Soft Expressions supporting the expressive quilter in tradition innovation art and computer with Sharla Hicks

Search Website
Download Shareware, Demos & Slide shows  of helpful software for expressive quiltersGalleries, be inspired by others expressive quilters workFind out more about Sharla R. Hicks, the master mind behind SoftExpressions.comHelp to get the most out of browsing SoftExpressions.comNewsletter with how-tos, tutuorials, reviews on quilting software and quilt embellishment for the expressive quilterQuilting Software ReviewedSoftExpressions.com Home Page: Supporting the Expressive Quilter in Tradition, Innovation, Art and Computer Quilting with Sharla HicksLinks to other helpful sites for fabric artiists and quilterscontact info and site map
storefrontCheckoutLog-in: Account / Wish ListProduct ListBasket ContentsSearch

Expressive Quilters' Newsletter Name
Email


Download Quilting Software and related titles
store


Sale and New Items
This section will answer your questions about shipping methods, costs, handling and more.
International Shipping
Company Profile
Mail, fax form
Laurel Burch
Art Girlz Felt, Charms, Stamps
Jenny Hasking Magazines, Embroidery CDs, Quilting Software
1000+ Helpful Books for Quilting and Computer Quilters, find helpful books on quilt construction, design, printing on fabric, using the software programs and more.
Magazines: Quilting Arts, Creative Expressions, Cloth Paper & Scissors
Quilt Patterns
Notions for Quilters like Marti Michelle Templates, Rulers, Mats, Rotary Cutters, Sewing Accessories, Machine Quilting Supplies and more.
This is a expanding category with quilt giftwrap, jewelry, helpful must have tools, watches, organizers and beautiful storage boxes.
Paper Piecing Software and helpful tools like finger press, foundation printer sheets, rulers, books and . . . .
Helpful products for quilting memory quilts and labels like Bubble Jet Set 2000 and June Tailor Fabrics
DVDs, CDs and Videos
Find all the popular programs like Electric Quilt, Quilt-Pro, PCQuilt, Paper Piecing programs, Redwork, Designing CD, Repligator, Creative Impusle and more for the traditional and innovative quilter.
Dyes, Paints and Pens
Foils & Glitter
Embellishments
Iron-on Applique Patches
Beads and Charms
Buttons
Angelina Fibers for Innovative Quilter
Threads, Yarn and Fiber
Needle Felting Roving & Supplies




Computer Quilting BYTES
subscribe
back issues
Frequently Asked Questions about  quilting software
Reviews to 23+ quilting software programs
Demos to quilting software, try before you  buy!

Quilt & embellishment books

logo

 

Mary Stori's book, Beading Basics has 30 beading stitches and techniques that show novices how to get started and take more experienced stitchers to the next level. Advice on getting started, including equipment, supplies, and stabilizers. Mary Stori Teaches You Beading on Fabric DVD is like getting private lessons at home.

Book
Beading Basics
Beading Basics

by Mary Stori

Book Details
line divider
1000+ Books & Magazines Index click here

Add To Wish List
Beading Basics

Beading Basics
30 Embellishing Techniques for Quilters

Author: Mary Stori
Pages: 48
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: C & T Publishing
Item Code: 4G0BE150
Weight: 1.1 lb

20% off: $11.96
MSRP: $14.95

Add 1 to BasketAdd 1 and Checkout
Add To Wish List

Add To Wish List
Mary Stori Teaches You Beacding on Fabric

Mary Stori
Teaches You Beading on Fabric DVD

Author: Mary Stori
Size: 5 1/2" x 7 1/2"
Publisher: C & T Publishing
Item Code: 4G0BE025DVD
Weight: 0.4 lb

10% off: $17.96
MSRP: $19.95

Add 1 to BasketAdd 1 and Checkout
Add To Wish List

This DVD was published by C&T Publishing in 2006

  • It's just like a private lesson!
  • How to make dozens of beathing stitches
  • Lots of tips, hints, and secrets to success
  • 90 minutes running time
  • Gallery, interview, and bloopers!

Mary Stori is an internationally recognized quiltmaker, fashion designer, instructor, lecturer, and quilt show judge who has authored a cookbook and six quilting books. Her most recent release is a DVD, Mary Stori Teaches You Beading on Fabric (2006). She was awarded 2004 Teacher of the Year by The Professional Quilter.

Mary has written extensively, and her work has appeared in scores of quilt magazines and publications. Her award-winning work has been widely exhibited both nationally and internationally. She has appeared on HGTV's Simply Quilts and Sew Perfect. An entire episode of Fon's & Porter's Love of Quilting featured her beaded quilts. She designed the Mary Stori Collection for Kona Bay Fabrics, as well as her own line of stencils for Quilting Creations.

Beading Basics

Back Cover Information

An Essential Visual Guide for beading on quilts!

Mary Stori presents a beading bonanza for quilters, bursting with everything you need to know for adding beaded embellishments to fabric surfaces.

  • 30 beading stitches and techniques show novices how to get started and take more experienced stitchers to the next level.
  • Go beyond the basics with beaded embroidery and exciting, innovative beaded bindings.
  • Complete, step-by-step instructions with detailed how-to-photos.
  • Advice on getting started, including equipment, supplies, and stabilizers.

Table of Contents

Preface
4
Couching
28
Beading 101: An Introduction
5
Arch
28
Lighting Your ay: Before You Begin
6
Bow Tie
29
Bead Styles and Sizes
6
Triangles
29
Storage
7
Basic Dangles
30
A Bead by Any Other Name
8
Branched Fringe
31
Be Kind to Your Beads
9
Bugle Bead Walls
32
Basic Supplies and Equipment
10
Bead Appliqué
33
Ready, Set, Bead
11
The Bright Side: Beaded Bindings
34
Stabilizing Guidelines
12
Getting Ready to Bead a Binding
35
Quilting Techniques: Pros and Cons
13
Binding
35
The ABC's of Beading Techniques
14
Thread
35
Basic Bead Stitches
15
Needles
35
Quilter's Beading Knot
16
Beads
35
Lock Stitch
17
Spacing
35
Tie-Off Knot
17
Beginning and Ending a Thread
36
Popping on a Seed Bead
18
Dots
37
Single-Bead Backstitch
18
Trio
38
Straight-Line Beading
19
Picot Edging
39
Curve-Line Beading
20
Barbells
40
Quick Curved Lines
21
Diagonal Strings
41
Straightening and Strengthening Continuous Lines of Beading
22
Lace Trim
42
Lines of Beading
22
ZigZag
43
Zigzag Scatter Stitch
23
Pyramid
44
Directional Scatter Stitch
23
Netting
45
Lazy Stitch
24
X's
46
Washer/Nut Method
25
Organic Trim
47
Beyond Basics
26
Resources
48
Bead Embroidery Method
26
Meet the Author
48
Daisy Stitch
27
   

line break

Beader's Comprehensive Instruction & Overview Reference Books

Cover: All Beaded Up
All Beaded Up
By Machine

by Terry White

bead directory
The Bead Directory
by Elise Mann
The Quilter's Color Scheme Bible
The Beader's Guide to Color
by Margaret Deeb
Findings & Finishings
Findings & Finishings
A Beadwork How-To Book

by Sharon Bateman
beaders companion
The Beader's Companion
Judith Durant & Jean Campell

Books: Button & Ribbon Embellishment for quilts, home decor & more

All Buttoned Up
All Buttoned Up
by Loraine Manwaring and Susan Nelson
cover Button! Button!
Button! Button!
50 cute & crafty project
s
by Terry Taylor
Buttons in Bloom
Buttons in Bloom

by Paula Phillips & Suzanne McNeill
Button It up
Button It Up

by Susan Beal
Cupcakes!
Cupcakes! 30+ to Sew, Quilt, Knit & Bake
by Lynn Koolish
Embellishing with Felted Wool
Embellishing with Felted Wool
Beads, Buttons & Embroidery
by Mary Stori
Inchie Quilts
Inchie Quilts
by Nadine Ruggles
Ribbons Buttons and Beads
Ribbons, Buttons, & Beads
Projects for a Romantic Home

by Mary Jo Hiney
  Ribbons!
Ribbons!
Multiple Authors
David & Charles Pub
Simple Button Jewellery
Simple Button Jewellery
by Karine Michel & Katia Richetin

20 to Make
Wild Women
Stitched Art Brooches
by Sharon Lawrence
Quilting Your Style
Quilting Your Style

by Leah Fehr

Beading w/ Embroidery, Fabric, Quilts & Wearables

BeadGlo Light Box
BeadGlo Light Box
by Artograph
+ (9) BeadGlo Project Trays
The Big Eye
The Big "Eye"

Needle Threader
OR Bead Threader

Thread Heaven
Thread Conditioner & Protectant
az bead embroidery
A-Z of Bead Embroidery
by Sue Gardner
Bead Creative Like Crazy
Bead Creative Like Crazy

by Nancy Eha
Bead Embroidery The Complete Guide
Bead Embroidery
The Complete Guide
by Jane Davis
beaded embellishment
Beaded Embellishment
by Amy C. Clarke & Robin Atkins

Beadlique
Pam Pryshepa Ronan
Beautiful Beaded & Embroidered Fabric
Beautiful Beaded & Embroidered Fabric
by Cindy Gorder
color works
Color Works
by Deb Menz

Beading & Embellishement on Quilts

Cover: All Beaded Up
All Beaded Up
By Machine

by Terry White

Beading on Fabric
Beading on Fabric
by Larkin Jean Van Horn
Creative Quilting with Beads
Creative Quilting with Beads
by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader
Dazzling Quilts
Dazzling Quilts
by Pamela Mostek
  Exploring Textile Arts
Embellished Mini-Quilts
Creative Little Works of Art

by Jamie Fingal

Embellishing with Anything
Embellishing with
Anything Fiber
by Gladys Love

if its not embellished
If it's not embellished, it's not finished!
by Betty Blais
Inchie Quilts
Inchie Quilts
by Nadine Ruggles
  Quilt & Embellish in One Step
Quilt & Embellish in One Step
by Linda Potter
Quilting Your Style
Quilting Your Style

by Leah Fehr
   

Beading w/ Mary Stori

DVD
Mary Stori Teaches You Beading on Fabric
Mary Stori
Teaches You Beading
on Fabric
All-In-One Bead Buddy
All-In-One Beading Buddy
by Mary Stori
Book
Beading Basics
Beading Basics

by Mary Stori
 

Beaded Home Decor

brilliant beading
Brilliant Beading
by Anna Morgan

Ribbons Buttons and Beads
Ribbons, Buttons, & Beads
Projects for a Romantic Home

by Mary Jo Hiney

Ribbons Buttons and Beads
Ribbons, Buttons, & Beads
Projects for a Romantic Home

by Mary Jo Hiney
  Ribbons!
Ribbons!
Multiple Authors
David & Charles Pub
     

Jewelry made using Beads, Buttons, Clay (silver & gold), Crochet Wire, Fabric & Threads

Braiding & Tubes, Tassles, Trims & Buttons for Wearables, Jewelry &/OR Home Decor Accessories

beaded cords chains straps fringe
Beaded Cords, Chains, Straps & Fringe
edited by Jean Campbell
Beautiful Braiding Made Easu
Beautiful Braiding Made Easy
by Helen Deighan
Beginner's Guide to Braiding
Japanese Braiding,
The Art of Kumihimo

by Jacqui Carey
Fast Fun & Easy Fabric Ficklesticks
Fast Fun & Easy Fabric Ficklesticks

by Diana Taylor
  Friendship Bracelets
Friendship Bracelets

by Carolyn Yates

Ornamental Knots for Beaded Jewellery
Ornamental Knots for Beaded Jewellery

by Suzen Millodot

 

Simple Button Jewellery
Simple Button Jewellery
by Karine Michel & Katia Richetin
 

3-D Flowers in Beads

The Art of French Beaded Flowers
The Art of French Beaded Flowers
by Carol Benner Doelp

Beads in Bloom
by Arlene Baker
beaded garden
The Beaded Garden
by Diane Fitzgerald
More French-Beaded Flowers
More French-Beaded Flowers

by Dalene Kelly

Beaded Jewelry   Some of the books have Accessories also

BeadGlo Light Box
BeadGlo Light Box
by Artograph
+ (9) BeadGlo Project Trays
BeadGlo Trays
BeadGlo Trays
by Artograph
The Big Eye
The Big "Eye"

Needle Threader
OR Bead Threader
100 beaded jewerly design
100 Beaded Jewerly Designs

by Stephanie Burnham
101 Gorgeous Earrings
101 Gorgeous Earrings

by Martingale & Company
beaded adornments
Beaded Adornments
by Elizabeth Gourley & Ellen Talbott
beaded cords chains straps fringe
Beaded Cords, Chains, Straps & Fringe
edited by Jean Campbell
beaded embellishment
Beaded Embellishment
by Amy C. Clarke & Robin Atkins
Beaded Jewelry
Beaded Jewelry

by Leisure Arts
Beaded Jewelry with Found Objects
Beaded Jewelry with Found Objects

by Carole Rodgers
Beading with Cubes and Triangles
Beading with Cubes and Triangles
by Alice Korach
Design Originals
Beading with Cubes and Triangles
Beading with Cubes and Triangles 2

by Alice Korach
Design Originals
Delica
Delica Beaded Jewelry

by Alice Korach
Great Beaded Gifts
Great Beaded Gifts
by Linda Gettings
I Can't Believe I'm Beading
I Can't Believe I'm Beading

by Leisure Arts
Healing Jewelry
Healing Jewelry
by Mickey Baskett
Making Beautiful Jewelry
Making Beautiful Jewelry

by Tone Rorseth
20 to Make Series: Beaded Felt Jewellry
20 to Make Series: Beaded Felt Jewellery
by Helen Birmingham

20 to Make
Wild Women
Stitched Art Brooches
by Sharon Lawrence
Simple Button Jewellery
Simple Button Jewellery
by Karine Michel & Katia Richetin

Jewelry

Crochet with Wire & Beads

crochet with wire
Crochet with Wire
by Nancie M. Wiseman
  Out of Print
bead crochet
Bead Crochet
by Bethany Barry

Jewelry

Coiled, Wire, Soldered with Beads

Coiled Wire Beads & Jewelry
Coiled Wire Beads & Jewelry

by LeRoy Goertz
getting started making wire jewelry
Getting Started Making Wire Jewelry and More
by Linda Chandler & Christine Ritchey
Making Wire and Beaded Jewelry
Making Colorful Wire & Beaded Jewelry
by Linda Jones
Making Beautiful Jewelry
Making Beautiful Jewelry

by Tone Rorseth
  Mixed Media Collage Jewelry
Mixed Media Collage Jewelry

New Directions in Memory Jewelry
by Janette Schuster
wire jewelry
Quick and Easy Wire Jewelry

by Dorothy Wood
Simply Soldered
Simply Soldered
by Carrie Edelmann Avery
 

Beadwork Creates Project & How-to Booklets


Beadwork creates Beaded Bags
Beadwork creates
Beaded Bags

edited by Jean Campbell
beadwork creates beaded beads
Beadwork Creates Beaded Beads
edited by Jean Campbell

beadwork creates bracelets
Beadwork Creates Bracelets

edited by Jean Campbell

beadwork earrings
Beadwork Creates Earrings
edited by Jean Campbell
beadwork necklaces
Beadwork Creates Necklaces

edited by Jean Campbell
beadwork creates beaded rings
Beadwork Creates Beaded Rings
edited by Jean Campbell
Findings & Finishings
Findings & Finishings
A Beadwork How-To Book

by Sharon Bateman
   

Beaded Jewelry

Stitch Specific

beading with peyote stitch
Beading with Peyote Stitch
by Jeannette Cook & Vicki Star
beading with herringbone stitch
Beading with Herringbone Stitch

by Vicki Star
Netted Beadwork
Netted Beadwork

by Diane Fitzgerald
stringing style
Stringing Style
by Jamie Hogsett
  Friendship Bracelets
Friendship Bracelets

by Carolyn Yates
    Out Of Print
beading with right angle weave
Beading with Right Angle Weave
by Christine Prussing

 

 

FAQs & Help View PIX Catalog pages for latest exciting products
Books 20% off—10-15% off most other products
Up to 25% off Save Dollar Packages
Quilting Software

1000+ Books

Notions

Rulers
Fabrics Paper Piecing Patterns
Gifts
For Quilters, Sewers & Crafters
Embellishments
Stitched Appliqués,
Foils, Glitter, Petals
Paints, Pens,
Dyes & Inks

Beads, Charms

Buttons

Laurel Burch
Totes, Mugs, Plates, Jewelry, Socks, Buttons
Threads, Ribbons, Yarns & Angelina Fibers, Roving

Feedback and questions are welcome!
e-mail: info@softexpressions.com

Back Issue to NewsletterReviews to 23+ quilting software programsDemos to quilting software, try before you  buy!Galleries: Sharla's Quilt, Comptuer Quilting Software examples, & Stolen Quilts
FREE online newsletter with reviews, how-to tutorials,
product updates, & frequently asked questions answered.

Name: E-mail:

Your privacy is guaranteed on our Secure Server.
We do NOT sell e-mail addresses to anyone


SoftExpressions.com
1230 N. Jefferson Street, Suite M
Anaheim, CA 92807
Map Click Here

Pacific Time Zone
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Will Call at Warehouse:
Monday to Friday 10 AM to 4:30 PM
Toll Free USA or Canada: 888-545-8616
Fax: 714-630-7414 Phone: 714-630-7414
e-mail: info@softexpressions.com


Search Website

Home
StoreReviewsNewslettersGalleriesSharlaHelpLinks

Website Design by Sharla R. Hicks, Soft Expressions, all text and art contained on this site © 1996-2009