Not only the fun of stitching the patterns, but also tips on how to apply the designs yourself.

This book gives you a taste of the endless possibilities of bead embroidery.

Haute couture embroidery is gaining in popularity and attention.

Using a crochet (crochet hook) or embroidery needle called a luneville, this glittering embroidery modifies fabric using all kinds of materials, including beads, sequins, gold and silver thread, bijoux and feathers.

This book introduces 118 patterns, mainly using easily available seed beads, plant and flower motifs, and continuous patterns such as lace and gallons (braid).

■ Table of contents

Introduction.

Tools.

Threads

Fabrics

Beads

Basics of bead embroidery

Needles and crochet / amphilage / beginning and ending stitches

1 Stitching one at a time

2 Stitching in batches

3 Stitching light lines

4 Filling in the surface - vermissel

5 Coaching stitches

6 Stitch in a criss-cross pattern - pointillé

7 Three-dimensional expression 1: Making the beads stand up

8 Three-dimensional expression 2 - making fringes

Important things to keep in mind

Patterns & motifs

Planes, lines and lattices

Small circles and flowers

Thread and beads

Plant motifs

Tila beads

Crystal beads

Lace motifs

Gallons.

Go 'beyond' embroidery in your own way

Recommendations for making a beaded wardrobe

Applied works

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