COVERSTORY

STITCHED JEWELRY

20+ PROJECTS TO MAKE

CATHY JAKICIC

QUICK&EASY

Stitching Made Simple

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Explore exciting stitching techniques without a huge time investment. With Cathy Jakicic’s Quick & Easy Stitched Jewelry, you can create a wide variety of jewelry pieces—in just a few hours. Each stylish project includes design

variations and new color choices. So, pick up a needle and start creating today!

This book includes:• 20+ necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more

• Fun design variations for each project• Easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations

• Tips and tricks for easy project construction

JewelryandBeadingStore.com

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“I created these projects for both the new stitcher who wants to dip a toe in without committing to a 40-hour necklace and the more experienced beader who’s looking for project ideas for an afternoon, evening, or the rare lazy weekend.“ Cathy Jakicic

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WELCOME! October 2016 • Issue 135

30Autumn leaves setby Lane Landry

34Super duper donut by Justyna Szlezak 40Peanut partyby Jimmie Boatright

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PROJECTS IN THIS ISSUE

28 Ivy trails necklaceby Isabella Lam

72 Textured treasure braceletby Margherita Fusco

Persistence and creativity Of all the reasons I love my job, near the very top is the fabulous BeadDreams competition that we’ve been hosting since 1995 (though it was called Embellishment in the early years). It highlights a wide range of beading techniques, design styles, and artistic visions, and I get to see — up close and personal — amazing pieces of jewelry and beaded art from around the globe. We’re sharing the winning designs in this issue (see p. 16), and once again I want to say how humbled and grateful I am that we had the opportunity to feature these pieces, along with all the other finalists, at the Bead&Button Show. Thanks to all the talented designers behind the amazing designs — you inspire us all! I may never be a BeadDreams-caliber designer myself, but your creativity always gives me something to strive for. Turning my focus from creativity to persistence (because you need both to be a beader, right?), I hope you’ll play along with this issue’s Find the Bead Strand challenge. Email me by November 9 with the page the hidden strand is on (put “Find the bead strand” in the subject line). We’ll pick a winner the following week. Congratulations to Carol Wilson of Parkville, Maryland, who won our June issue contest after finding the strand on p. 62!

52 Shimmering lights ornamentby Cary Bruner

70 Crescent rosettes necklace by Cassandra Spicer

56 Adoring arch setby Zsuzsanna Veres

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44 Sunset harbor earrings by Jamie Van

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24 Fall flames chenille rope by Marsha Wiest-Hines

48 Starlight necklaceby Melissa Grakowsky Shippee

46Artist Profile Anat Silvera: The Art of Craftby Lori Ann White

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6 On the Web

11 Bead SoupJewelry trends and tips, books, shows, events, and promotions from the world of beading

14 Your Handy Dandy Guide to Designing with Art Beads

16 Your Work BeadDreams 2016 Winners

38 Gemstone SavvyMacro to Micro: The Quartz Familyby Kia Resnick

82 Basics

90 Spotlight Your Cat on the Mat Photos

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76 Botanical bling necklaceby Irina Miech