Overview

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.  Beads, buttons, and charms! Dabble in 125 bead-embroidery and bead-woven stitches Embellish eight projects, including bedazzled jewellery, wall art, and a sewing caddy Search both the complete visual guide (with stitches organised by type) and the A-to-Z stitch index for easy reference.

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9781617456732

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Reviews

Prepare to be bedazzled by this sumptuous book! A hundred and twenty-five embroidery stitches are presented, designed to put a sparkle in your sewing. Illustrated throughout with beautiful colour photography, there are chapters covering designs, techniques and materials, together with a comprehensive glossary of the stitches and how each can be embellished with different beads to give many alternative effects. Eight gorgeous projects are included, with full detailed instructions. This is the perfect book for anyone wishing to enhance their stitching by adding a bead or sequin or two - when more definitely is more! Highly recommended. * East Kent Embroiderers' Guild *

Author Information

Christen Brown teaches embroidery, quilting, ribbonwork, mixed media, and beadwork in her best-selling books. With a degree in fashion design, she has shown her work in galleries and fashion shows all over the world. She lives in Escondido, California. For more information visit her website www.christenbrown.com

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