June Bead Along - Brick Stitch

Brick stitch is usually started on a base row of ladder stitch but can be started on a row of almost any stitch and can be worked on both sides of the first row, providing a simple way to increase and decrease smoothly. In brick stitch the thread passes under thread  from the previous row before passing through the next bead and it’s fairly easy to keep your tension consistent, but you should be careful to keep your tension on the tight side for a smooth and firm surface. While the thread path is quite different, brick stitch looks like peyote turned on its side, and peyote patterns  can be used for brick stitch by turning them on their sides. In addition, running a row or two of brick stitch at the ends of a band of peyote can provide an alternative to stitching odd count peyote and firms up the edge nicely. Here are some links you might find helpful: Basic Instructions:                                                         http://www.uniquebeadedjewelry.com/stitchinfo/brick.html Downloadable Instructions: http://bnb.jewelrymakingmagazines.com/en/How%20To/Basics/Brick%20Stitch/2006/08/Learn%20brick%20stitch%20basics.aspx Left Handed Instructions: http://kimberlychapman.com/crafts/beadbrickleft.html A More Secure Method: http://beadwork.about.com/library/weekly/aa051198.htm Tubular Brick Stitch: http://www.beadsphere.com/Tubular%20Brick%20Stitch.PDF http://kimberlychapman.com/crafts/beadbricktube.html Projects 5 Beading Daily Projects: http://www.bonitabeadboutique.com/uploads/Brick-Stitch.pdf Earrings (2 parts): Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT_u97EzMHs Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weNi80hpDxk&feature=fvwrel Marble Bracelet: http://beadwork.about.com/library/weekly/aa030998.htm Free Brick Stitch Patterns: http://beadwork.about.com/od/brickstitchbeadpatterns/Brick_Stitch_Free_Bead_Patterns.htm Peacock Earrings: http://beadsmagic.com/?p=451#more-451 Dragonfly: http://www.free-beading-patterns.com/beadwork-design-brick-stitch-dragonfly.html 3D Daffodils: http://beadwork.about.com/library/weekly/aa3ddaffodils.htm BOOKS, Etc. Beading With Brick Stitch by Diane Fitzgerald Tubular Brick Stitch Instructions by Mad Cat Beads ($1.50 on eBay)
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