Antique Needlework

Beaded Treasure Purses: Tubular Brick Stitch Designs teaches an entirely new and easy way to make these very popular small beaded purses that are worn as necklaces. And as a bonus, learn an exciting new beading stitch called Freeform, which can be used to make all sorts of jewelry. New ways to use brick stitch, new designs, and new techniques. Deon DeLange's Tubulor Brick Stitch techniques are unique, allowing the beader to start every row at the edge of the chart. The starting point does not spiral around the beadwork as with many other purse techniques, making this method easier to use. Basic Brick Stitch directions are given first, including directions for multiple beaded styles. The Tubular Brick Stitch instructions include sections on design charting, tubular foundation rows, and beading the body of a purse. A variety of trimmings are also presented. There are 14 exciting and easy to follow Treasure Purse patterns are then presents. Finally, the technique of Freeform is introduced. Beaded Treasure Purses is as much fun to browse through as to work from and a highly recommended addition to any personal or public library needlecraft reference book collection. -- Midwest Book Review

A rare look at one of the world's finest and most comprehensive collections of Turkmen rugs.