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| Diamond Weave front cover |
What you are buying?
I could answer: two years of my life. And many more of Gerlinde's, who developed the weave and all the stitches on her own since approximately 10 years and who continues to develop them. She has found a new stitch in the meantime.
I could also mention the number of photos and illustrations made... but you are probably more interested in what this book will bring you. Well, brace yourself: You are going to be blown away.
When I tried this stitch for the first time, I was happy that I was sitting on a chair. My first reaction was "Why would I start the beadwork in such an odd manner..." but then........ oh my gaaaaaaawd!!! That was the first of a long list of oooohs and aaaaahs. Of course, I wouldn't have taken so much time out of my own life, sitting in front of a computer, if it hadn't been so.
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| Diamond Weave back cover |
There is not just one stitch, but many stitches, and even more in potential. Diamond Weave is so incredibly versatile, you won't believe it unless you see it: You will not only discover Basic DW and the variations built upon it which result in beautiful woven fabrics including various hexagon weaves, 3 different octagon weaves and 2 Chinese coin motif weaves, but also instructions how to get the best out of them with seed beads, resulting in beautiful patterns and awesome textured beadwoven fabrics.
In addition, there are instructions on how to tailor the beaded fabric with increases and decreases, tapering or sculpting, at the edge or in the middle of the weave.
You will find a flurry of hints, tips and design options which can result in a thousand different pieces of jewelry. The projects are there only to walk you through one of the countless possibilities.
You will never bead the same.
We could have made 3 or 4 books. One about the basic stitch, one for the variations, one for the seed beads, one for the increases and decreases (which are the basis for Dimensional DW). But we prefer to give it to you all in one and watch you fly with it. This is the Table of Contents:
Gerlinde says that this book is a miracle of friendship and it sure is.
But it is even more. It is a victory. A victory over my fibromyalgy and
on my light intolerance. I haven't felt this accomplished and proud in a
very, very long time.
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| Basic Diamond Weave |
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Happy Beading!
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ReplyDeleteIt has been an honor to work with you on this incredible book! I am so very happy for you and Gerlinde! Congrats on 'Diamond Weave' - a new wonderful stitch for planet bead. Enjoy your accomplishment! Cheers!!! with love Deb xo
ReplyDeleteThank you Deb! For sure this book would not be the same without your help so please join me in this happy dance, you make the book shine brighter!
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It is fabulous it is completed and ready to take the world by storm! I appreciate your efforts and hope now to spend way more time with you now that you have completed the book! Proud of you and proud to be able to have your book on my shelf!
ReplyDeleteThank you from the bottom of my heart. We'll find more time for Skype now for sure.
DeleteDear Cath, I love the stitch, and I love your book! I am totally honored to have been asked to create something for your gallery and love my results with Diamond Weave. What a flexible stitch it is, and so much can be done with it! I wish you incredible success! I saw this post when it was published and wanted to add my words of praise then, but was on my mobile device and could not get it published! So happy for you! Congratulations to both you and Gerlinde!!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your kind words and enthusiasm, dear Marsha! I am really happy that you like it so much. I will be watching for your new creations to see where you are going to take the stitch. There is so much to do and invent with it! I need a thousand more hands. So now that there is the book, I hope that there will be plenty of hands to make new designs with it!
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