Beaded embellishment : techniques & designs for embroidering on cloth / Amy C. Clarke & Robin Atkins.
TITLE:
Beaded embellishment : techniques & designs for embroidering on cloth / Amy C. Clarke & Robin Atkins.
Publication Date:
2002
Publication Information:
Loveland, Colo. : Interweave Press,
Physical Description:
131 p. : col. ill.
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Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 130) and index.
Summary:
Beaders, quilters, and fiber artists will find this book invaluable for its solid technical information about how to apply beads to cloth, resulting in unique creations that will stand the test of time. This guide teaches about bead embroidery stitches; seed, bugle, novelty, and charm beads; woven, nonwoven, and knitted clothes; and Nymo, embroidery, and cotton sewing threads. The four foundation stitches as well as several variations on those stitches are illustrated. In addition, 10 beautiful projects, ranging from simple to complex, give beaders a chance to apply this new skill. Projects include an embellished small bag, an embellished jean jacket pocket, decorative pins, necklaces, and an embellished scarf.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781931499125
