Creative Beading, Vol. 9 is a yearbook of projects from Bead&Button magazine, appearing in issues from October 2012 through August 2013. The book includes a thorough basics section and helpful tips for readers, along with over 75 editor-tested projects from the magazine. So it's easy to follow, the book is divided into sections, with projects grouped by technique (single-stitch, multiple-technique, and other techniques). Included is a range of stitching, stringing, wirework, and embroidery projects, plus bead crochet and kumihimo. Readers will also see the latest bead shapes, and other popular materials being used.