Marc Notes:
A new selection of patterns from: Designs for beadwork, applique & embroidery, Vols. 1-4, first published: Kettle Falls, Wash.: Pencil Bend Design Co., 1987-1994. With a new note for this edition--T.p. verso.

Jacket Description/Back:
Over the centuries, Native Americans have used beadwork to ornament clothing and a wide variety of ceremonial and utilitarian articles. Now you can create colorful, interesting designs of your own with this beadwork design treasury featuring scores of Indian motifs: buffalo, kachinas, eagles, feathers, lightning bolts, and more.
While many of the patterns appear in color-coded charts for beadwork, others can be used in appliqué and embroidery projects, as patterns for stained glass creations, and in numerous other crafts. Easy-to-follow diagrams enable even beginners to create a striking array of gorgeous authentic motifs that will add rich, ornamental touches to T-shirts, vests, blouses, handbags, belts and headbands, cushion covers, table linens, and many other items.
An inexpensive way to create beautiful gifts for friends and family, this user-friendly design book will also introduce you to a time-honored craft practiced for centuries by the first Americans.
Original Dover (1999) selection of designs from Vols. 1-4 of Designs for Beadwork, Applique & Embroidery, published by Pencil Bend Design Co., Kettle Falls and Seattle, Washington, 1987-1994.

Brief Description:
"A new selection of patterns from: Designs for beadwork, applique & embroidery, Vols. 1-4, first published: Kettle Falls, Wash.: Pencil Bend Design Co., 1987-1994. With a new note for this edition"--T.p. verso.

Publisher Marketing:
Over the centuries, Native Americans have used beadwork to ornament clothing and a wide variety of ceremonial and utilitarian articles. Now you can create colorful, interesting designs of your own with this beadwork design treasury featuring scores of Indian motifs: buffalo, kachinas, eagles, feathers, lightning bolts, and more.
While many of the patterns appear in color-coded charts for beadwork, others can be used in appliqué and embroidery projects, as patterns for stained glass creations, and in numerous other crafts. Easy-to-follow diagrams enable even beginners to create a striking array of gorgeous authentic motifs that will add rich, ornamental touches to T-shirts, vests, blouses, handbags, belts and headbands, cushion covers, table linens, and many other items.
An inexpensive way to create beautiful gifts for friends and family, this user-friendly design book will also introduce you to a time-honored craft practiced for centuries by the first Americans.