Free Seed Bead Bracelet Patterns: Beading Q And A (10/21/2011)

BeadGal answers:

You can buy it here:

http://www.interweavestore.com/Beading/Projects/Lucies-Daisy-Patch.html

BeadGal answers:

I’m assuming you are looking for beadweaving ideas? Bead-patterns.com offers a lot of patterns, some of which are free. Bead and Button magazine (online, or in print) has may patterns available for use. If you want to make your own patterns, find some graph paper (or find paper unique to a bead stitch in a beading book) and color in your own pattern ideas. Things you could do are stripes, polka dots, animal prints, flowers, and so on. Sometimes, you don’t need a recognizable pattern if you are using an interesting beading stitch like the St. Petersburg chain or ndebele stitch. It’s always interesting to use one color (or color family) and switch it up with different bead finishes (matte, satin, rainbow, etc).

BeadGal answers:

Try www.beadpatterns.com – they have a lot frepatterns and patterns you buy.

BeadGal answers:

It appears to be done in peyote stitch. So if you don’t want a “pattern” any peyote primer would give you the basics.

The latest copy of Bead and Button magazine would have the basic technique, as would the latest issue of nearly any beading publication. You might also check your local library for books that include peyote. There are also videos available on youtube that teach this stitch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSCnbo8VAJs

I have included that one link to a video tutorial but there are countless other sites that may also have a tutorial if this one is not detailed enough for you.

You may also do it in vertical brick stitch which may be easier depending on your skill level, but it won’t offer as fluid a piece. Brick stitch tends to work up a bit stiffer and I would think for a bracelet you really want the fluidity of peyote.