A new, larger format edition of the Royal School of Needlework's classic reference work on beadwork embroidery.
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.
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.

Add dimension and lustre to your sewing projects! Inspired by the magic of beads, buttons, and charms, Christen Brown shares eight stunning beadwork projects including brooches, bracelets, and wallhangings. A handy visual guide to 125 bead-embroidered and bead-woven stitches categorises each stitch by style, with a second alphabetical index to keep at your fingertips. A robust project gallery will inspire crafters of all skill levels, from embroiderers and sewists to crazy quilters, mixed-media artists, and jewellery makers.

Who can resist the alluring sparkle and infinite palette of beautiful beads, artfully worked to create truly spectacular results? By applying the time-honoured techniques and traditions of Japanese embroidery, beautiful beaded motifs are brought to life. Discover a whole new world of beading through the pages of this superb book which includes detailed step-by-step diagrams, full descriptions of the techniques involved and fabulous photography. Nine stunning projects are included ranging from simple beginner designs to a sumptuous evening bag.

This comprehensive guide to bead embroidery features more than 30 stunning and versatile projects. With over 440 step-by-step photographs, it brings bead embroidery within the reach of anyone who can thread a needle. Find out how to work tambour beading, beadpoint, padded beading, how to handle sequins and bugle beads, and so much more. Discover the best tools for the task and learn to identify different beads by their size, shape and finish.

Create 23 small circles with pearls, beads and wire and other materials. Each project is shown with pictures step by step and clear instructions. Variations of each model encourages to imagine all kinds of ways to create a unique little creation.

Whatever is your level of experience with pearls, you will certainly find the perfect project in this book with step by step explanations. These miniature projects range from the most basic to the most elaborate.

In this book, the beads are combined with cross-stitch for an amazing rendering.
Yukiko Ogura plays with the colours of the threads, the transparency or not of the beads for ever more effect. Delicate works and easy to realise, flowery ideas to offer for the pleasure of all.

Among the many flowers in this book are: nénuphar, clematis, tulip, fuchsia, daffodil, blueberry, iris, snow drop, rose, peony, orchid and columbine. Numerous colour diagrams explain the technique. At the end of the book, many photos of projects give ideas to inspire your own creation.

Within this fabulous book you will learn the beautiful art of bead embroidery! You will explore a variety of techniques including smocking, pin tucking, beading, couching and piping! Clear instructions and nearly 200 step-by-step photographs will help you create 17 gorgeous projects, designed by some of the world's best respected needlewomen, such as Susan O'Connor, Christine Bishop, Julie Graue, Liz Vickery, Carolyn Pearce and Anna Scott. From a simple but versatile flower design to dazzling evening bags, these projects will inspire and delight all who love embroidery. Find out how to embellish a cardigan with sophisticated beading designed by Karen Torrisi, beader to the stars. Enhance your tree with Carolyn Pearce's exquisite Christmas decorations or delight a bride with helen Eriksson's romantic bridal accessories.

Patricia Wing shows how to create exquisite cards using beads, thread, gems and lace combined with pricking and embossing techniques. Learn how to glue on beads or sew them into pricked designs, create gem flowers, cut out and dye lace, and how to use punched shapes, parchment and embossed patterns to decorage cards. Complete beginners and experienced crafters will be inspired by Patricia's subtle, delicately beautiful cards.

Rich on history and technique, this definitive work by two leading beadworkers offers the first comprehensive look at the vast opportunities for self-expression with bead embroidery. Fabrics of all kinds - woven, non-woven, patterned, and plain, come together with beads of all kinds - seed, bugle, art, and novelty. The result is 10 stunning projects that both instruct and inspire. Four basic foundation stitches and their variations are illustrated in careful detail, and useful tricks of the trade abound for developing pattern and image. A colorful gallery of work by contemporary bead artists offers numerous ideas to inspire your own creations.