Download or read book One Bead at a Time written by Robin Atkins and published by . This book was released on 2000-10-01 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book you will see how beads, creativity and healing are related. You will learn to stitch beads on fabric improvisationally, creating art work that is compelling, inspired, beautiful, fun and satisfying to make.
Download or read book Beaded Embellishment written by Amy C. Clarke and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2002-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Stori of Beaded Embellishment written by Mary Stori and published by That Patchwork Place. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The trend toward embellishing quilts continues to grow. Now, a renowned beadwork artist shares the techniques she has developed specifically with the quilter in mind. From the basic beading stitch to advanced fringing techniques, eight fanciful quilt projects will help beginners practice and perfect their beadwork, while experienced beading artists will be inspired by the exciting new approaches offered.
Download or read book Beaded Treasures written by Robin Atkins and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For beaders, weavers, fiber artists and quilt makers - Fun, versatile and easy-to-learn technique for making finger-woven treasure bracelets, necklaces, tassels and straps. Detailed photos illustrate every step. Includes design ideas and gallery. Create many different looks with this technique, including one that's uniquely your own!
Download or read book Big Book of Beaded Ornaments written by Allan Ed. House and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choose your decorating style from 71 elegant, fun & funky, snow & ice, or new traditions designs, and create dozens of sparkling Yuletide ornaments to fit the theme of your tree. Make stars, icicles, snowflakes, and whimsical characters.
Download or read book The Art Tradition of Beadwork written by Marsha C. Bol and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 1159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A former professor and museum director offers a fascinating, in-depth look at the culture and history of beaded objects around the world. From a beaded dress found in an ancient Egyptian tomb to the beaded fringe on a 1920s Parisian flapper’s hem, humans throughout history have used beading as a way to express, adorn, and tell a story. Bol explores beadwork across the world and through the ages, showing how beading has taken on many different styles, forms, and purposes for different cultures. She looks at children’s clothing, puberty ceremonies, burials, emblems of social status and leadership, festivals, and many other cultural occasions that involve the use of beadwork. Images of artifacts and heirlooms as well as photography of people and their beadwork enhance the scholarship of this book for a beautiful, enlightening addition to art, history, multicultural collections everywhere.
Download or read book Beaded Embroidery Stitching written by Christen Brown and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Add dimension and luster to your projects—from sewing to jewelry making to mixed-media art—with tiny, shiny treasures. Inspired by the magic of beads, buttons, and charms, experienced teacher Christen Brown shares eight stunning beadwork projects including brooches, bracelets, and wall hangings. This helpful visual guide to 125 bead-embroidered and bead-woven stitches categorizes each stitch by style, with a second alphabetical index included—and the robust project gallery will inspire crafters of all skill levels, from embroiderers and sewists to crazy quilters, mixed-media artists, and jewelry makers.
Download or read book The History of Beads written by Lois Sherr Dubin and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2004-05-18 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at a variety of beads produced around the world, discusses their religious and social aspects, and describes beaded clothing in primitive societies. Reprint.
Download or read book Bead Embroidery written by Joan Edwards (designer.) and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The History of Beads written by Lois Sherr Dubin and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2009-11-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its publication in 1987, The History of Beads has become the world's definitive guide for bead lovers, collectors, and scholars. In this new edition, bead expert Lois Sherr Dubin updates all chapters with the latest archeological discoveries, opens a new chapter on contemporary adornment since the 1980s, with a focus on glass beads, and best of all, adds 200 beads to what is considered by many to be the piece de resistance: the eight-page gatefold timeline that guides readers through the remarkably rich history of the world's first form of adornment. The latest revisions include the oldest bead ever discovered, dating to 108,000 b.c. and explain why beads worn on the human body were the original media communication system. Updates include the numerous maps scattered throughout, which have been modernized and are now in color; 72 formerly black-and-white images have been replaced with full color; and 125 new photographs were added to this edition. Beautifully packaged with a new cover, this revised and expanded edition is a must-have for devotees of the first edition and for the next generation of bead obsessives and aficionados.
Download or read book Your Seed Bead Style written by Editors of Bead&Button Magazine and published by Kalmbach Books. This book was released on 2012-08-29 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Variety is the name of the game in Your Seed Bead Style! From the pages of Bead&Button magazine, the 27 projects in this book will show you how to incorporate interesting materials into your seed bead jewelry. Your Seed Bead Style is organized by material and features a variety of techniques and stitches including peyote, herringbone, square stitch, bead embroidery, tatting, right-angle weave, and more. Take your jewelry to the next level and let your creativity flow!
Download or read book Beading on Fabric written by Larkin Jean Van Horn and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Textile or fiber artisans can add sparkle and texture to their work with this complete handbook to embellishing with beads. Beginning with a comprehensive look at tools and materials--covering all types of fabrics, threads, needles, and beads--the guide teaches stitches, edging, and fringe, as well as the proper care of beaded fabrics. The focus on technique allows crafters to easily integrate beaded enhancements into any type of existing project, and the experienced instruction covers bead choice, color schemes, and finishing methods for a polished look. With its clear directions and a gallery of sample projects, this workshop-ready book will instruct and inspire.
Download or read book The Complete Photo Guide to Beading written by Robin Atkins and published by Creative Publishing international. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive reference fully explores the various types of beadwork, including beading on fabric, fringing, bead weavings, bead embroidery, and beaded jewelry. With easy-to-follow organization, this guide provides step-by-step directions and 500 full color photos for clear understanding. Basic projects provide opportunities for crafters to try the techniques, and galleries of unique beaded designs and creations by various bead artists offer beautiful examples and inspiration. It’s the only book you need to get started on beadwork. Begin your beading adventure today with The Complete Photo Guide to Beading!
Download or read book Fabric Embellishing written by Ruth Chandler and published by Landauer (IA). This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 5th in the bestselling "basics & beyond" series. 50 techniques are presented in three distinct categories. Clear instructions, complete step-by-step photography, creative inspiration from four renowned fiber artists, resource guide on products used and where to find them. Hundreds of color photos and illustrations. Full color throughout.
Download or read book Embellished Mini Quilts written by Jamie Fingal and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showcases both traditional and contemporary quilting techniques for mini-quilts measuring less than 36" long by 36" wide. Many of the projects have appeared in gallery collections, and the designers provide detailed instructions and materials lists.
Download or read book The Embroidery Book written by Christen Brown and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A spectacular encyclopedia of embroidery, sharing valuable techniques passed down through the generations . . . you’ll wonder how you ever worked without it.” —Sew Magazine Enjoy the tranquility of slow stitching with this step-by-step, visual guide to 149 embroidery stitches, motifs, and extras. Go beyond basic color theory–robust color charts take the guesswork out of choosing thread, silk ribbon, buttons, beads, and trims. Then take your embroidery to the next level with luxurious seam treatments and stunning stand-alone designs. Bestselling author Christen Brown’s traditional and contemporary techniques are showcased in a colorful gallery of crazy-quilted projects. “An overview of embroidery stitches and techniques as well as inspiration for embroidery projects . . . She dissects several of her pieces, summarizing the color palette, decorative elements, and stitches used.” —Library Journal
Download or read book The Complete Photo Guide to Beading written by Robin Atkins and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2012-12 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The step-by-step instructions and crystal-clear photography in this book help make your learning bead work fun and easy.
