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North American Indian Beadwork Patterns

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This book has excellant patterns but no colored pics, makes it hard to visualize what you are creating, or like in most cases would like to change. The amount and quality of patterns is wonderful though and out weights the lack of pictures.

This book is loaded with patterns that are easy to follow. All designs represent a variety of American Indian nations as well as floral designs. They range in sizes. Patterns for both bead weaving/loom and applique. Very good source for ideas to use on regalia items or everyday wear.

This book is great for authentic Native American beadwork! It shows you the patterns & tells you what tribe it's from. What's even better is that in the front cover it notates where you can see the pieces in the museum! It comes in black & white, so print copies! That way, if desired you can play with the colors.

A friend taught me how to make a hat band on a loom. I wanted to do more because I fell in love with loom beading. This book has wonderful projects and has tons of patterns. The only thing I don't like about this book is there are no color pictures. I have solved that problem for myself. I have a program that I can design cross stitch patters (which is really good for loom work). I started using this and with the colors this book recommends, I can now see what these patterns look like in color. I found another way, if you don't have/want this program, is to use colored pencils (you can get close to the colors the book suggests) to see what these patterns look like. Other than not having colored pictures, this book is a must have. There are tons of patterns, all is different sizes and easy to read. All these patterns are designed so that you can either use a loom or you can use them as embroidery or applique.

My husband and I love to go to Native American gatherings and were especially taken with the beadwork. I decided to try loomwork and was thrilled with what little I could produce but of course I wanted to do more. I found this book and I want you to know it won't disappoint you. The designs are easy to follow and whether you use the colors they suggest or use your own imagination, you will be amazed. They start off with simple projects and work you up to the larger more intricate ones. I can now easily do a project that is 32 beads wide. If you like to make things, show off your handy work, whatever your reason I encourage you to try this book. You will be amazed at how quickly you learn how to do this.

this was a gift to a great-niece for Christmas. She is 11 and involved in mountain man crafts with her father. she loves the books and has produced some nice pieces.

The patterns are nice. I have copied the patterns and audition color pencils to try out the colors on patterns.