I have written two books about bead knitting. My patterns take inspiration from antique bead knitted purses and the books show some of the old purses that particularly moved me.
In the December 2009 Issue of Bead & Button Magazine, I am profiled as the featured artist. Check it out to see some of my latest purse styles and more information about bead knitting.
The October 2008 Bead and Button Magazine features one of my original patterns. This
pattern was inspired by a couple of beautiful vintage beaded purses. If you missed
this issue, you can back-
www.beadandbutton.com/projects
Search by issue date, technique (knit), or “Williamsburg”.
I was featured in a recent article in the Alumni Magazine of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI.
If you would like a brochure and business card sent to you, please contact me.
Antique beaded purses capture the imagination of artists and crafters today. This
book will show how to use patterns and motifs of vintage bags to create replicas
of the purses with today’s materials in easy step-
Size: 8 1/2” x 11”
ISBN: 978-
Soft Cover; Price: $16.95
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
This book builds on the first book, but can stand alone, as it contains basic instructions on how to do bead knitting. Seven original patterns are presented as lessons in technique and design that will broaden the bead knitter’s experience. Some techniques covered are increasing, decreasing, working with color and working with tiny beads.
Size: 8 1/2” x 11”
ISBN: 978-
Soft Cover; Price: $19.99
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
