Indian Bead-Weaving Patterns: Chain-Weaving Designs Bead Loom Weaving and Bead Embroidery - An Illustrated "How-To" Guide

by Horace Goodhue, Jim Dochniak (Editor), M. Barich (Illustrator)

Written for both beginners and advanced beaders with over 200 illustrations and photographs of 47 bead-work pieces. The emphasis here is on traditional Native American techniques. The patterns include Ogalala Butterfly, Peyote Stitch, Apache Leaf, Zig-zag, Potawatomi Weave, and Lakota Chain among others. Includes sources for supplies, notes on knots and threading, and an illustrated section on how to make an Indian Bead Loom. Other techniques explained are pendants, ear drops, rosettes, applique, and sewn beadery. A complete beading resource.

Genres: Crafts, Reference, Beading

80 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1989

Reviews

[KJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best beading book ever.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

great ideas, beautiful directions and good instructions