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.
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"Plenty of inspiration to set the creative juices flowing and needles stitching." — Monsters and Critics.com
"People have been asking me which book I'd recommend for learning bead embroidery. This is it...It's really that good." — BellaOnline.com Guide to Beadwork
"Add just a touch of sparkle to your quilts or create a totally encrusted piece. Here's everything you need to know." — Quilter's Newsletter
"Don Pierce is one of the finest loom artists the bead world knows...This is a beautiful and must-have book." — About.com Guide to Beadwork
"Loaded with photographs and illustrations sure to put anyone in the beading mood." — Bangor Daily News
"This book gives you the fundamentals for combining beads with fabric, and then shows you the heights to which you can climb once you add an obsession for fabric to your beader's stash." — Bead Society of Greater Chicago
"This book will help you add sparkle, texture, and dimension to your work." — Notions, a publication of the American Sewing Guild
"People have been asking me which book I'd recommend for learning bead embroidery. This is it...It's really that good." — BellaOnline.com Guide to Beadwork
"Add just a touch of sparkle to your quilts or create a totally encrusted piece. Here's everything you need to know." — Quilter's Newsletter
"Don Pierce is one of the finest loom artists the bead world knows...This is a beautiful and must-have book." — About.com Guide to Beadwork
"Loaded with photographs and illustrations sure to put anyone in the beading mood." — Bangor Daily News
"This book gives you the fundamentals for combining beads with fabric, and then shows you the heights to which you can climb once you add an obsession for fabric to your beader's stash." — Bead Society of Greater Chicago
"This book will help you add sparkle, texture, and dimension to your work." — Notions, a publication of the American Sewing Guild
About the Author
Larkin Jean Van Horn is a mixed-media artist who works with art quilts, beadwork, wearable art, and liturgical textiles. Her work has been displayed and has won honors both regionally and nationally. She is a teacher, a lecturer, and the author of Beadwork for Fiber Artists. She lives on Whidbey Island, Washington.
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101 of 102 people found the following review helpful
Format:Spiral-bound|Amazon Verified Purchase
I finally know what to do with all the "weird" Beads I just had to have for no other reason than they looked different. I love the Picture instructions on beading cabs. I would liked to have seen more of these types of instructions. That is my only complaint. If you can see the patterns in your head the written instructions are clear enough. Her chapter on tools and materials is very good and she even explains the types of threads most books do not cover as well as the glues, scissors, needles, hoops and frames and even includes the newest craze, Fire Line and Power Pro. Chapter 2 is all about beads including my "weird" beads.
Her pictures are beautiful and most are nicely detailed so you can see the beads used and you get an idea on color combinations. Every bead book should be spiral bound so they can lay flat like this one!
Her pictures are beautiful and most are nicely detailed so you can see the beads used and you get an idea on color combinations. Every bead book should be spiral bound so they can lay flat like this one!
80 of 81 people found the following review helpful
By Carol Norris
Format:Spiral-bound|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having forgotten that I had ordered this book before it was published, I was pleasantly surprised when it came yesterday. Wow, am I glad that I ordered it! It provides great information about beading on various types of fabrics, the different types of beads and tips as well as things to watch out for from the author. I am new to beading and have been wanting to add it to my quilt blocks and hand made clothing for a while. This book has a large number of her completed pieces in full color and provides explanations for the techniques she used on each one. I found this to be a very helpful and inspiring book, and will recommend it to my friends who are wanting to begin beading as well. Great job, Ms. Van Horn.
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Spiral-bound|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been TRYING to bead on fabric for several months now. When I received this book I sat and read it from cover to cover. I can say that I will now be able to bead on fabric without any problems. This is the best book I have ever come across on beading on fabric. It gives you instructions for beading on all types of fabric. The pictures are great and the instructions are easy to understand. If you have money for only one book and you want to make your beading on fabric more professional looking, this is the book to buy!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beader finds good reference for quilting with beads
I have been quilting and beading for many years, Larkin has done a very thorough job of describing how to combine the two. From my experience with beads on fabric, she is spot on. Read more
Published 1 month ago by beadspinner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good book especially for beginners
I have no idea how to start with beading so this book really proved helpful. I needed help with the basics including what materials and tools to buy and this book covers those... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jodi B.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not really my style
but nothing wrong with it. There are many nice designs and tips, but just not exactly what I was hoping for.
Published 5 months ago by Mary K C Phillips
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Beading book
This book was recommended to me and other students in a beading class. I bought it and I'm so glad I did.
The instructions are clear and the illustrations are perfect. Read more
The instructions are clear and the illustrations are perfect. Read more
Published 12 months ago by A. Gaukel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beading on Fabrics
Beading on Fabrics is another excellent book on bead stitch techniques, including gorgeous patterns and ideas for art beading. Read more
Published 17 months ago by JanaL
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beading on Fabric
I have wanted to learn how to embellish clothing for a very long time & when I saw this book while looking at a different one I decided to get it as well. I am so glad I did! Read more
Published 21 months ago by Janadoo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for quilters
I bought this book on the recommendation of a friend. It is an excellent resource as I begin my beading portion of my art quilt journey. Read more
Published on December 19, 2010 by Jeri Wagner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Book!
I purchased this book, along with another, to teach myself bead embroidery. When it arrived at my home, I read the book cover to cover and I was left feeling very encouraged,... Read more
Published on November 11, 2010 by O. Hubert
5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting and informative
I can't wait to make some of the projects in this book. I read it from cover to cover and now am in the process of gathering my supplies so I can get started.
Published on July 16, 2010 by T. Sammons
5.0 out of 5 stars
Clear illustrations for a beginner like me.
I have not done alot of beading. This books instructions and illustrations are very clear. I am not planning on creating art pieces like the author, but would like to start working... Read more
Published on April 11, 2009 by Jennifer Mora
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