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If it's not embellished, it's not finished by Betty Blais is a packet loaded with how-to diagrams about beading from embellishment village. Learn all the basic beading stitches and get inspired with a twelve page gallery.

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Author: Betty Blais
Pages:29
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11 1/2"
Publisher: Embellished Village
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Learn the basics of embellishing and turn your wardrobe and quilts into stunning work of art!

  • Loaded with how-to diagrams
  • 12 page gallery for inspiration
  • Learn all the basic beading stitches
  • Easy step-by-step instructions

Learn how to apply:

  • Beads
  • Fibers
  • Found objects
  • Sequins

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: It's a whole new stash!
1
Traveling Stitch
9
Beads
1
Couching decorative fibers
11
Seed Beads
1
Couching by hand
11
Other than seed beads
2
Couching by machine
12
Fibers
4
The basic beading stitches
12
Sequins
5
Beaded Backstitch
12
Found Objects
5
Alternate Beaded Backstitch
13
Bead Size Chart
5
Straight Stitch
13
Chapter 2: The Basics by Hand
6
Couching beads
14
Supplies
6
Stop beads
14
Marking Materials
7
Bugle beads
15
Palette
7
Fringe and drops
15
Let's Get Started
7
Sequins
16
Quilter's knot
7
Couching sequins
16
Starting
8
Overlapped sequins
16
Stopping
8
Chapter 3: The Gallery
17

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Beader's Comprehensive Instruction & Overview Reference Books

bead directory
The Bead Directory
by Elise Mann
The Quilter's Color Scheme Bible
The Beader's Guide to Color
by Margaret Deeb
Findings & Finishings
Findings & Finishings
A Beadwork How-To Book

by Sharon Bateman
beaders companion
The Beader's Companion
Judith Durant & Jean Campell

Beading w/ Embroidery, Fabric, Quilts & Wearables

az bead embroidery
A-Z of Bead Embroidery
by Sue Gardner
Bead Embroidery
Bead Embroidery

Valerie Campbell-Harding and Pamela Watts
Bead Embroidery The Complete Guide
Bead Embroidery
The Complete Guide
by Jane Davis
Beading on Fabric
Beading on Fabric
by Larkin Jean Van Horn
Beautiful Beaded & Embroidered Fabric
Beautiful Beaded & Embroidered Fabric
by Cindy Gorder

Beadlique
Pam Pryshepa Ronan
color works
Color Works
by Deb Menz
Creative Quilting with Beads
Creative Quilting with Beads
by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader
 Dazzling Quilts
Dazzling Quilts
by Pamela Mostek
Exploring Textile Arts
Embellished Mini-Quilts
Creative Little Works of Art

by Jamie Fingal
if its not embellished
If it's not embellished, it's not finished!
by Betty Blais
Ribons, Buttons and Beads
Ribbons, Buttons, and Beads

by Mary Jo Hiney

Beading w/ Mary Stori

DVD
Mary Stori Teaches You Beading on Fabric
Mary Stori
Teaches You Beading
on Fabric
All-In-One Bead Buddy
All-In-One Beading Buddy
by Mary Stori
Book
Beading Basics
Beading Basics

by Mary Stori
 

Beaded Accessories

brilliant beading
Brilliant Beading
by Anna Morgan

 

 

 

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Beadwork creates Beaded Bags
Beadwork creates
Beaded Bags

edited by Jean Campbell
beadwork creates beaded beads
Beadwork Creates Beaded Beads
edited by Jean Campbell

beadwork creates bracelets
Beadwork Creates Bracelets

edited by Jean Campbell

beadwork earrings
Beadwork Creates Earrings
edited by Jean Campbell
 beadwork necklaces
Beadwork Creates Necklaces

edited by Jean Campbell
beadwork creates beaded rings
Beadwork Creates Beaded Rings
edited by Jean Campbell
Findings & Finishings
Findings & Finishings
A Beadwork How-To Book

by Sharon Bateman
 

Beaded Jewelry

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100 beaded jewerly design
100 Beaded Jewerly Designs

by Stephanie Burnham
beaded adornments
Beaded Adornments
by Elizabeth Gourley & Ellen Talbott
beaded cords chains straps fringe
Beaded Cords, Chains, Straps & Fringe
edited by Jean Campbell
beaded embellishment
Beaded Embellishment
by Amy C. Clarke & Robin Atkins
beaded garden
The Beaded Garden
Diane Fitzgerald
Beaded Jewelry with Found Objects
Beaded Jewelry with Found Objects

by Carole Rodgers
Beading with Cubes and Triangles
Beading with Cubes and Triangles
by Alice Korach
Design Originals
Beading with Cubes and Triangles
Beading with Cubes and Triangles 2

by Alice Korach
Design Originals
Delica
Delica Beaded Jewelry

by Alice Korach
Great Beaded Gifts
Great Beaded Gifts
by Linda Gettings
Healing Jewelry
Healing Jewelry
by Mickey Baskett
     

Beaded Jewelry

Stitch Specific

beading with peyote stitch
Beading with Peyote Stitch
by Jeannette Cook & Vicki Star
beading with right angle weave
Beading with Right Angle Weave
by Christine Prussing
beads in bloom
Beads in Bloom
by Arlene Baker
beading with herringbone stitch
Beading with Herringbone Stitch

by Vicki Star
 Netted Beadwork
Netted Beadwork

by Diane Fitzgerald
stringing style
Stringing Style
by Jamie Hogsett
   

Braiding for Jewelry & Accessories

Beautiful Braiding Made Easu
Beautiful Braiding Made Easy
by Helen Deighan
Beginner's Guide to Braiding
Beginner's Guide to Braiding,
The Craft of Kumihimo
by Jacqui Carey
   

Jewelry

Crochet with Wire & Beads

crochet with wire
Crochet with Wire
by Nancie M. Wiseman
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bead crochet
Bead Crochet
by Bethany Barry

Coiled, Wire, Soldered & Beaded Jewelry

Coiled Wire Beads & Jewelry
Coiled Wire Beads & Jewelry

by LeRoy Goertz
wire jewelry
Quick and Easy Wire Jewelry

by Dorothy Wood
getting started making wire jewelry
Getting Started Making Wire Jewelry and More
by Linda Chandler & Christine Ritchey
Making Wire and Beaded Jewelry
Making Colorful Wire & Beaded Jewelry
by Linda Jones
Simply Soldered
Simply Soldered
by Carrie Edelmann Avery
       

 

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