Bead Stitching Handbook

Bead Stitching Handbook
Author:
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Co
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2019-02-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627005544

Bead stitchers looking for information and instructions for the major bead stitches will find it all in Bead Stitching Handbook. This complete reference to bead stitching techniques — the only one of its kind just for stitching — includes clear, step-by-step illustrations and instructions for 15 different bead stitches, plus variations and lots of tips. Ideal for advanced beginners and experienced bead stitchers looking for accurate, in-depth information, this all-in-one resource also covers other stitching-related techniques like bead embroidery, soutache, and loomwork. Finally, the book includes information on beading materials, beads, thread, tools, weaves, knots, and much more. Each stitch is demonstrated with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations, then demonstrated in a sample project so bead stitchers can see and understand how each stitch is applied. All instructions and projects are written by the contributors and editors of Bead&Button magazine, the original and most comprehensive beading magazine available today. This well-organized, 128-page, 7.25" x 9.4" reference manual is the perfect size for beaders to keep in their workspaces. They'll turn to it again and again!

Cube Bead Stitching

Cube Bead Stitching
Author: Virginia Jensen
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2009
Genre: Beadwork
ISBN: 0871162814

Making jewelry with cube beads requires no special training or classes. This book explains it all. With clear instructions and hundreds of color photographs, expert Virginia Jensen shows how to make stunning jewelry using many of the most popular off-loom stitches. Chapters are divided by project type, including bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, and decorative items. Beginners learn the fundamentals of many popular stitches as they create the projects, while more experienced crafters enjoy the challenge of weaving an uncommon shape into a knockout piece.

More Seed Bead Stitching

More Seed Bead Stitching
Author: Beth Stone
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2013-03-20
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627000682

"Beadwork is a puzzle with infinite solutions," says author and bead artist Beth Stone. In Seed Bead Stitching, she explored the many possibilities for creating jewelry with colorful seed beads and charming accents such as pearls and gemstones. In More Seed Bead Stitching, Stone, whose encouraging tone, creativity, and expert knowledge made the previous book so popular, includes new techniques, more variations on techniques, and more detail on concepts she previously introduced. The book contains a wealth of options for making gorgeous beaded jewelry. After outlining the basics and supplies, Stone presents a series of styles such as Ndebele, Daisy, Inspiration, Peyote, and Spiral, with variations for each. Equally useful for crafts of any skill level, the book includes a dozen different fringe techniques; strategies for combining tubular stitches and accent beads; a section on skinny stitches; and a bonus project of square pillows.

RSN Essential Stitch Guides: Bead Embroidery

RSN Essential Stitch Guides: Bead Embroidery
Author: Shelley Cox
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-09-07
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1782219307

A new, larger format edition of the classic Royal School of Needlework's essential guide to beadwork. The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) teaches hand embroidery to the highest standard and is well respected all over the world. It not only upholds the traditions of English embroidery that go back many hundreds of years, but is constantly taking embroidery forwards in new and innovative ways. This series of Essential Stitch Guides has been produced in close collaboration with the RSN with the aim of providing a set of definitive works on traditional embroidery techniques. All of the authors were chosen by the RSN and all are graduate apprentices of the Royal School. Shelley Cox presents an expert guide to all aspects of bead embroidery, including information on counted thread beadwork, bead embroidery, beaded surface embroidery, and fringing. Here you will find stitches and technique for every sort of needlework that involves beads. Decorative effects are explored too, making this a fantastic source book and an invaluable reference for beadwork.

First-Time Beading on Fabric

First-Time Beading on Fabric
Author: Liz Kettle
Publisher: Landauer Publishing
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2012-10-31
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1935726277

First-Time Beading on Fabric teaches nine beading techniques in nine easy lessons. Seed stitch, moss stitch, couching, backstitch, bugle beads, stacks, fringe, picot edge and peyote stitch. After practicing the beading stitches and techniques on the quilt sampler or stitch book, you will be ready to create the unique Beaded Garden Quilt to showcase your new skills. Equipment and supplies list, charts, bead shapes, threads, needles, bead mats and trays. Complete, clear and concise step-by-step instructions and how-to. Hundreds of color photographs throughout.

The Absolute Beginners Guide: Stitching Beaded Jewelry

The Absolute Beginners Guide: Stitching Beaded Jewelry
Author: Lesley Weiss
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2012-07-16
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0871167212

The Absolute Beginners Guide: Stitching Beaded Jewelry is the introduction to bead stitching. This book helps beginners to have a successful start in stitching by answering questions like “What are the must-have supplies and tools?” and “How do I set up my workspace?” The projects introduce basic stitches starting with the easiest, such as cross-weave and right-angle weave, and moving into other more challenging techniques. Your confidence and skill set will grow as you work through the book, one project at a time.

Knit with Beads

Knit with Beads
Author: Kalmbach Publishing Company
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2005-05-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780890244784

Knitting and beading can blend. Projects include spool-knitted wire and bead jewelry, elegant purses highlighted with beaded fringes, and more.

Bead Tube Jewelry

Bead Tube Jewelry
Author: Nancy Zellers
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2011-02-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0871164175

Artist and author Nancy Zellers takes it to the limit with this utterly original bead tube book. Using a simple peyote or brick-stitched tube, the author shows how to create more than 30 projects ranging in style from elegant to funky, and with colors spanning from subtle to brilliant, all from tiny, colorful, easy-to-find seed beads. Readers are able to see how changing colors and designs create new and exciting beaded beads. Also, a range of bracelets, earrings, and necklaces will delight the aspiring artist.

Best of Bead and Button: Peyote Stitch

Best of Bead and Button: Peyote Stitch
Author: Editors of Bead&Button Magazine
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2012-08-29
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627000127

Discover more than 30 of the best peyote projects from Bead&Button magazine and find out how to create them through step-by-step instructions and photos. Learn peyote techniques such as 2-, 3-, and 5-drop, ruffled, and spiral peyote easily.

Beading on Fabric

Beading on Fabric
Author: Larkin Jean Van Horn
Publisher: Interweave
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-09-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781596680043

Textile or fiber artisans can add sparkle and texture to their work with this complete handbook to embellishing with beads. Beginning with a comprehensive look at tools and materials--covering all types of fabrics, threads, needles, and beads--the guide teaches stitches, edging, and fringe, as well as the proper care of beaded fabrics. The focus on technique allows crafters to easily integrate beaded enhancements into any type of existing project, and the experienced instruction covers bead choice, color schemes, and finishing methods for a polished look. With its clear directions and a gallery of sample projects, this workshop-ready book will instruct and inspire.