50 Beaded Bracelets

This book is a must have for any beader! It is filled with so many great designs that run from the very simple to the very elaborate pieces. I've spotted quite a few I can't wait to get started on. There seems to be something for everyone amongst the patterns chosen for this book. Simple stitches as well as ones I would need to refresh myself on are included in the multitude of patterns. I spotted wraps, bangles and cuffs and lots more in between. A few that caught my eye also gave tips for different colorways and converting the pattern to earrings or a necklace. I was pleasantly surprised to see a kumihimo pattern in the mix with complete braiding instructions for the disc included. The designers featured include some well known and well loved folks (hello, Jill Wiseman!) The illustrated pattern instructions are clear and shouldn't be a problem for anyone familiar with beading. The material lists are clear and do not include hard to find beads. I personally like having one book bound with 50 patterns from the many issues of Beadwork magazine that they were originally offered in . I received an advanced copy for an honest review and couldn't be happier to flip through these pages. Many thanks to F & W and Netgalley for the opportunity to review this gem. Well done!

This is a great collection of 50
beautiful beading bracelet patterns which have been collated from some of the most popular from previous editions of Beadwork magazine. It sounds cliched, but there really is a design here that would be a match for everyone’s tastes!
The patterns range in difficulty, they are not rated, but it obvious from looking at them which ones are more advanced than others. Each of them have very clear instructions, with a drawn pattern to accompany the written instructions. There are also ‘artists tips’ with each design.
Many of the designs could easily be adapted into necklaces or earrings (some designs have instructions/ tips how to do so).
I would say that it may not be for a ‘complete beginning’ to beadwork; unless they buy an accompanying book as it does assume a certain level of knowledge regarding beading. However, as it has so many designs of varying degrees of difficulty, it is perfect from anyone with a basic knowledge and a keen interest to learn more up to a very skilled beaded.
It is a wonderful book and one which will keep me busy for many hours and I will return to frequently over the coming years.
Many thanks to NetGalley for a Kindle copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.