Embeadery

by Margaret Ball

EMBEADERY takes a fresh look at bead embroidery by showing how to create new beadwork stitches based on classic embroidery stitches. Over a hundred stitches and variations are shown with clear step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and color illustrations. Projects include a beaded doll, a mermaid necklace, a crazy quilt block, and other items.

Genres: Beading

Paperback

Published December 6, 2004

About the author

Margaret Ball lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and near two grown children. She has a B.A. in mathematics and a Ph.D. in linguistics from the University of Texas. After graduation, she taught briefly at UCLA, then spent several years honing her science fiction and fantasy writing skills by designing computer software and making inflated promises about its capabilities. She has written a number of science fiction/fantasy novels as well as two historical novels, and is currently working on a science fiction series to be released on Kindle and in paperback in the fall of 2017. She would love to be influenced by Connie Willis and the other authors listed but fears that is mainly wishful thinking.

Reviews

[Christi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must have book for any bead embroidery enthusiast, embroiderer, quilter, fiber artist, etc.
These techniques are so adaptable to so many art forms. I learned embroidery as a young child. Then later on fell in love with beads. Ms. Ball brings the two art forms together so wonderfully. Most books on bead embroidery have the usual boring stitches. I have been beading for many years. Bead embroidery is my favorite. Her technique brings such texture and vibrancy of color to any piece. I have had my copy spiral bound. The front and back covers laminated. Then I tab all the chapters. This way I can use the book as a constant reference. It is one of my all time favorites. A MUST HAVE!