Since I've had this book on my bead table, i've increased my Swarovski bead stash with some guilt. Using them makes other non swarovski crystals pale by comparison. The finished products are beautiful, sparkling with eye grabbing attention when worn. At times, i feel the jewelry is too formal for just jeans and a nice sweater/ t-shirt. This book works well for those who have some off loom beading experience with Peyote/Gourd stitch, but instructions have been written for the novice. Laura McCabe is a gifted artist.