Beading Information
for My Delica Patterns

Here you will find useful beading information to help you create my delica bead patterns, only available at TheBeadCoop.

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First the Beads

These pattern use Delica Beads.

Sites where I have purchased Delica Beads...

http://www.foxdendesigns.com
and
http://www.about-beads.com

I had very good experiences with both places and would highly recommend them.

Here is a list, compiled by the designers at the TheBeadCoop, of online stores that sell delica beads...
www.firemountaingems.com
www.indiandreamstrading.com
www.paintersartgallery.com
www.about-beads.com
www.foxdendesigns.com
www.beadstorm.com
www.beadedimages.com
www.eebeads.com

Peyote and Brick Stitches

I have put these two together, as they are interchangeable. All you need to do is turn one on it's side (90°) to use the other.

Beading Information for the Peyote Stitch

This one I have learned, and I have found, that once you get pasted the first 4 rows, it is actually a very simple stitch.

When I first started to learn the Peyote Stitch I was having a terrible time getting started. Then I decided to try stringing the first 3 rows on with two ends instead of just one (this idea came to me easily, as I am used to using the 2-needle right angle weave technique). It worked great! So, I thought I should share it.

Well, someone beat me to it. You can find instructions for this technique (plus many more) at...
http://www.beading-frenzy.com/beading_techniques_stiches.htm
You will need to scroll down about halfway to find "Two-Needle Start: Take the tension out of starting a peyote stitch By Barbara L. Grainger"

Since then, I have also learned about another technique that takes the stress out of starting your Peyote patterns: a Starter Strip. For details and a free Starter Strip pattern, I highly recommend Suzanne's Handy Dandy Peyote Starting Strip - Measuring Tape, to be found at...
http://www.suzannecooper.com/free/measure.html

Also, a great help for reading Peyote graphs is...
Sticky-Note Trick For Reading Peyote Graphs
by Sarah's Beading Obsession

Some more places with instructions for the Peyote stitch...
Even & Odd Count Flat Peyote Stitch - Instructional Page with link to an animated Flat Peyote Class.
Peyote Stitch - This page provides lots of interesting and useful information related to peyote.
Peyote Stitch Beading Class Part 1 & Part 2 at Beadwork.About.com - Some great illustrations and just a great all-around site.

Beading Information for the Brick Stitch

http://www.beading-frenzy.com/beading_techniques_stiches.htm
also has Brick instruction right at the top.

I have not learned this stitch, yet, but I have found a few sites with instructions. Here are a couple...
Brick Stitch - Contains some interesting information about the Brick Stitch.
Brick Stitch Primer - Gives you the basics for beading with Brick Stitch. Includes animated helps.

Loom and Square Stitches

These two together are also interchangeable. All you need to do is turn one on it's side (90°) to use the other.

I have not had the chance to learn either of these stitches, however, there are lots of resources out on the web. Here are just a few that I found...

Beading Information for the Loom

Loom Beadwork - Contains some interesting information about the Loomwork. Including the advantages and disadvantages.
Before You Buy A Beading Loom - Beadwork.About.com, more great information from a great site.
Warning: Pop-ups Bead Loom Basics - This page has lots of nice information, however it has a few too many pop-ups.
Warning: Pop-ups Loomed Bracelet - Instructions, images, material list, etc. All right here. (This page has a couple of pop-ups.)

Beading Information for the Square Stitch

Square Stitch - Great information for Square stitch with links to instructions.

Have a Question

Please send me any questions you might have and I will see what beading information I can learn for you.

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