Simple and Stylish Bead Accents by: Katie Hacker
ISBN 0-87349-924-7, Softbound, 128 pages, $21.99, Krause Publications, F & W Publications, 700 East State Street, Iola, WI 54990-0001, 888-457-2873 or 715-445-4612, fax 815-445-2164, www.krausebooks.com

This book is packed with upscale projects for you to make.  From very simple gluing projects for beginners to fashion accessories for the more experienced beader, there is something for everyone.

Most of the projects are pretty simplistic but Katie has a clever slant on designs and multiple uses for one project. What can be done with the fringed tapes is very appropriate for home decorator projects.  My favorite design is the bracelet that is used as a decoration on a vase.  I think this is a wonderful hostess gift and have delivered flowers to my hostess as a thank you in one of these decorated vases.

If there is a new beader in your family and you want to encourage them, this book would be a wonderful gift. For the experienced beader it is nice to look through to see what can be done with commercial materials, rather than doing it all with needle and thread yourself!  Save yourself some time with those gifts that you need to make!

Review by Teresa Barrett