Heart of Illinois Bead Society

Society Library

Diane Faulk of The Bead Parlor has agreed to be our librarian so that members can borrow books by visiting her shop when she's open on Wednesday's from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Members can also contact Diane and make an appointment to visit the library. Donations to the Library are always welcome.

Videos

Bead Woven Necklaces, Loom Beading Techniques by Virginia Blakelock.
Beadweaving - Peyote (Gourd) Stitch by Carrol Perrenoud

Books

The Off-loom Beadweaving Primer by Jeannette Cook and Vicki Star
Linked Chain Stitch Basics, Vol. I, Mary Winters-Meyer
The Sea: Selections from the 1st Delica Challenge, edited by Barry Kahn of Caravan Beads
Myths and Folk Tales: Selections from the 2nd Delica Challenge, edited by Barry Kahn of Caraven Beads
The Basics of Bead Stringing, Mel Anderson
Beaded Animals in Jewelry, Letty Lammens and Els Scholte

Magazines

Bead & Button:
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Beadwork:

Winter 1999	Miniature Carpet, Secrets of Color, Tiny Freeform Bowls
Winter 1998	Herringbone Weave, Triangle Beads, Learning Lampwork, Junk Beads, Mandala Earring
Fall 1998	Bead Embroidery Basics, Netted Stone Donuts, Beaded Valance, Lacy Ornament
Summer 1998	Scallops and Chevrons, Milagros, Russian Elegance, Beaded Bottle
Spring 1998	Beaded Light Bulbs, Chains Chains Chains!, Kiln Alchemy

Lapidary Journal:
(Note: The magazine title above links to a page describing the articles available for each issue we have.)

Jewelry Crafts:

May/June 1997
April 1998
June 1998
August 2000

Quilting Arts:

Volume 1, Issue 3
Spring 2002, Issue 5