Fabulous Florals: A Beadweaving Garden - Softcover

Beadweaving and flowers just seem to go together. This book contains 9 sculpted floral designs for the intermediate to advanced beadweaver. You will find Wisteria, bouganvillea, gardenia, chrysanthemums, Orchids, water lily and more. Complete instructions for each project along with color pictures and diagrams to help you in your beadweaving journey through this floral garden. This book is intended for intermediate beaders who have knowledge of the basic stitches and would like a challenge to learn how to use them in a three dimensional floral project. Many of the projects in the book have been taught at national bead shows and the Monet's Impressions - Water Lily was a finalist in the 2009 Bead Dreams competition.

Elizabeth has been beading since March 2003 when she and her young daughter started BeadJeweled, Inc. At first she began with stringing but was soon intrigued with the endless possibilities offered by seed beads. Elizabeth has been teaching at national bead shows since 2005. She has been a finalist in both the Bead Dreams competition and Fire Mountain Gems competition. Elizabeth is drawn to the three-dimensional aspects of fitting beads together. Many of her designs resemble traditional jewelry but are constructed with seed beads. She lives and works in Tampa, Florida. Please visit www.beadjeweledinc.com to learn more about Elizabeth’s work.