Scott E. Sutton Boeken

Here is a book that covers basics, advanced techniques, appropriate supplies, and actual examples, all richly illustrated and easy to follow. This volume covers bead work found among the western Plains Indians both past and present. Styles include loom work, applique, lazy/lane stitch and the gourd (peyote) stick (conventional, brickwork, and loom-variation). Also included are instructions are how to make and bead moccasins. Highly detailed step-by-step color photographs and illustrations complement each project. To help those just getting started, there is a full discussion of appropriate beading supplies with a simple chart to take the mystery out of matching needle and thread sizes. This work also features dozens of first-rate Indian-and-non-Indian made bead work from museums, private collections, and today's marketplace. This book is an artful contribution to the craft of bead working.

Through the continuing adventures of Jeeter, the curious Erf, young readers learn the mysterious secret of GorBee Grotto. After spending hours playing Boojee Ball and swimming with the creatures of the Sea of Ree, Jeeter sees a light burning brightly in the far-off cave. Just what the light comes from is a puzzle to everyone on the Planet of Ree, even Dundee the Wizard. Jeeter and Dundee set out in a sailboat to discover what's causing the Grotto to glow.This book, one of the colorfully illustrated Family of Ree adventures by Scott E. Sutton, helps teach children important life values. Once the mystery of the Grotto is solved, Jeeter tells Dundee, "You know,' said Jeeter, 'I learned a new motto,From this big secret of GorBee Grotto. Try treating others the way you'd want them to treat you,And you'll all do much better,' he said,' if you do."This book demonstrates the Try to treat others as you would want them treating you.