Dorothy Wood is a talented and prolific craft maker and author, with a diploma in Advanced Embroidery and Textiles from Goldsmith's College, London. She has written over a dozen craft books and contributed to another 20 and magazines such as Crafts Beautiful on all kinds of subjects. This is Dorothy's fourth book with David & Charles. Dorothy lives in Osgathorpe, Leic., UK.

Introduction; Materials and equipment, including fabrics and trims; Beads, bead finishes, choosing and buying beads; Techniques knots bead loom work colour blending and motifs stitches - peyote and brick (inc. increasing and decreasing), square, 5-bead netting, tubular advanced fringing bead embroidery beads and wire; THE PROJECTS - Bead Loom Weaving; 1. Opulent silk cushions featuring centre beaded band; 2. Antique velvet pouch trimmed with organza and beads; 3. Lavish rose coloured Mackintosh rose photo album cover Bead Stitches; 4. Beautiful peyote stitch tubular-bead bracelet, necklace and earnings; 5. Peacock-brights scissors keeper with woven strap; 6. Grand-occasion lace necklace of deep purples; 7. Shocking pink peyote stitch amulet purse with spiral beads and intricately coiled wire Fringes and Tassels; 8. Decadent charleston bag with beaded fringe and malibu trim; 9. Sumptuous gold beaded tassels for curtain tiebacks; 10. Ornate decorative nets with crystal and teardrop fringes - 3 variations to drape over baubles Bead Embroidery; 11. Special fabric gift bags trimmed with beaded organza ribbon, tied with beaded silk tassels; 12. Romantic ring pillow of Nottingham lace sprinkled with beads and pot pourri sachet; 13. Bead encrusted panelled picture frame and box lid with beaded tassel Wire and Beads; 14. Byzantine coiled wire in bright colours embellish glass votives; 15. Rich autumnal tiara of beaded brambles and leaves and variation brooch; 16. Elegant dragonfly hat pin/brooch; Charts & Diagrams Project; Bead Details; Suppliers