A compact guide to beaded embroidery stitching for beginners to advanced crafters.
Bead embroidery is a technique where the beads are stitched onto a piece of fabric using a special beading thread and needle to form a design, a border row, or an individual stitch.
This pocket guide is the perfect place to start-or continue-your exploration of beaded embroidery. With an introduction to the craft and its essential beading techniques and an overview of supplies you'll need, you can tackle any of the 40+ beaded stitches demonstrated in the book. Beaded stitches include traditional bead embroidery styles and other unique techniques to accommodate the particular characteristics of your bead shapes and sizes.
- How-to beginner guide to beaded embroidery equipped with basic techniques and tips.
- Gain practical skills to incorporate any bead shape and size in your embroidery craft.
- Play with 40+ versatile beaded embroidery stitches that will bring your work a stunning visual and dimensional aspect.
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Christen Brown teaches embroidery, quilting, crazy quilting, ribbon work, mixed media, and beadwork in her best-selling books. With a degree in fashion design, she has shown her work in galleries and fashion shows internationally. She lives in Escondido, California. christenbrown.com