Diane Fitzgerald stated in the introduction that she started down the interesting and rewarding beading path over 20 years ago. How fortunate we fellow beaders are that she followed this journey. I often wonder about "inspiration." She gleaned hers from "historical beadwork, classes in color theory, contemporary and vintage jewelry, travel, nature, and geometry." As I viewed the many pages of captivating projects, it is very obvious that these influences stood her in good stead. Her sense of balance, color, and use of materials demonstrate a wonderful eye for design. She incorporates seed beads and large and small beads in a myriad of colors and shapes. The instructions are very well defined with no questions left unaswered. As a both a beader and metalsmith though, I wish she could have found a way to utilize some of the sterling silver pin backs currently available. Their use would have added an extra value to some of jewelry presentations. Overall, this is a very exciting book. Diane Fitzgerald, as a wonderful teacher and influence, has once again whet our appetite to add to our stash of beads and go for it.
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