Textured Bead Embroidery

Textured Bead Embroidery
Author: Linda Landy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781627000444

Textured Bead Embroidery offers a new perspective on traditional bead embroidery. Author Linda Landy embraces the colors and shapes of all types of beads -- including cubes, drops, daggers, bugles, triangles, and more -- to create unique looks for beadwork. Beaders learn to make 12 creative textured projects ranging in size and complexity, including earrings, pendants, brooches, bracelets and cuffs, and neckpieces. A gallery of inspiration showing other texture possibilities completes this book. Also, this book includes a CD that contains six of the patterns from the book as an added bonus.

Bead Embroidery

Bead Embroidery
Author: Valerie Campbell-Harding
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2003
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780713486063

Two of the world’s most experienced embroiderers show how to make a variety of beads for hand and machine embroidery. Emphasizing how beads add color, texture and beauty to a piece of work, they guide the reader through a variety of traditional and contemporary techniques, including bead weaving; sewing “trapped” beads; stitching beads onto mesh and canvas; and adding them to fringes, edges, cords, chains, and tassels.

Inspired Bead Embroidery

Inspired Bead Embroidery
Author: Sherry Serafini
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Co
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2018-04-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627003886

For years, fans have been asking for a new title from Internationally known artist and instructor Sherry Serafini, renowned for her lavish beaded surfaces — and this book is it! Sherry's adventurous designs have appeared in numerous books and well-known magazines. Rock stars Steven Tyler, Lenny Kravitz, and Melissa Etheridge have worn her beaded works of art. In Inspired Bead Embroidery, Sherry offers 15+ exciting new projects that combine her textured designs with eye-catching focal beads. The gorgeous, 128-page hardcover book explains the fundamentals and aesthetics behind Sherry's work, from stitches and materials to color theory. Sherry's textured, dimensional projects include earrings, cuffs, collars, and two fashionable purses. The creations incorporate seed beads, cubes, triangles, drops, daggers, cabochons, leather, fiber, and more. Each projects includes concise instructions, well-chosen process shots, and diagrams. A gallery at the end of the book provides even more inspiration for experienced beaders looking to take their work in new, more exploratory directions.

Dimensional Bead Embroidery

Dimensional Bead Embroidery
Author: Jamie Cloud Eakin
Publisher: Union Square + ORM
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2019-01-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1454710985

“A valuable instructional tool for bead-embroidery fans of all skill levels . . . A book you will refer to over and over again.” (Bead&Button). In this fully illustrated reference volume, acclaimed bead artist Jamie Cloud Eakin explains more than 30 indispensable techniques for bead embroidery—a process that involves sewing beads onto a fabric base. With step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, time-tested tips, and gorgeous photography, Eakin covers everything from the most common surface stitches to decorative fringes and picot. The volume also includes nine creative projects to help you explore what you’ve learned, including beautiful necklaces, dazzling earrings, and an elegantly accented purse. A gallery of stunning work from other designers offers additional inspiration.

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!

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 Embroidery Book

The Embroidery Book
Author: Christen Brown
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2016-11-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617452254

“A spectacular encyclopedia of embroidery, sharing valuable techniques passed down through the generations . . . you’ll wonder how you ever worked without it.” —Sew Magazine Enjoy the tranquility of slow stitching with this step-by-step, visual guide to 149 embroidery stitches, motifs, and extras. Go beyond basic color theory–robust color charts take the guesswork out of choosing thread, silk ribbon, buttons, beads, and trims. Then take your embroidery to the next level with luxurious seam treatments and stunning stand-alone designs. Bestselling author Christen Brown’s traditional and contemporary techniques are showcased in a colorful gallery of crazy-quilted projects. “An overview of embroidery stitches and techniques as well as inspiration for embroidery projects . . . She dissects several of her pieces, summarizing the color palette, decorative elements, and stitches used.” —Library Journal

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.

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.