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Hiawatha Presents Beaded Bags and Accessories -- Over 30 Vintage Beading Patterns for Jewelry and Crochet Purses From 1947 (Book 30)
by Heirloom Needlework Guild

{softcover, 19 pages, 8.5x11, 2009, ISBN: 1936049074}

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Originally published in 1947, this hard-to-find vintage beading book brings together authentic 40s purse and jewelry patterns. Full illustrations and instructions are included for 11 purses using a combination of crochet stitches and sliding beads after stitches in sequence with the instructions. More how-to's for a braid choker, bracelet, knot choker, blouse monogram, fringe earrings, fringe necklace, bead collar, two-tone necklace, two-tone earrings, spiral button or earring, loop earring, sunburst earring, knot botton or earring, hoop earring, medallion earrings, triple necklet, braided necklet, chatelaine, rope choker, wrap-around necklace and frog fasteners are included and are worked in either crochet or wire with beads slipped in.

In addition to pattern instructions, the back of the book illustrates in detail how to crochet with beads and two ways of stringing beads for jewelry.