Books
I have co-authored two beading and jewellery books, details of both are below.
Beading For Beginners
This book, written with Liz Thornton, contains 25 different projects, each one of which has at least one variation so there's lots of inspiration and ideas enclosed.
The book is based around topics and techniques, which include:
- Planning a design
- Crimping and using flexible wire
- Turned and wrapped loops
- Using cord and knotting
- Using end cones
- Making a clover-leaf shape
With each area having at least one related project.
The projects in the book include: necklaces, bracelets, earrings, hair accessories, keyrings, brooches, and belts. Each project and technique has detailed step-by-step pictures for you to follow and include lots of hints and tips from us.
The book itself is designed to stand on your table so that you can follow the directions as you work. This book is called 'So easy... beading' in the US.
Look for this book in your local bead shop, or buy online at
amazon.co.uk 
The Big Book Of Weekend Beading
This book contains over 30 different projects, ranging from jewellery to lampshades, from decorative candles to fringed throws, from bead embroidered table runners to tassel covers and from fringed or embellished scarves to hair accessories.
It was written with Natalie Cotgrove, Umbreen Hafeez, Cheryl Owen and Julie Smallwood and we all have at least two projects in different areas throughout the book.
At over 170 pages this book covers a wide range of topics and techniques which include:
- Peyote, netting and square stitch
- Loom work
- Fringing
- Stringing, crimping, knotting and using cords
- Bead embroidery
- Wirework
and much, much more.
Look for this book in your local bead shop, or buy online at
amazon.co.uk 
