debbie abrahams - Bead sources and references

Within my books you will find a wealth of ideas using beads and buttons. Below are the bead sources and references for Debbie's designs that relate to the Publications.



UK :

Beadworks (mail order): 16 Redbridge Enterprise Centre, Thompson Close, Ilford, Essex IG1 1TY
Tel: 44 (0) 2085 533240
Email: customerservice@beadworks.co.uk 
Website: www.beadworks.co.uk

The Bead Shop: 21a Tower Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9NS 
Tel: 44 (0) 2072 400931 
Email: sales@beadworks.co.uk 
Website: www.beadshop.co.uk

Creative Beadcraft (mail order): Unit 2, Asheridge Business Centre, Asheridge Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 2PT 
Tel: 44 (0) 1494 778818 
Email: tracey@creativebeadcraft.co.uk 
Website: www.creativebeadcraft.co.uk

Ells & Farrier: 20 Beak Street, London W1F 9RE 
Tel: 44 (0) 20 7629 9964

The Bead Merchant: PO Box 5025, Coggeshall, Essex CO6 1HW 
Tel: 44 (0) 8706 093035 
Email: info@beadmerchant.co.uk 
Website: www.beadmerchant.co.uk

Rowan Yarns: Green Lane Mill, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 2DX 
Tel: 44 (0) 1484 681881 
Website: www.knitrowan.com and some Rowan stockists including John Lewis stores

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USA:

Mill Hill Beads: a Division of WICHELT IMPORTS, INC. N162 State Hwy. 35 Stoddard, WI 54658
Email: millhill@millhill.com 
Website: www.millhillbeads.com, www.millhill.com, www.wichelt.com, and some Rowan stockists

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Blankets & Throws To Knit (UK)
100 Afghan Squares To Knit (USA)

Flower Power

gold: Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05557

blue: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 14

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Lithograph

black: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 19 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour K05081

silver: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 1 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05021 

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Candy Mixture

white: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 18

yellow: These have been discontinued by Beadworks and an alternative will have to be found.

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Bedside The Seaside

black:Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01017

white: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01016

gunmetal: Beadworks / The Bead Shop: code BI; 6/0; colour 95

silver: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01008

red: Beadworks / The Bead Shop: code BS; 6/0; colour 51

green: Beadworks / The Bead Shop: code BS; 6/0; colour 71

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Queen of Hearts

blue: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 70

pink: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 69 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05145 

silver: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 1 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05021

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Picnic

silver: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 1 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm;colour G05021

pearl: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 17 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05147

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Stars & Stripes

pearl: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 17 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05147

silver: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 1 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05021

blue: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 14

red: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 7 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05025

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Magic Carpet

blue: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 14

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25 Cushions To Knit

Scruff

silver: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01008

turquoise: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01013

pearl: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01016

red: Beadworks / The Bead Shop: code BS; 6/0; colour 51

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Patchwork Hearts

red: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 7 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05025

pearl: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 17 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05147

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Fun & Games

red: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 7 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05025

blue: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 14

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Rainbow Drops

The original colours have been discontinued, however the following are good substitutes

red: The Bead Merchant: SQB; colour 140fr

orange: The Bead Merchant: SQB; colour 138fr

yellow: The Bead Merchant: SQB; colour 136fr

green: The Bead Merchant: SQB; colour 2636

blue: The Bead Merchant: SQB; colour 150fr

indigo: The Bead Merchant: SQB; colour 2651

violet: The Bead Merchant: SQB; colour 2640

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Dewdrop

silver: Rowan Yarns and Rowan stockists: colour 01007

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Flora

pale pink: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01015

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Cupcake

silver: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01008

pale pink: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01015

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Space

frosted black: Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour K05081

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More Blankets & Throws (UK)
100 More Afghan Squares To Knit (USA)

Denim Hearts

red: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 7 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05025

pearl: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 17 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05147

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Afternoon Tea

mauve: Rowan Yarns and stcokists: colour 01014

silver: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01008

pearl: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01016

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Fish

blue: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01013

silver: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01008

pale pink: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01015

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Floorcoverings

silver: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 1 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05021

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Fruity

white: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 18

black: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 19

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Modern Mineral

silver: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01008

white: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01016

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The Circus

silver: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01008

blue: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01013

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The Four Seasons

silver (3mm): Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01008

silver (5mm): Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 1 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05021

black: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 19

red: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 7 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05025

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25 Beaded Knits

Aladdin Slippers

turquoise: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 10

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Bubbly Knitting Bag

turquoise: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 10

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Organic Cushion Cover

red: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 7 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05025

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Slouch Socks

blue: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01013

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Organic Blanket

gold: Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05557

purple: Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05202

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Heart-to-Heart Warmers

lilac: The Bead Merchant: SQB; colour 2640

The large round and square beads were bought from Ells & Farrier (there is not a reference for them in their collection)

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Diva Handbag

silver (small): Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01008

silver (large): Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 1 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05021

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Glitzy Sequin Purse

mauve: Rowan Yarns and stcokists: colour 01014

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Glitzy Sequin Scarf

blue: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01013

turquoise: Rowan Yarns and stcokists: colour 01014

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Superstar Belt

silver: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01008

pearl:Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01016

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Lola Headband

mauve: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01014

mixed blues and purples: were bought as a mixed tube of tubes from The Bead Merchant

blue (large): Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 14

pink: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01015

mixed pinks and reds: were bought as a mixed tube of tubes from the Bead Merchant

red (large): Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 7 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05025

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Bolero Jacket

gold: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01005

green: The Bead Merchant: triangles; size 5; colour 1811

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Candy Phone Cosies

blue: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01013

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Twinkle Jumper

red: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 7 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05025

silver: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 1 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05021

pearl: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 17 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05147

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Rock Star Wristbands

silver: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01008

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Sweeties Hat

red: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01018

blue: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01021

green: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01022

blue (L): Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01014

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Sweeties Scarf

red: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01018

blue: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01021

green: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01022

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Electric Satchel

blue: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 70

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Scrooge Wrist-warmers

(Note: in the photo two different colours of beads can be seen but the intention was to use green / blue only)

green: Beadworks / The Bead Shop: code BL; 6/0; colour 31

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Rascal Scarf 

blue:Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05168

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Sweetheart Vest

purple: The Bead Merchant: SQB; colour 2651

pink: The Bead Merchant: SQB; colour 208

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Book Pouches

pale pink: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01015

silver: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01008

pale pink (5mm): Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 69 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05145 

silver (5mm): Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 1 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05021

2 round pink beads were odd beads picked up from a bead shop, to thread onto the ribbon tie

blue: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01013

silver: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01008

red (5mm): Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 7 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05025

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Summer Top

purple: Rowan Yarns and stockists: colour 01014

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Icicle Hat

silver: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 1 — Mill Hill Beads: pebble; 5.5mm; colour G05021

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Starlight Bag

blue: Creative Beadcraft / Ells & Farrier: SB5; colour 14

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Email your comments to – Debbie Abrahams
DA-Handknits, 30 Bannerman Road, Nottingham NG6 9HZ
Tel: +44 (0)115 916 1524

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