C4-Uncaster Farming, Saturday, May 18,1985 Beads have been used for thousands of years as decorative accents for clothing. However, it was not until the mid-19th century that beadwork, as a needle art form, achieved the height of popularity. In the Victorian era, with its rich opulence, beadwork was an integral part of needlework. One of the most recognized pieces of beadwork done during this period (and it still is an oc casional “find” at antique shops) is the evening bag decorated with colorful beads. These beads were made from many different mediums such as glass, metal, wood and semiprecious stones. The bag generally was knitted or crocheted, but continues even today to be known as the “beaded bag.” A booklet by Rosemary Drysdale titled Beaded Lace incorporates the techniques of beading and counted cross-stitch for an exciting variation on both themes. To purchase Beaded Lace, send $3.50 to MPR Associates, P.O. Box 7343, High Point, NC 27264. The following is a list of basic materials needed to knit or crochet with beads, and tips from Drysdale for needleworkers interested in trying their hand at beading. Glass beads. It is recommended manufactured beads, it will not that authentic glass beads be used, detract from your finished piece, Other trims can be attached in the PERMA straight wall farm buildings are designed The illustration shows the simplicity and in to provide everythin* you bargained for herent strencth of the PERMA straight wall build Straight wall construction means more storage mg Any way you look at it we have the straight space wall to wall and floor to ceiling deal for you Get Your FREE Perma book L to: perma building systems f Box 55 C rtfCwi j Christiana, PA 17509 | Name 'iimro'* j Address I Town/City County Telephone No Postal Code ■ lam interested in the following type of building ( Width Length Size of Door _ or Call Now I Implement Shed n Dairy LJ Hog [ J Other r i (215)593-2511 I Workshop n Loose Housing i J Stable I I Industrial n Commercial f 1 Riding Arena [ i j Date of Planning To Build same manner; bangles, paillettes, pearls and wooden beads. Yarns. The most important thing to remember is to choose a yarn that will give the same stitch gauge as indicated in the direc tions for specific patterns, and that will allow the beads to slide easily along the strand. Needles. Any knitting needle or crochet hook that will give you the required gauge. Tapestry needle. A size 22 is recommended to accommodate a knitting worsted-weight yarn and will slip through the hole in the bead. Although each design pattern book gives directions and diagrams, nere are a few pointers that will help you to achieve successful results. If the design you are working on takes only a small amount of beads, do not thread the entire tube of beads. Thread only the amount that is required to complete the motif. Always secure the yarn, strung with beads, by knotting it securely in the first row. Never end or begin a row with a bead. You also might note that some beads vary slightly in size. This is because authentic beads are less uniform than factory- PERMA Building Systems 1 Frames 2 Purlins 3 Girts 4 Bracing 5 Cave struts To attach beads to a store bought item, use a simple backstitch and add beads as you go. This technique will enhance any "off-the-rack" purchase, or can be used to mend antique beadwork that has damaged areas. but may cause problems when' trying to fit the needle through a somewhat smaller hole. Simply set aside an> beads that will not fit, allow the needle to pass or use a finer needle. The care of beaded.garments is important. Be sure to follow manufacturer’s recommended laundering directions on the yarn label. Glass beads need no special care, however, if machine washing is recommended. Turn the gar ment inside out so that the beads do not the side of the washer. As with any special needlework, do not place directly in sunlight for any length of time. The beads will fade, as will the yarn. Extension names “leader” for 17 northeast counties UNIVERSITY PARK - Neal R. Buss has been appointed regional program leader for the Penn State Cooperative Extension Service. He will provide leadership for county staff in 17 northeast counties. Buss, whose office is located on Penn State’s Wilkes-Barre cam pus, will work to unprove com munication among county staff, state specialists and state program leaders. He will be responsible for identifying areas within the region that can be used to strengthen education programs in agriculture, community development and natural resources. He also will assist with planning and conducting multi county events, activities and training. The Eastern Lebanon County . . „ „ FFA chapter recently elected Llptltv 4 ’ ® olllnger: officers for the 1985-86 school year. Not l treasarer : The senior class nominated can- Mart:,, P ary didates they felt would fulfill the required duties. ™ plain ' Kelth Z,e g lar ; h»stonan; Elected officers were Ted Zook, L r lamentoria!- Etzweiler president- Kurtz, vice- P aruamentanan ' Buss received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in animal science from Penn State. He earned his Ph.D. in animal science with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Buss was formerly employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Industries as an administrative officer. He also was a research analyst for the Pennsylvania State Senate and House of Represen tatives. As an assistant county extension agent in Lehigh County he worked to develop and im plement 4-H and adult livestock and dairy programs. A native of Northampton, Buss is a member of the Penn State Stockmen’s Club. ELCO FFA
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