Beaded Embellishment: Techniques & Designs for Embroidering on Cloth (Beadwork How-To Book)

Beaders, quilters, and fiber artists will find this book invaluable for its solid technical information about how to apply beads to cloth, resulting in unique creations that will stand the test of time. This guide teaches about bead embroidery stitches; seed, bugle, novelty, and charm beads; woven, nonwoven, and knitted clothes; and Nymo, embroidery, and cotton sewing threads. The four foundation stitches as well as several variations on those stitches are illustrated. In addition, 10 beautiful projects, ranging from simple to complex, give beaders a chance to apply this new skill. Projects include an embellished small bag, an embellished jean jacket pocket, decorative pins, necklaces, and an embellished scarf.

Amy C. Clarke is the editor of Spin-Off magazine. She lives in Loveland, Colorado. Robin Atkins is the author of One Bead at a Time. She lives on San Juan Island, Washington.

Amy C. Clarke is the editor of Spin-Off magazine. She holds an MFA in fiber arts, and her work is widely exhibited and published. She lives in Loveland, Colorado.

Robin Atkins, a nationally-known bead-work artist and teacher, is the author of One Bead at a Time. She lives on San Juan Island, Washington.

Amy C. Clarke is the editor of Spin-Off magazine. She holds an MFA in fiber arts, and her work is widely exhibited and published. She lives in Loveland, Colorado.

Robin Atkins, a nationally-known bead-work artist and teacher, is the author ofOne Bead at a Time. She lives on San Juan Island, Washington.