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Revitalize classic embroidery stitches for a contemporary look simply by adding beads to your needlework with Bead Embroidery - The Complete Guide by Jane Davis. A visual smorgasbord of 525 photographs and 265 how-to illustrations plus she teaches you 215 embroidery stitches—from the common to the uniquely rare.

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Author: Jane Davis
Pages: 256
Page size: 6" x 7"
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Revitalize classic embroidery stitches for a contemporary look simply by adding beads to your needlework.

Learn how to embroider with beads on anything from bags and boxes to pillows and purses with Bead Embroidery: The Complete Guide. Through thorough research, her own personal experience and a visual smorgasbord of 525 photographs and 265 how-to-illustrations, best-selling author Jane Davis teaches you 215 embroidery stitches—from the common to the uniquely rare. Whether a beginner or seasoned embroiderer, you will revel in this truly complete guide

You'll find:

  • Comprehensive Basics section showcasing every stitch at a glance, plus tips on choosing the right beads, threads, fabrics and tools to ensure your needlework success.
  • Extensive instruction on how to create 215 embroidery stitches, each presented with a photograph and how-to illustration showing options with or without beads.
  • Impressive assortment of 20 fabulous projects for home decorating, holiday gift-giving or personal accessorizing.

 

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About the Author

Jane Davis has written numerous best-selling KP Books on beading, knitting and crochet, including The Complete Guide to Beading (2001), Decorative Wirework (2002), a Beader's Reference (2003) , Knit Ponchos, Wraps &
Scarves (2005) and Felted Crochet (2005). She holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in drawing and painting.

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Introduction 6
Section 1: Basics 8
Stitches at a Glance 8
Tools and Materials 36
Basic Techniques 46
Sections 2: The Stitches 48
Needlepoint 49
Counted Thread 49
Pulled Thread, Drawn Work and Insertion Stitches 74
Hardanger 83
Freeform Embroidery 89
Crazy Quilt Stitches 112
Smocking 127
Ribbonwork 134
Beadwork Stitches 141
Elements for Flowers 144
Fringes and Edgings 150
Section 3: Projects 167
Blue Swirls and Stripes Pillow (Backstitch) 168
Green and Gold Notions Purse (Tent Stitch) 170
Fringed Pillow (Fringe) 172
Grapevine Petit Container (Elements for Flowers) 176
Wired Ribbon Beaded Blossom (Edgings) 178
Ribbon-Embroidered Box (Ribbonwork) 182
Rainbow Square Box Lid (Canvas Work) 186
Cabochon Pin (Beadwork Stitches) 190
Sage and Snowflake Christmas Ornament (Counted Thread) 194
Silver Star Christmas Treasure Bag (Freeform Embroidery) 198
Flower Sampler ( Elements for Flowers) 202
Pastel Blue Pulled Thread Sampler (Pulled Thread, Drawn Work and Insertion Stitches) 205
Lavender Sampler (Canvas Work) 214
Pink-and -Purple Wall Ornament (Canvas Work) 210
Bargello Glasses Case (Canvas Work) 214
Beading Sampler Pincushion (Beadwork Stitches) 218
Batik Leaves Lingerie Bag (Freeform Embroidery) 222
Fall Hues Shoulder Bag (Crazy Quilt Stitches) 226
Vintage Ribbon Bag (Edging Stitches) 232
Brown Gathered Bag (Freeform Embroidery) 236
Section 4: Artists' Gallery 240
Supply Sources 252
Glossary 253
Stitch Index 253





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Bargello Glasses Case
Bargello Glasses Case

Flower Sampler
Flower Sampler

Sage & Snowflake Christmas Ornament
Sage & Snowflake Christmas Ornament

Cabochon Pin
Cabochon Pin

 

Ribbon Embroidery BoxWired Ribbon Beaded Blossom

Ribbon Embroidery Box and Wired Ribbon Beaded Blossom

Grapevine Petite ContainerFringed Pillow
Grapevine Petite Container and Fringed Pillow

 



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