Contemporary Geometric Beadwork, Volume II by Kate McKinnon (2014-05-03) Spiral-bound – January 1, 2014

I have been beading for over 15 years, and this is one of the most impressive books that I have ever seen.First-the book itself it printed on heavy stock with a spiral binder. Open anywhere, and it stays, which is very convenient. My copy was jammed in the mailbox. The book emerged unscathed.This book requires some previous experience. It is not a pattern book, It is a guide book. I LOVE the concept of teaching concepts. The purchase of this book includes online information. There are many photos of the works of others who have created their own designs using these concepts.I could go on and on, singing the praises of this book, but I am going to go bead now.

Surpassing all my expectations. Sharing the artwork of beading for free is a true gift. Book was not inexpensive butwhen you see the quality of beading, sharing, and presentation, you will know what a bargain you reaped. Well worththe money and a feast for your eyes and creative soul. Thank you!! You can YouTube any stitch you wish to learn andthen how to put together will make sense if you are a beginner.

The book wasn’t exactly what I expected (no instructions), but the photographs and projects are so beautiful! It’s possible to figure out how to reproduce some of the cuffs and bracelets, but I believe the first book is needed to get the basic beading instructions.

Between this inspirational book and the free resources on the site, I am having a ball making weird and wonderful bangles. The first couple peyote rows for flat or rick rack bangles used to be very frustrating, so I made a few 10 row bangles that I now use with the exploding round to start new bangles. Yeah!

Kate McKinnon's books are the most exciting comment on beading I have seen in years and I just gave away over 10 beading books and still have a shelf full of beading books. The photography is spectacular. These aren't pattern books per se but inspiration books. Patterns aren't necessary. Look at the pictures, read the discussions and FLY.

Yes, eye candy- great inspiration- but NO instructions. Do not buy if you are not an advanced seed beader.... not what I expected.

This is my favorite geometric book EVER! The photo's are inspiration on their own. The spiral back is the greatest-your book will actually stay open to a page on your work area. I have Volume I and didn't think it could get better BUT it sure did, I'm waiting for Volume III. Worth every penny!

Good technic book for library