Bead Embroidery

by Valerie Campbell-Harding, Pamela Watts

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.

Genres: Crafts, Beading

128 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1993

Reviews

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this book is absolutely gorgeous, I found it to be very impractical for the ordinary beader. The projects are astounding, but would take months for the part-time artisan to create and wound not be items I would use in my typical life.

Because I ordered this from Thriftbooks, I didn't get an opportunity to see if first-hand. I probably wouldn't buy it again. If you want a pretty picture book or are a full time beader, this is amazing. If your life is busy and time is limited, this is more of a fantasy than a reality.

[Kidsbookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love every Batsford Publishing book I own, and this one is no exception. Stunning design - very inspirational!

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comprehensive book on incorporating bead embroidery into surface design work. Full of photos, diagrams and instruction for hand and machine.