEAD WEAVING

DiamonDuo
FLOWER
bouquet
Create a bountiful bouquet of flowers to dance around
your wrist using DiamonDuos, pearls, seed beads and
sparkling crystal connections.

designed by Marcia Balonis

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 Difficulty rating

Materials
110 seed bead white/bronze bracelet 7 in. (18 cm)
• 42 5 x 8 mm DiamonDuo beads (alabaster)
• 7 4 mm round pearls (Czech, matte copper)
5 x 8 mm • 54 3 mm bicone crystals (Preciosa,
DiamonDuo bead topaz AB)
• 3 g 110 seed beads (Miyuki, black matted
sunset; www.potomacbeads.com)
150 seed bead 5 g 150 seed beads (Toho 222, dark copper)
• 1 2-strand clasp
• 2 6 mm jump rings
4 mm pearl
• Fireline, 6 lb. test
• beading needles, #11
3 mm bicone crystal • 2 pairs of chainnose bentnose, and/or
FIGURE 1 flatnose pliers

green/pink bracelet colors

• DiamonDuo beads (jet AB)
• 4 mm pearl beads (Swarovski, lapis)
• 3 mm bicone crystals (Swarovski,
e light rose AB)
b • 110 seed beads (Miyuki 416, lime green)
d
• 150 seed beads (Miyuki 146FR, matte
a c
transparent green AB)
c a
f

d Online beading basics

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b • ending and adding thread
• opening and closing jump rings

Marcia Balonis has had a life-

FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 long passion for jewelry even
during her 35-year financial
career. She found teaching
Flower components the next DiamonDuo in the ring (c–d). beading to be a great way to
1 On 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread, pick up an Repeat the last two stitches four times share her passion. Marcia lives in Florida
alternating pattern of an 110 seed bead (d–e). To complete the round, pick up and enjoys teaching locally and nationally.
and a DiamonDuo six times, leaving a three 150s, and sew down through the Contact her at marcia@baublesbybalonis.net
6-in. (15 cm) tail and making sure the first two 150s added at the start of this or visit www.baublesbybalonis.net or
top of the DiamonDuos are facing up. step and the next 110 in the ring (e–f). www.baublesbybalonis.etsy.com.
Sew through all the beads again to 3 Pick up a 150, a 4 mm pearl, and a 150,
form a ring, and sew through the first and sew through the 110 on the oppo-
110 picked up (figure 1). site side of the inner ring (figure 3, a–b).
2 Pick up five 150 seed beads, and Pick up a 150, sew back through the
sew through the open hole of the next 4 mm, pick up a 150, and sew through
DiamonDuo (figure 2, a–b). Pick up five the 110 your thread exited at the start
150s, sew through the following 110 in of this step, going in the same direction
the ring, and back through the last two (b–c). Sew through the next five 150s,
150s added (b–c). Pick up three 150s, the outer hole of the next DiamonDuo,
and sew through the open hole of and the following 150 (c–d).

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 a
c

FIGURE 4

a
c

f
e
d

FIGURE 5

4 Pick up a 150, an 110, a 3 mm bicone Connections 110, and 3 mm on the other component
crystal, an 110, and a 150, skip the next 1 Lay two flower components on as shown (c–d).
four 150s, and sew through the following your work surface, with two 3 mms 4 Pick up a 150, an 110, a 3 mm, an
150, DiamonDuo, and 150 (figure 4, as the connecting points and the 110, and a 150, and sew up through
a–b). Repeat this stitch five times to working thread exiting the crystal the corresponding 3 mm on the first
complete the round, and continue at figure 5, point a. component. Pick up a 150, and sew
through the first 150, 110, and 3 mm 2 Using the thread from the left down through the 3 mm your thread
added in this step (b–c). End the tail, component, pick up a 150, and exited at the start of this step (d–e).
but not the working thread. Set this sew up through the corresponding Continue through the next five beads
flower component aside. 3 mm on the other component in the connection, and the 3 mm on
5 Repeat steps 1–4 to make a total (figure 5, a–b). Pick up a 150, an 110, the first component (e–f). Sew through
of seven flowers for a 71⁄2-in. (19.1 cm) a 3 mm, an 110, and a 150, and sew the beadwork to reinforce both connec-
bracelet. Each additional component down through the 3 mm your thread tion points, and end the thread.
will add about 1 in. (2.5 cm) to the exited at the start of this step (b–c). 5 Work as in steps 2–4 to connect
final length. 3 Sew through the adjacent 150 in the the remaining components, and end
connection, and continue through the the thread.
next 110, two 150s, DiamonDuo, two 150s, 6 Attach a clasp to the end loops
with 6 mm jump rings. w

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PEYOTE STITCH

Scarf ring
I was inspired to make these scarf rings by the
beautiful batik silk scarves made by a friend of
mine. The ring is supported by a leather cord,
creating a sturdy accessory for your favorite scarf.

designed by Svetlana Dubinsky Difficulty rating

Ring rounds on one side and then the

1 Thread a needle on each end of other and stepping up at the end Materials
3 yd. (2.7 m) of thread, pick up 96 of each round. Stitch using even, scarf ring 2 in. (5 cm) outer-
150 seed beads, and center them on medium tension. diameter
the thread. Sew through the first bead Rounds 3–5: Using 150s, work three • 26 3 mm fire-polished beads (jet
again to form a ring. These beads will rounds for a total of five rounds (b–c). California)
shift to form the first two rounds as the Rounds 6–7: With the other needle, • 2 g 110 seed beads (Toho 222, dark
next round is added (figure 1, a–b). work two rounds of 150s along the bronze)
2 Alternating between the threads, other edge for a total of seven rounds. • 3 g 110 cylinder beads (Miyuki DB0040,
work in tubular peyote (48 stitches per Round 8: With one needle, work a copper plated)
round) as follows, working identical round using 110 cylinder beads (c–d). • 3 g 150 seed beads (Toho 557, permanent
finish galvanized starlight)
• 51⁄2 in. (14 cm) 2 mm round leather cord
• Fireline, 6 lb. test
• beading needles, #12

Online beading basics

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• peyote stitch: tubular, flat even count,
zipping up
• ending thread

Svetlana Dubinsky is an
award-winning designer who’s
work has won several awards,
including “Black Ice,” which was
a finalist in BeadDreams 2012.
Contact Svetlana at svetadu@gmail.com.

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Round 9: With the other needle,
work a round using cylinders along 150 seed bead
the other edge. 110 cylinder bead
Round 10: With one needle, work
110 seed bead
a round using 150s (d–e).
Round 11: With the other needle, work a 3 mm fire-polished bead
round using 150s along the other edge.
Round 12–13: With one needle, work
two rounds using cylinder beads (e–f). d e f
Round 14: With the other needle, work
g
one round using cylinder beads.
3 Cut a piece of 2 mm leather cord
to fit around the circumference when
b c
nestled into the beaded ring, and hold a
it in place as you zip up the first and
last rounds of peyote (photo).
4 Sew through a cylinder in the center
outer round. Pick up an 110 seed bead,
a 3 mm fire-polished bead, and an 110
seed bead. Skip three cylinder beads,
and sew through the next cylinder in
the same outer round (f–g). Repeat
this stitch to complete the outer edge FIGURE 1
embellishment, and end the threads.

Bar
1 On 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread, pick up two
110 seed beads, 14 cylinders, and two
110 seed beads, leaving a 6-in. (15 cm)
tail. These beads will shift to form the
first two rows as the third row is added.
2 Work 10 rows in flat, even count
peyote, picking up one bead per stitch:
an 110 seed bead, seven cylinders,
and an 110 seed bead, for a total of
12 rows (figure 2).
3 Zip up the two end rows to form a bar.
4 Sew through the hollow center of the
bar to exit one end. Pick up a 3 mm fire-
polished bead, and sew through a 150
along the inner round of the ring. Sew
back through the 3 mm and bar, and
pick up a 3 mm. Sew through a 150 on
the opposite side of the same inner
round of the ring. Retrace the thread
path, and end the threads. w

FIGURE 2

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BRICK STITCH

hoenix pen
p da
he n
t

t
of
Rise

Work in increasing and decreasing brick stitch to make a dramatic pendant.

designed by Cindy Clark

Phoenix body Decrease start stitch: Picking up an A Increase end stitch: Pick up an A,
1 Thread a needle on each end of 2 yd. and a B, sew under the second-to-last sew under the same thread bridge
(1.8 m) of thread. Pick up a color A and thread bridge in the previous row, and as in the previous stitch, and sew back
a color B 110 cylinder bead, and center sew back up through the last B just up through the A just added.
them on the thread. Sew through the added. Sew through both beads to 3 Continue to work in rows as follows:
beads again, and position them so the align them, and exit the last B. Row 3: Increase (A, B), C, D, 2A, 7B, 2C,
holes are parallel. Work the rest of the Regular stitch: Pick up a C, sew under 5D, C, 2B, A.
row in ladder stitch as follows, picking the next thread bridge in the previous Row 4: Decrease (2A), 2B, 5C, 2B, 7A.
up one cylinder per stitch: 6B, C, 4D, 6E, row, and sew back up through the C Skip two stitches by sewing through
2D, C, B, A. just added. Work two regular stitches the beadwork, exiting the next D in the
2 Work row 2 in increasing and decreas- with Ds, four using Es, two using Ds, four previous row (figure 1, a–b). Decrease
ing brick stitch, following the pattern using Cs, six using Bs, one with a C, (D, C), B, increase A.
and noting the different terms for each and one with a B. 4 Work the crest before completing
kind of stitch: the body:

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 Row 3
Row 1
Row 7 Difficulty rating

b
Materials
pendant 23 ⁄8 x 23 ⁄4 in. (6 x 7 cm)
a
• 2 g 110 Miyuki Delica cylinder beads in
each of 5 colors
- color A (DB0426, opaque red luster)
- color B (DB0254, transparent red AB)
i - color C (DB2460, transparent orange AB)
- color D (DB1702, copper pearl-lined
110 cylinder beads Row 5 marigold)
c
color A - color E (DB0623, dyed jonquil silver-lined
h
j alabaster)
color B • 1 color F Miyuki Delica cylinder bead
(DB0611, dyed silver-lined wine; for the eye)
color C
• 12 80 seed beads (opaque red)
color D • 4 3–4 mm drop beads (topaz)
• 24 in. (61 cm) 3 mm link chain
color E • 1 clasp
color F • 2 6 mm jump rings
k
• Fireline, 6 lb. test
• beading needles, #12
e
• wire cutters strong enough to cut the chain
d Row 6
g
f
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Row 8 • ladder stitch
Row 2
• brick stitch: increase, decrease
FIGURE 1 • ending and adding thread

• Work a decrease row with a B, a C, previous row (h–i). Decrease (A, B), 3B, A.
and a D. 7 Work the beak before completing Cindy Clark learned about
• Work a decrease row with a D and the body: beading from her mother and
a C. • Work a row with an A, three Bs, and has been working with beads
5 Continue in rows as follows: an A. for half her life. Contact her
Row 5: Sew through the beadwork to • Work a row with an A, two Bs, and at cindy_c@gmx.com.
exit the bottom A in the set of seven As an A.
in row 4 (point c). Decrease (2A), 6B, 2A. • Work a row with an A, an E, and an A.
Row 6: Sew through the beadwork to • Work a row with two Es.
decrease a stitch (d–e). Decrease (2A), • Pick up an E, and sew through the
5A. Set aside this thread. other E in the previous row.
6 Using the tail, work the other half of 8 Sew through the beadwork to exit at
the body: point j. Work the final row of the body
Row 7: Decrease (A, B), 6B, 4C, 2D, 3E, with seven As. End this thread.
2D, 2C, B, A.
Row 8: Decrease (A, B), B, 2C, 4D, 2C, 7B, Crest fringe
2C, B, A. 1 Using the remaining thread, sew
Row 9: Decrease (A, B), F, C, 2B, 4A, 2B, through the beadwork to exit the end D
5C, 2B, 2A. at the top of the head. Pick up 11 Ds.
Row 10: Sew through the beadwork to Skip the last D, and sew back through
decrease by one stitch (f–g). Decrease the next 10 Ds and the D your thread
(2A), 6B, 2A. Skip three stitches, exiting exited at the start of this step. Sew
the top A in the set of four As in the through the C in the same row.

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 Row 10
Row 12
Row 4 k
b d l
j Row 14
Row 8 i Row 16
c
Row 6: Decrease (2A), A, B, 2D, B, A,
a n 2B, A.
Row 7: Decrease (2A), A, B, C, D, C, B, A.
m
Row 8: Increase (A, B), 3C, B, A.
Row 9: Pick up two As, sew through the
first A again in the same direction to
increase an extra stitch, and then work
the rest of the row: B, 2C, B, C, B, A.
Row 10: Increase (A, B), B, A, B, 3C, B, A.
Row 1 f o Row 11: Increase (A, B), B, 2C, B, 2A, 2B,
g A. Using ladder stitch, increase this row
Row 3
Row 9 with two As (i–j). Complete this wing
p
tip by picking up three As and sewing
h Row 7 Row 11 Row 13 through the end A (j–k).
Row 5
Row 12: Decrease (A, B), 2B, A. Skip a
FIGURE 2 stitch, sewing through to exit the next A
in the previous row. Decrease (A, B), B,
2 Pick up eight Cs. Skip the last C, and back through the loop, the A your 2A, B, A.
sew back through the next seven Cs thread exited at the start of this step, Row 13: Decrease (2A). Skip a stitch,
and the last two Cs in the crest. Sew up and the next A along the bottom edge. sewing through the beadwork to exit
through the adjacent B. 5 Pick up 10 As, an 80, five Bs, an 80, five the next A in the previous row. Decrease
3 Work as in step 2 to add a fringe of six Cs, an 80, three Ds, a drop bead, three (A, B), B, A. Skip a stitch, and sew through
Bs, and then add a fringe of five As off Ds, an 80, five Cs, an 80, five Bs, an 80, the beadwork to exit the next A in the
of the adjacent end A. End this thread. and 10 As. Sew through the correspond- previous row. Decrease (2A), 2A. Sew
ing bead on the other side of the cen- through the beadwork to exit the sixth
Tail fringe ter A. Sew back through the loop and bead added in this row (l–m).
1 Thread a needle on each end of the A your thread exited at the start of Row 14: Increase (A, B), B, A. To com-
3 yd. (2.7 m) of thread, and center it this step, and sew through the bead- plete this wing tip, work as follows:
in the bottom A in the center row of work to the second A from the bottom • a row with an A, two Bs, and three As
the body. With one needle, sew through on the this side of the body (figure 1, (adding two As in ladder stitch)
the beadwork to exit the second A from point k). • a row with an A, three Bs, and an A
the bottom on one side of the body. Set • a row with four As
this thread aside. Wings 4 Sew through the beadwork to exit the
2 With the other needle, work the tail 1 Work in increase and decrease brick second bead from the bottom of row 13
embellishment: Pick up an A, a B, and stitch, following the pattern in figure 2: (n–o). To complete this wing tip, pick up
a drop bead. Skip the drop bead, and Row 1: Decrease (A, B), D, B, A. three As, and sew through the adjacent
sew back through the B, A, and center A Row 2: Increase (A, B), C, D, B, A. A (o–p).
on the body going in the same direc- Row 3: Increase (A, B), C, D, C, B, A. 5 Sew though the beadwork to exit
tion. Sew through the next A along the Using ladder stitch, increase this row the top A in row 10 of this wing. Set
bottom edge. with an A, a B, and an A (a–b). the thread aside.
3 Pick up four Bs, an 80 seed bead, 2 Finish this wing tip by working a 6 Using the other needle, work the sec-
four Cs, a drop bead, four Cs, an 80, decrease start stitch with two As (b–c), ond wing on the other side of the body.
and four Bs. Sew back through the and then add a single A at the tip,
corresponding bead on the other side and continue through the end A in Chain
of the center A. Sew back through the row 3 (c–d). 1 Using either needle, sew through the
loop, the A your thread exited at the 3 Continue in rows: end link of a chain. Sew back through
start of this step, and the next A along Row 4: Decrease (A, B), C, B, C, 2D, 2B, A. the A on the wing. Retrace the thread
the bottom edge. Using ladder stitch, increase this row path several times, and end the thread.
4 Pick up five As, an 80, four Bs, an 80, with two As (f–g). Pick up an A, and sew Repeat with the other needle.
four Cs, two Ds, a drop bead, two Ds, through the last A added in row 4 (g–h). 2 Cut the chain in half, and attach the
four Cs, an 80, four Bs, an 80, and five As. Row 5: Increase (A, B), 2B, A, B, D, B, A, clasp to one end with a jump ring.
Sew through the corresponding bead 2B, A. 3 Attach a jump ring to the end link of
on the other side of the center A. Sew the other chain. w

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 STRINGING / WIREWORK

Global elements
necklace
Elevate simple stringing with a wire-wrapped glass tube
designed by Dana Meredith

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This necklace is a celebration of disparate elements: Difficulty rating
an organic horn-like tube, a colorful center bead, and
the contrast between a translucent rondelle and opaque
amethyst rounds. To pull it all together, several beads
of a similar diameter on the opposite side of the glass
Materials
tube provide visual (and literal!) balance. necklace 18 in. (46 cm)
• 1 6-in. (15 cm) glass tube bead
(www.claspon-claspoff.com)
• 1 2-in. (5 cm) glass U Tube bead
(www.sonoranbeads.com)
• 1 23 mm glass rondelle
(www.juliemillerglass.com)
• 3 19 mm round jasper beads
• 5 15 mm round amethyst beads
• 4–8 10 mm faceted blue fluorite nuggets
(www.beadsdirectonline.com)
a b • 8 10 mm wavy spacers
• 12 8 mm disk spacers
(www.silverinstyleusa.etsy.com)
• 4 3 mm round spacers
• flexible beading wire, .018 or .019
• 45 in. (1.2 m) 20-gauge wire
• 24 in. (61 cm) 26-gauge wire
• 2 crimp beads
• 1 in. (2.5 cm) French (bullion) wire
• 1 toggle clasp
• chainnose pliers
c d • roundnose pliers
• diagonal wire cutters

earrings 11 ⁄4 in. (3.2 cm)

Wired tube bead • 2 10 mm faceted nuggets
1 Cut a 45-in. (1.2 cm) piece of • 2 8 mm disk spacers
20-gauge wire. On one end, use round- • 2 11⁄2-in. (3.8 cm) eye pins
nose pliers to make a small loop, and • 2 6–8 mm jump rings
position it about 1 in. (2.5 cm) from the • 1 pair of hammered earring posts and
large end of the 6-in. (15 cm) glass tube ear nuts (www.fusionbeads.com)
on the inside curve (photo a). • 2 pairs of chainnose pliers
2 Wrap the wire around the tube six • roundnose pliers
times, covering the loop (photo b).
Snug the wraps together with chain- wiggle room • diagonal wire cutters

nose pliers. If you have trouble sliding the

3 Using your fingers, shape the wire binding wire under the wraps, Online beading basics
down the length of the tube, forming be persistent. Move the wraps www.BeadAndButton.com/basics
curves on both the inside and outside up or down on the tube, • crimping
curves. Make sure to wrap around manipulate the wraps with • plain loops
the tube at least once and leave a your fingers, and use chain- • opening and closing jump rings
10–12-in. (25–30 cm) tail for finishing nose pliers to pull it through.
(photo c).
4 To finish, make six wraps around the When wrapping the inside Dana Meredith is a jewelry
small end of the tube, snugging them curve, wrap above the loop designer and associate editor
together with chainnose pliers. Leaving on the large end, and catch for Taste of Home magazine.
a 1⁄2-in. (1.3 cm) tail, trim the excess wire. the loop in several wraps on See more of her work at
Using roundnose pliers, form a small the small end. www.dsmoriginals.etsy.com.
loop on the end of the wire, rolling the
wire toward the wraps.

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 e f g

5 Cut a 6-in. (15 cm) piece of 26-gauge

wire. Slide it under the first set of wraps
on the outside curve (see “Wiggle
room,” p. 12), and wrap tightly around
the bundle five to seven times (photo d).
Trim the excess wire. Repeat on the
opposite side of the wraps and on the
wraps at the small end of the tube.
6 Using the tip of your chainnose pliers, h i
make several small twists to tighten the
wire to the tube in the curves (photo e).
Do not overtighten. 5 Cut two 1⁄2-in. (1.3 cm) pieces of
French (bullion) wire. On each end of
Necklace the beading wire, string: 3 mm spacer,
1 Cut a 24–26-in. (61–66 cm) piece of crimp bead, 3 mm spacer, French wire,
beading wire. String a 2-in. (5 cm) tube half of a toggle clasp. Check the fit
bead, centering it on the wire. On each and add or remove nuggets if neces-
end, string two wavy spacers, a 15 mm sary. Go back through the beads just
round bead, and two wavy spacers strung (photo j), and tighten the wire. j
(photo f). Crimp the crimp beads, and trim the
2 On one end, string the wired tube, excess wire.
large end first, making sure the top of
the wire design is face up. String two Earrings
disk spacers and a nugget (photo g). 1 For each earring: On an eye pin,
3 On the other end, string a glass ron- string a nugget. Make a plain loop
delle. String four pairs of disk spacers (photo k).
alternating with three 19 mm round 2 Open a 6–8 mm jump ring. Attach a
beads (photo h). disk spacer and a loop of the nugget
4 String three 15 mm rounds, two disk unit. Close the jump ring (photo l).
spacers, and three nuggets (photo i). 3 Open the loop of the dangle and
attach the earring post (photo m). w

practice makes perfect

Use inexpensive craft wire to practice
wrapping and shaping the wire on the
glass tube bead until you find a design
you like. Slide the wire off the tube and
use it as a reference when wrapping
with the final wire.

k l m

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TUBULAR HERRINGBONE STITCH

MIGHTY
little acorns
Acorns are revered in many cultures as a symbol of
potential, luck, and strength (from the tiny acorn grows
the mighty oak). I love acorns and am thrilled to have 150 seed bead
figured out how to make them so I can wear and enjoy
them all year long. 110 seed bead

designed by Lane Landry

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a
c

Earrings down through the next 150 in the

Acorn base previous round. Position the new beads
1 On 1½ yd. (1.4 m) of thread, pick to sit with the holes parallel to the FIGURE 1
up six 150 seed beads, leaving a 6-in. beads in the previous round (figure 2,
(15 cm) tail. Sew through all the beads a–b). Pick up a 150, and sew up through
and the first 150 again to form a ring. the top 150 in the next stack (b–c). c b
The working thread and tail will exit Position the new 150 in the gap
a
d
opposite sides of the same 150. between the stacks in the previous
2 Work in rounds of tubular herring- round. Repeat these two stitches
bone stitch as follows, stepping up twice to complete the round (c–d).
through the first bead added at the Round 3: Finish increasing to six stacks
end of each round: by picking up two 150s, and sewing
Round 1: Pick up two 150s, and sew through the next 150 in the previous FIGURE 2
through the next two 150s in the ring round (figure 3, a–b) and the 150
(figure 1, a–b). Repeat this stitch twice, picked up in the adjacent gap (b–c).
and step up through the first 150 added Pick up two 150s, and sew through the e c
d b
in this round (b–c). This base contains same 150 your thread is exiting (c–d). a
f
the three primary stacks. Sew through the top 150 in the next
Round 2: Begin increasing to six stacks stack (d–e). Repeat these stitches twice
by picking up two 150s, and sewing to complete the round (e–f).

FIGURE 3

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 Round 4: Work six stitches with two Difficulty rating
150s per stitch (figure 4). There are
now six stacks.
Round 5: Begin increasing to 12 stacks
by working six stitches and adding a
150 between each pair of stitches Materials
(figure 5). earrings 11 ⁄8 x 3 ⁄4 in. (2.9 x 1.9 cm)
Round 6: Finish increasing to 12 stacks • 2 g 110 seed beads (Toho 1707, gilded
as in round 3 (figure 6). marble orange)
Rounds 7–13: Work seven rounds of • 2 g 150 seed beads (Miyuki 1053,
tubular herringbone stitch using 150s, galvanized yellow gold)
stepping up after each round. Insert the • 2 12 mm plastic round beads
12 mm bead after completing the first • 1 pair of earring findings
three rounds. This will help maintain the • 2 4 mm soldered jump rings
tension in the subsequent rounds. • Fireline, 6 lb. test
FIGURE 4 Round 14: Begin decreasing to six • beading needles, #12
stacks: Work a stitch with two 150s. Pick • 2 pairs of chainnose, bentnose, and/or
up one 150, and sew through the next flatnose pliers
150 in the stack the following 150 in the
next stack. Repeat these two stitches
five times to complete the round. Online beading basics
Round 15: Using tight tension, finish www.BeadAndButton.com/basics
decreasing to six stacks: Work a stitch • herringbone stitch, tubular
with two 150s, and then sew through • ending and adding thread
the decrease 150 in the previous round • opening and closing loops and jump rings
and the first 150 in the following stack.
Repeat these two stitches five times to
complete the round. matching pendant
Round 16: Using tight tension, pick up a This acorn would also make a
150, and sew down through the next 150 great little pendant. Follow all the
in the previous round. Sew through the steps as for the earring, but attach
decrease 150 in the next stack. Sew up a 6 mm jump ring instead of a
through the top 150 in the next stack. 4 mm jump ring, and string it on
Repeat this step five times to complete a strand of 150 seed beads.
the round.
FIGURE 5 3 Sew through the six single 150s in
the last round to snug up the beads Lane Landry lives in beautiful
around the 12 mm bead. End the Gig Harbor, Washington. She
working thread and tail. and her daughter Cara operate
an online bead pattern store,
Acorn top www.simplebeadpatterns.com. Contact Lane
1 On 1 yd. (.9 m) of thread, repeat at lane@simplebeadpatterns.com.
step 1 and rounds 1–6 of “Acorn base,”
using 110 seed beads instead of 150s.
2 Continue in rounds of tubular herring-
bone stitch as follows:
Round 7: Without picking up any beads,
sew down through the next 110 in the
previous round, and up through the top
110 in the following stack (figure 7, a–b).
Pick up one 110, and sew down through
the next 110 in the previous round and
up through the top 110 in the following
stack (b–c). Pick up two 110s, and sew
down through the next 110 in the previ-
ous round and up through the top 110
FIGURE 6 in the following stack (c–d). Pick up an

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 d c
b

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a
f

a b

c d

FIGURE 7 b

110, and sew down through the next 110

in the previous round, and up through
d
the top 110 in the following stack (d–e).
Repeat these stitches twice to complete a
the round (e–f).
Round 8: Sew down through the next
110, pick up an 110, and sew through
the single 110 at the top of the next
stack (figure 8, a–b). Pick up an 110,
and sew through the top 110 in the
next stack (b–c). Repeat these two
stitches five times to complete the
round (c–d), retrace the thread path
using tight tension to create a curve
along the edge round.

Assembly
1 Align the six main stacks of the
acorn top to sit evenly on the six main FIGURE 8
stacks of the acorn base (photo a).
Using the working thread from the
acorn top, sew through a correspond-
ing bead in the acorn base (photo b), 2 Using the tail, sew through the 4 mm
the next bead in the base, and the soldered ring and the 110 opposite the
following 110 along the edge of the 110 your thread exited in the initial ring
acorn top (photo c). Sew through (photo d). Retrace the thread path
the next four 110s along the edge of several times to secure the ring, and
the acorn top. Repeat to attach the end the thread.
top at the six main stacks of the top 3 Open an earring finding, and attach
and base, and end the working thread. it to the 4 mm ring.
4 Make a second earring. w

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