Beading on Fabric: Encyclopedia of Bead Stitch Techniques [Spiral-bound]

Larkin Jean Van Horn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2006

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.

Editorial Reviews

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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

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.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 120 pages
• Publisher: Interweave Press (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596680040
• ISBN-13: 978-1596680043
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #110,486 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #50 in Books > Education & Reference > Encyclopedias > Art

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90 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Full Color Inspiration Book, August 21, 2006

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pwindinspirations "Ruby Hanson" (Colo. Rockies, United States) - See all my reviews

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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!

75 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A little bit of heaven, July 26, 2006

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Carol Norris (Birmingham, AL) - See all my reviews
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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.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beading on Fabric, May 25, 2008

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Kathie Condon (Hoover, AL United States) - See all my reviews
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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!