4 Count, Same size beads
The Modified Daisy Chain Stitch
Supplement
The 2 Needle method
by Lady Satine De La Courcel
This handout is the two needle method for the daisy chain stitch. It is an alternative to the original of the modified daisy chain stitch. For the IN class handouts, both methods are given and the class chooses which one they want to do. Here I offer it as a part two or supplement to the Modified daisy chain stitch.
Step 1: Put a needle at each end of your string.
Step 2:) Holding onto one needle use the other one to string 6 beads, push them to the center of the string with the other needle thread through the 6th the bead. From the opposite direction. So that one string is coming out of each side of the bead. As in the diagram below.
Step 3: Add two beads to one side and three beads to the other side.
Step 4: Thread the needle with the two beads on it through the third bead on the other thread (opposite direction) and pull tight.
Step 5: Repeat steps three and four until you get the desired length.
Here are some examples I have made that can be created by using, either the one or two needle method. Also try to incorporate different shapes and size beads to create even more unique and one of a kind looks!
The History of Beads, from 30,000 B.C. to the Present, By Louis Sherr Dubin Harry N Abrams Publisher C. 2004
The Art of Beadwork, Historic inspiration contemporary Design by Valerie Hector, Watson-Guptill Publications C. 2005
The Conservation of Tapestries and Embroideries, Proceedings and meetings at the Institut Royal Du Oatrimoine Artistique Brussels Belgum, The Getty Conservation Institute, Printed in Japan C. 1989
The Quest for Immortality, Treasures of Ancient Egypt, C 2002, and visual recollection of seeing this exhibit in Grand Rapids Michigan March of 2006
The Beader's Companion by Jean Durant & Jean Campbell, Interweave Press. C. 1998
Portraits may be found at Web Gallery of Art, http://www.wga.hu/index.html
For other Variations of The Daisy Chain stitch check, Gerdany Beadwork Ukrainian-Style, Assorted Beadwork Lessons #1 by Maria Rypan, Rypan Designs, C 2002. (Maria Rypan is a recognized expert in beadwork specializing in the Ukrainian style. Website rypandesigns.com. ) Maria is very accessible to any questions beaders may have about her techniques. I Highly Recomend visiting her site and investing in her books.
Quick & Easy Beaded Jewelry by Elizabeth Gourley and Ellen Talbot, Krause publications C.2002
History of Jewellery 1100-1870 by Joan Evans c. 1970 Printed in Great Britain