North American Indian Beadwork Patterns (Dover Crafts: Bead Work) - Softcover

Stanley-Millner, Pamela

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486288358 ISBN 13: 9780486288352

Publisher: Dover Publications Inc, 2000

Synopsis

Weave belts, headbands, and sashes and decorate handbags, vests, blouses, and other garments with this inexpensive do-it-yourself book. You'll find 73 charts for bead weaving and 12 full-size patterns for bead appliqué, all based on authentic designs of Cheyenne, Sioux, Crow, and other tribes. Complete instructions and color keys for every chart and pattern.

About this title

From the Back Cover

In these pages you'll find 73 charts for bead weaving and 12 full-page patterns for bead appliqué--all taken from authentic craftwork of the Cheyenne, Sioux, Crow, Sauk & Fox, Winnebago, Kickapoo, Cree, Arapaho, and other Native American groups. Complete instructions are provided along with color keys for every chart and pattern.
Use the charts to weave belts, headbands, sashes, necklaces, and other eye-catching accessories. You'll find the appliqué patterns are perfect for decorating leather, denim, and other fabrics. It's a great way to embellish handbags, vests, blouses, and other apparel and personal items. By following the clear step-by-step instructions in this book, even beginners can create a host of attractive beadwork projects with authentic Native American flavor.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0486288358
• ISBN 13: 9780486288352
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 72