Stitch Notes
Each sample begins with one bead group. The beginning row is built on shared beads from each previous bead group. All additional rows share beads from the previous and current rows. Appearance: 4 bead group - filled; 10 bead group - open. The 4 bead group is 15 rows across and 16 bead groups per row. The 10 bead group has 9 rows across and 9 bead groups in each row. At the end of each row, stop and count bead groups and beads in each group to make sure they add up to the total listed for the 4 and 10 bead group rows. It is very easy to miss the shared bead(s) of a group. The bead number should add up to 4 beads (4 bead group) and 10 beads (10 bead group) including shared beads. The 4 bead group is worked in even number rows and the 10 bead group is worked in odd number rows. This stitch is often confusing because the thread path changes directions each time you add a bead group, clockwise then counterclockwise or vice versa, making figure eight’s of each 2 bead groups worked. Follow the arrows on the illustrations for thread path.

For These Samplers
Use single thread, approximately 40" long as a working thread leaving a 5" tail to stitch back in at the beginning for each sample. Three bead colors alternate with each row on each sample. Stitch in loose thread when finished. When the thread is down to about 5," leave the needle on and string a 2^nd needle with new thread. Take the 2^nd needle through about 5 beads and next to the first needle with short thread. Leave about 5" of tail thread for stitching back in. Take the 1^st needle and stitch through the beadwork at angles, never straight across, then cut off excess thread. Continue stitching with the 2^nd needle. Left-handed movements are the opposite of right-handed and illustrations are provided for both in even and odd bead group rows.

Right Angle - 4 bead groups
The beginning bead group, 4 beads, forms a diamond shape. Then groups of 3 beads are worked onto each previous bead group, sharing the 3^rd strung bead of each group, the diamond point. After stringing the 16^th bead group, 3 beads are added for the 1^st bead group, row 2. Two beads are added to each group following the beginning 3 beads. Each new row begins with 3 beads added and follows with 2 beads added per bead group. One bead from row 1 and 1 bead from the previous bead group, current row, are shared with the added beads, completing the 4 bead group.

Right Angle Stitch -10 bead groups
The beginning bead group, 10 beads, forms an oval shape. Then groups of 8 beads are worked onto each previous bead group, sharing the 5^th and 6th bead each time. After stringing the 9^th bead group, row 1, begin with 7 beads as the first bead group, row 2. Add 5 beads to each bead group following the beginning 7 beads. Each new row begins with 7 beads and follows with 5 beads added per bead group. Three beads from the previous row and 2 beads from the current row are shared with the added beads.