How to Make 100 Bead Embroidery Motifs

How to Make 100 Bead Embroidery Motifs

Author: Genevieve Crabe

Publisher: Creative Publishing International

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1610588924

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DIVIf you’ve ever had the need to bead, this is the book for you. How to Make 100 Bead Embroidery Motifs is a visual showcase of 100 different motifs, organized in sections by design category, including: floral/botanical, abstract, geometric, and symbolic. Presented with easy-to-follow photography and stitch diagrams, this book will introduce new beaders to the world of bead embroidery, while also being a great reference for experts./divDIV/divDIVHow to Make 100 Bead Embroidery Motifs includes an introductory section on materials and techniques, followed by information about different stitches used in the motifs to secure beads to fabric, including methods for single beads, beads in a row, stacked designs, fringes, and more. It also discusses types of beads, needles, and beading threads./divDIV/divDIVYou’ll be able to easily see the bead placement of each motif thanks to the enlarged photos, while the material lists provide the type, color, and number of beads needed for each project, as well as any other necessary materials or tools. Step-by-step directions and diagrams will walk you through the order in which to embroidery the beads and the types of stitches to use./divDIV/divDIVAny of the bead motifs can be used as single beaded images on fabric or as part of an overall beaded fabric design. You can embroider the motifs on garments, fashion accessories, quilts, or gifts or convert them into jewelry pieces. Whether you’re new to beading or a beading expert, this book is packed with inspiration and technical instruction for every bead enthusiast./div


How to Make 100 Ribbon Embellishments

How to Make 100 Ribbon Embellishments

Author: Elaine Schmidt

Publisher: Quarry Books

Published: 2014-03

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1589237900

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DIVThis fourth book in our "How to Make 100" series features 100 ribbon embellishments that are made by folding, looping, and manipulating ribbon./div


Creative Kids Photo Guide to Bead Crafts

Creative Kids Photo Guide to Bead Crafts

Author: Amy Kopperude

Publisher: Creative Publishing International

Published: 2014-12-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1627885595

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Are you looking for the perfect bead-making guide to make amazing projects with children? Look no further! Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Bead Crafts starts with the absolute basics about bead crafting, beginning with bead types, then gradually introduces skills and techniques until kids are creating fantastic projects like bubble wands, bug sculptures, and belts! Amy Kopperude, author of Bead Bugs, will guide you and your children through projects. With over 300 photos and clear, concise instructions in language easily understood by grade-school kids, you're going to be creating crafty beaded projects with your child in no time! From zipper pulls and keychains to wind chimes and backpack clips, each project lists the skills that are needed, and projects are rated by difficulty, so kids can learn and grow as they develop dexterity and coordination. Your children will learn to craft beaded creations by making simple projects and building skills by practicing the essentials. Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Bead Crafts provides a sound foundation for a lifetime of creative enjoyment.


Bead Weaving and Embroidery with Miyuki Beads

Bead Weaving and Embroidery with Miyuki Beads

Author: Virginie Châtenet

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2022-04-01

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 0811770109

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Get started bead weaving with Miyuki seed beads! With this introductory book, you will learn how to work the four main bead weaving techniques: brick stitch, peyote stitch, square stitch, and loom weaving. Even if you’ve never worked with beads before, you'll learn all the materials and skills needed to begin. The stitches are explained in easy-to-understand steps and photos, with troubleshooting tips for success. Now you are ready to weave any of the 100 bead patterns in the book. Make geometric patterns, sweet birds, beautiful flowers, and a myriad of other colorful patterns. These designs can then be used to make necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pins, or rings; or be used as embellishments for clothing, handbags, wall hangings, and so much more. Instructions for how to make these items are included, along with many suggestions to foster your own creativity. Why not use your seed beads for further embellishing? With just a few easy embroidery stitches you can add beads to almost anything! Also combine your embroidery with your bead weaving for even more designs. There is so much fun to be had with beads!


100 Micro Crochet Motifs

100 Micro Crochet Motifs

Author: Steffi Glaves

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2021-02-16

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 1446379965

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Explore the world of micro crochet with this collection of crochet patterns and charts for 100 exquisite crochet motifs. This collection of teeny, tiny crochet motifs from talented crochet designer, Steffi Glaves, explores the world of miniature in crochet form. The step-by-step instructions show you how to create your own micro crochet makes to create a wide range of beautiful crochet pieces that can be used in so many ways. These wonderfully small motifs are beautifully detailed despite their small size and can be used for jewellery, accessories, appliques, decorations and embellishments. You will learn the central skills needed for micro-crochet, such as how to hold the thread and hook, reading a crochet chart, special edgings, blocking and stiffening. Alongside that, you will also learn about the tools and types of threads to use, and the special techniques needed for creating the motifs in this book, such as incorporating wire, creating tiny keepsake bags and making your own jewellery. There are simple motifs with two to four rounds of crochet and more challenging ones with more rounds, colour changes and different stitches – some of them are 3D amigurumi. Step-by-step instructions show you how to crochet intricately detailed motifs using fine cotton quilting thread and a 0.5mm crochet hook. Choose from a wide range of motifs including flowers; leaves & plants; fruit; triangles, granny squares, Christmas and even mini amigurumi. As well as the huge choice of motifs there are 10 projects showing you how to use the motifs for small projects such as jewellery and accessories; as well as how to scale up the designs using thicker yarn and a bigger hook to make bags, bunting, accessories, wall hangings and cards. Includes instructions for all the necessary crochet techniques and stitches, as well as specific advice for working at such as small scale. Also includes techniques for using jewellery findings and other tools to create the projects. So, if you love to crochet and fancy trying something different why not give micro crochet a go? This is the perfect guide for anyone who already has a grasp of the basic crochet stitches and techniques, and wishes to explore making jewellery, accessories, appliqués, or just tiny things for the sheer joy of it.


Designer Bead Embroidery

Designer Bead Embroidery

Author: Kenneth D. King

Publisher: Creative Publishing International

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 9781589232723

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"Original designs for beaded borders, backgrounds, edgings, motifs, and fringes to embellish bridal, evening, and casual fashions. Complete basics section teaches the stitches and skills needed"--Provided by publisher.


Bead Embroidery Stitch Samples

Bead Embroidery Stitch Samples

Author: CRK Design

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-11-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1596687061

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More and more sewists and quilters are adding embroidered details to their work. While there are a bevy of stitch dictionaries currently available, Bead Embroidery Stitch Samples goes beyond basic and traditional embroidery stitches to incorporate beads, allowing readers to create delicate and striking trims and embellishments. Stitch patterns range from elegantly simple single motifs, to complex all over patterns to three-dimensional designs. Along with step-by-step instructions are numerous examples of how to use and place the motifs on hems, pockets, cuffs, collars and handbags; or as home decor trim on pillows, curtains, or lampshades. Patterns emphasize beaded edgings and trims, as opposed to heavy, solid beaded fabric motifs found in other beaded embroidery books. Using nothing more than embroidery threads and simple beads, Bead Embroidery Stitch Samples offers beginner and advanced embroidery enthusiasts alike new ways to set their work apart.


First Time Embroidery and Cross Stitch

First Time Embroidery and Cross Stitch

Author: Linda Wyszynski

Publisher: Quarry Books

Published: 2019-09-03

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1631597973

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Learning how to embroider and cross stitch has never been simpler! Like having a personal instructor at your side, this beginner’s guide teaches everything you need to know about a variety of hand stitching techniques. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for classic embroidery, crewel, and cross-stitch will have you creating and embellishing projects like jewelry, journal covers, pillows, fashions, and more with confidence. With First Time Embroidery and Cross Stitch, you’ll be personalizing your own amazing pieces with beautiful stitches in no time.


Dimensional Bead Embroidery

Dimensional Bead Embroidery

Author: Jamie Cloud Eakin

Publisher: Union Square + ORM

Published: 2019-01-15

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1454710985

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“A valuable instructional tool for bead-embroidery fans of all skill levels . . . A book you will refer to over and over again.” (Bead&Button). In this fully illustrated reference volume, acclaimed bead artist Jamie Cloud Eakin explains more than 30 indispensable techniques for bead embroidery—a process that involves sewing beads onto a fabric base. With step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, time-tested tips, and gorgeous photography, Eakin covers everything from the most common surface stitches to decorative fringes and picot. The volume also includes nine creative projects to help you explore what you’ve learned, including beautiful necklaces, dazzling earrings, and an elegantly accented purse. A gallery of stunning work from other designers offers additional inspiration.


The Delineator

The Delineator

Author: R. S. O'Loughlin

Publisher:

Published: 1908

Total Pages: 1120

ISBN-13:

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Issue for Oct. 1894 has features articles on Mount Holyoke College and Millinery as an employment for women.