[.uk] Decorative Beaded Purses (Beadwork Books) (ISBN 186108143X)

Concentrates on beaded purses:
Start at the cover of this book that features five necklaces. You'll say, "Wow! How can I make these gorgeous little necklace purses?" Author Enid Taylor shows you how. Bead stitching is pretty much the same from book to book, offering the same techniques shown here: brick, square, peyote, and netting stitches. This book is special because Enid shows you how those stitches combine to make a fabulous purse. Enid, a home economics teacher for 24 years, started a craft studio in 1982, so there's lots of teaching experience behind her book. Although her craft studio's focus was on lacemaking, spinning, and needlework, her expertise in beading shines through. Not only are there many techniques shown for the body of the purses, but there are multiple ways shown to make the neckchains and fanciful decorative finishes. If your aim is to concentrate your efforts on amulet necklaces, this is the book for you!

Do not choose if you are looking to make high fashion bags:
I totally disliked this book...if you want to make craft show type stuff then perhaps this is a good choice but I came lloking for info on how to make high fashion high quality beaded handbags likened to some of todays top designers and thisbag did not even stracth the surface of what I needed. I would only suggest this book for those looking to make little trinkets in thier spare time certainly not for resale.

WONDERFUL INSTRUSTIONS! BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!:
I would have liked to give this book a 10 STAR rating. I bought this book not just for the purses BUT for the clear and very easy to follow directions for the weaving! I used the stitches I learned in this book for other projets. I am a visual learner and this book is better than more $$$$ books I bought just to learn the stitches. Color through out. I did not find any of the colors muted as another stated. There are patterns for Brick, Square, Peyote (Which thanks to this book I now can read the patterns!)Netted and square Netting. A very nice Gallery. I intend to write the author.

Craft Mania:
A very interesting and good book for all those like my wife who like doing various crafts. Monies worth and very reliable,efficiant service from amazon.

Best Bead Book Ever!:
I think this is the best bead book that I own. I've learned how to make every stitch I use from this book. Really good instruction drawings and good close up photos. Best hands on instruction for learning on your own!