Pattern Sources

I am by no means a designer; and when I try to pick my own colors for projects, I tend to be very monochrome.  So, I'm constantly looking for new pattern sources.  Here are some of the more recent finds:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/cathylikestocraft?ref=pr_shop_more
Cathy Likes to Craft
I love her lampshade ornaments

http://www.etsy.com/shop/maneklady
Manek Lady
Her designs are gorgeous.  Her patterns are well written and illustrated.  I have made one of her embellished stars.  A couple of us in the group are working on her Peacock Throne necklace and plan to make her Parisian Nights necklace as well.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Studio183
Heather Collin (aka Studio183)
Love her designs.  Her patterns are also well written and illustrated though I have as yet to try one.

http://cordis-perlentraum.blogspot.com/
Cordi & Jenni (aka Perlentraum)
I have made a few of their animal figures (turtle, peacock & seahorse).  Although the patterns are in German, they are very well illustrated so are relatively easy to follow.  I learned cubic RAW using one of their patterns.  You can always use an online translator to help you thru any difficult parts.  If you like animal figures, they are a great source...their collection is constantly growing.

http://www.jeanpower.com/patterns/
Jean Power
Jean does alot of geometric patterns and has some great ideas for rivolis.  Jean is also working on a new book with Kate McKinnon titled "Contemporary Geometric Beadwork.  They currently are predicting a shipping date of June 1st, 2012.  The book will retail for around $40 US.  The blog for the book is here:
http://beadmobile.wordpress.com/
While I would love to have this book, I'm not sure that $40US is affordable. I believe it is being self published, which may partly explain the price.


There are of course many others.  These are just a few of the ones that we enjoy!