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Beadwork December 2009/January 2010
	Clever Connections Necklace by Katie Hacker December 2009/January 2010 Custom focals made with resin are heartfelt gifts at any time of year. Dip into your paper-crafting stash to make each one as unique as its recipient. Colorful glass beads and peyote-stitched rings combine with metal chain to complete the handmade look. This is a companion project to Katie's Beading Secrets in the December 2009/January 2010 issue of Beadwork.
Beadwork October/November 2009
	Glitter Chic Choker by Katie Hacker October/November 2009 Create a variety of dramatic, glittery focal points like those shown here using a combination of striking beads, pendants and interchangeable stick bails. A subtly sparkly, modified daisy chain strap works up in an evening and provides an all-purpose background for all of the pendants you can dream up. This project is a companion to Katie's Beading Secrets in the October/November 2009 issue of Beadwork.
Beadwork August/September 2009
	Charming Dream Necklace by Katie Hacker August/September 2009 Herringbone tubes meet trendy charm accents in this quick, fashionable design that has hidden meanings: To reinforce the dream theme, Katie chose purple tones for creativity, a hummingbird charm for moving forward, and an eye charm for insight. This is a companion project to Katie's Beading Secrets in the August/September 2009 issue of Beadwork.
Beadwork June/July 2009
	Delicious Donut Lariat by Katie Hacker June/July 2009 The leafy tendrils on the etched-shell donut were the inspiration for this long, lean design. Learn to create a simple peyote bail with matte hematite size 11 seed beads and how to turn a donut into a focal clasp. The finished necklace is 25" (adjustable). This is a companion project to Katie's Beading Secrets in the June/July 2009 issue of Beadwork.
	Bonus Patterns for Limelight Leopard by MaryLou Holvenstot June/July 2009
Beadwork April/May 2009
	Perfect Pinwheels by Katie Hacker April/May 2009 Katie Hacker went daisy crazy with this artsy, asymmetrical design. Beyond providing transitions between the wire-wrapped focal section and the ladder-stitched straps, the pinwheels also punctuate the necklace with color and provide dramatic places for the eye to rest while taking in the entire design. This is a companion project to Katie's Beading Secrets in the April/May 2009 issue of Beadwork.
Beadwork December 2008/January 2009
	Custom Cool: Strap for Pretty Sneaky Clasp by Melinda Barta December 2008/January 2009 If you loved Melinda’s custom Pretty Sneaky Snap Clasp that doubled as a pendant, finish off the design with an embellished right-angle-weave bracelet strap. For the clasp, see her Custom Cool department in the December 2008/January 2009 issue of Beadwork.
	Egyptian Cuff by Shelly Nybakke December 2008/January 2009 This metal-bead cuff has just the right amount of crystal sparkle, worthy of an Egyptian princess. Worked in segments, the multilayer right-angle-weave rectangles are first woven, then connected with loops of beads.