Book, "Beading for the Soul: Inspired Designs From 23 Contemporary Artists" by Deborah Cannarella.

Explore the personal power of beads. Deborah Cannarella invites beaders to discover the deeper meanings in their work through these 26 inspirational projects from an eclectic group of designers. Each piece has a distinct and important purpose including Handheld Prayer Beads, a Milagros Bracelet, a Pearl Peace Dove Pendant, a Pinto Bear Necklace, a Wedding Shawl, a Peruvian Cat Totem Bag and much more. Personal writings from the artists--such as Eleanor Wiley, Helen Banes Julia Pretl, Stephanie Sersich, David Dean, Laura Jean McCabe and Victoria Hughes--offer intimate windows into their creative processes and spiritual journeys. Plentiful step-by-step instructions and illustrations encourage you to adapt, borrow and combine techniques and design elements to create sacred objects meaningful to your soul.

Softcover, full color, 160 pages
26 projects
Book size: 9x8-1/2 inches
Level: Beginning to advanced