Kirjahaku

'...a book you will refer to over and over again.' — Bead&ButtonJamie Cloud Eakin shows beaders of all levels the mechanics of more than 30 indispensible 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. Then, explore what you've learned by creating nine breathtaking pieces, including beautiful necklaces, dazzling earrings, and an elegantly accented purse. A gallery of stunning work from other designers offers additional inspiration.

This book features seventeen different bezel techniques which makes it an essential reference guide for everyone who wants to design using bead embroidery. And, by combining the techniques you'll have limitless creative opportunities. Each bezel technique is featured in photos to inspire, illustrated to inform, and discussed to understand the potential for variations. Beaders who are new to this type of beading will find an easy to understand instruction in the process that is bead embroidery including a fabulous project to get them started on their creative journey.