Over the holidays I was perusing Mom's collection of beading magazines and came across the article "Patchwork Principle" in the April 2008 issue of Bead & Button. It featured a bracelet made of patchwork rounds based on the Celtic star pattern designed by Amanda Shero. I loved how different and colorful it was and chose it to be my first chainmaille project. I put this bracelet together before I ever even thought about starting this blog, so this post is a show and tell. If you want to know more about it, you can find the instructions and pre-made kits at the designer's website or by tracking down the magazine.
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