Abstract

A book recommended for anyone interested in bead embroidery.・I've done thread embroidery, but I've never used beads... ・I like making accessories using linen, so I'd like to add the shine of beads to it... ・I use beads, but I don't know about sequins... ... ・I want to know the trick to embroidering on linen instead of organdy or felt... ・I've tried several times, but I'm having trouble embroidering it neatly... ・I know the basics, but I want to add more variations... ... This book is a ``technique note'' that explains these tips and techniques in detail. Contains 25 embroidery designs based on 10 themes by authors who are popular for their elaborate style. Mainly linen, but also felt brooches and wool mufflers. Approximately 20 pages explain materials and techniques in detail. Enjoy the world of delicately sparkling beads and sequins in a calm atmosphere.
[10 themes]
Small motifs are arranged in a row.
Easy to make flower crowns
One-point motifs as brooches
Embroidery with shiny thread and beads
Coat of arms/emblems
Alphabets: layering techniques
The same motif in different colors
Accessories made with felt
Embroidery on scarves
7 samplers

Author’s Information

Leads BLUE chou MIKKO bead embroidery class. Embroidery artist. Having loved needlework since childhood, she learned design and haute couture tailoring. After working as a women's clothing designer and a patchwork class instructor, she came across a bead bracelet at a select shop and began learning bead embroidery. She started cartonnage through her work making house models, and held a solo exhibition titled ``Bead Embroidery and Cartonnage'' in October 2018. She teaches at her home classroom and at cultural centers such as Vogue College. She is popular for her elaborate style.