Bead Embroidery Stitch Samples

This book is the best yet that I've bought on Amazon on beading and embroidery (and I've bought a few). The clean style of the layout and the instructional photography is the best. I have been exploring Japanese craft and quilt books lately, and because I learn visually, I am so grateful for these young designers and these types of books. They manage to show the steps via photos versus using a ton of words to explain each step. Yasuko Endo has done an excellent job and many thanks to her and the CRK group. (Interweave, take note. I LOVE that you published this book. More Japanese books should be translated into English for the craft market. Was this originally in Japanese? Some of the translations are a bit awkward in the text in the book, but good for you for making books like this available in English...Maybe you could do Yoko Saito's "Daily Quilt" next! I've ordered the Japanese copy translated into Chinese, since I couldn't find the French copy; I'm hoping it will be as easy to follow as this book is in terms of visual instruction...if not, I'll have to figure it out; I love a challenge!) This book was worth every penny I spent on it. Can't wait to gather together the tools and fabric to get started on my own stitch samples. If you love to embroider and embellish with beads, you will appreciate this book.

I have purchased many stitching how to books that were ultimately frustrating because they were written for right handed use. This book solves that problem! I have been able to accomplish the stitches because of the clear explanation and lots of finished stitches in bright photos.

This is a lovely little book that would be useful for any beader. I would particularly recommend it for beginners, but I think it would be useful at any skill level. Starting her book with the basics of bead embroidery the author then gives us about 150 designs, using many basic stitches which will already be familiar to most readers, such as Lazy Daisy, Cross, Feather, Cretan and Filling stitches. The illustrations in the book are really outstanding. The author provides very clear photos, in color, of the finished stitches and motifs followed by carefully drawn diagrams of the process of forming these stitches and motifs. She also gives us a cross stitch alphabet incorporating beads and a list of the beads and threads used in the illustrations if you should wish to use her color combinations. If you ever thought about bead embroidery but were not certain if it was for you this is the book you need.

This book has a great layout, with both process photos and illustrations to show each stitch. PLUS, a handy illustrated glossary of stitches at the back so you don't have to go searching through the whole book to find a certain stitch. A good variety of stitches using all beads, and combination of beads/thread/yarn. Definitely has a Scandinavian feel to it (?) The only improvement I can think of is to show examples of some cultures in addition to the projects/photos shown.

This book is very complete and easy to use. It has color pics in the front section and an overview of the stitches. The back section explains the stitches further. Each section has nice diagrams to follow. Good resource for experienced or beginner stitchers. I think the experienced can learn some new things from it and the the beginner, it will become a great go-to resource.

I thought this book will have only few examples. But on the contrary it has so many like an encyclopedia of stitches and examples of how you can embroider with beads. And once you start there are so many possibilities that you will never end. Great pictures, good examples and the best of all the instructions are like guides to learn, are well written and explained. I'll recommend buying this book first among other bead embroidery ones, and then you'll never put it down.

This book was written in such an organized way. It showed numbered pictures of finished beaded embroidery designs on the left side of the page, and on the right side it showed how to do those designs that correspond to the numbered designs on the left. It had many illustrations, it showed basic and advanced designs, materials and tools, needles, It showed finished projects. I could go on and on. I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to try beaded embroidery. It made something that looks complicated, easy.

Got this for myself as I have checked it out of the library twice before and used it it. The directions are pretty clear and the patterns are wonderful - it's nice to dress up purchased items quickly. the first simple project took less than an hour. I did the simplest pattern around the neckline of a tee for me. Finding the right material in my stash that would work took longer than the stitching - LOL. I would do this again, and now I own the book , I can choose any pattern I like!

Borrowed it from the library and kept renewing it until I felt guilty. Lots and lots and lots of stitches and info about adding beads - this is a keeper. Very clearly explained directions, beautiful pictures. Best beading book I've seen...

Es un libro maravilloso ya que abarca desde las puntadas más sencillas (running stitch y back stitch) hasta las más complicadas (lace motif y filling stitch), cada una con fotos y paso a paso!

what a lovely book. beautifully presented. clear photos. some of her stitches were made in a bit of a rush perhaps, but overall it's a great book. the lay out is very clear indeed. and i like her taste in colours. it was delivered on time.

I have been looking to jazz up my stitches for a while, and got rather bored of usual ones you see everywhere.I was also looking to add texture, as some of embroidery stitches look a bit flat on blouses.This is perfect, and the ideas add a whole new dimension to bead embroidery. I particularly like the fussy intricate stitches that show lots of effort but actually are simple to do and has a lovely handmade look to it. The Japanese are so good at this sort of thing, and often are a step, if not two, steps ahead. I am really looking forward to the adventures with these stitches and inventing some of my own. I quite fancy having a go at doing bead jewellery and jazzing up office blouse collars, and using larger beads on different projects.

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