French Beading & Bead Embroidery
When I wasn’t creating with bead-weaving techniques, I loved designing French beading and bead embroidery tutorials. All of these are now available in two books (one for each style). Not only will you get a fabulous set of projects to make: These books also teach you all the basic techniques you need. They are available from Amazon worldwide.
If you keep reading, I share the exact projects and contents within each book. So, you can see what you will get when you purchase your copy.
French beading and bead embroidery tutorials are a lovely way of exploring other avenues of beadwork. I actually learned French Beading as my first entry point to the world of beads. I originally had a business making and selling wedding bouquets of French beaded flowers. So, when I came to write this book, I included all the different French beading patterns I had created, plus a full guide to the techniques and advice on creating bouquets and other arrangements. If you are someone who struggles to keep plants alive, then French beaded flowers are your answer! They are perpetually in perfect flower all year round.
Later, I discovered bead embroidery and loved the creative process. So, this book gives you a selection of tutorials. But more importantly, it focuses on techniques and design. This will allow you to develop your own style and create your own bead embroidery projects with confidence and ease.
Although the links will take you to Amazon’s UK website, both these books are available worldwide. So, please use the title and ISBN information to locate them on your local Amazon site and order from there if you wish.
Master French Beaded Flowers
This is volume 4 in the Beadflowers Beading Patterns series. It shares the basic French beading techniques and also gives you 40 designs for different flowers and plants.
235 pages with written instructions, photos and diagrams.
ISBN: 979-8343956443
What exactly do you get in this book…?
Contents
Introduction to part one ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
How to start French Beading ……………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Free French Beading tools! ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Which French beading wire is best? ……………………………………………………………………………. 8
French beading techniques defined …………………………………………………………………………… 12
The Single Loop Technique ……………………………………………………………………………………… 16
Double Loop Technique ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17
Three-Row Crossover Technique ……………………………………………………………………………… 18
Four-Row-Crossover Technique ……………………………………………………………………………….. 19
Single Strands Technique ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 20
The Basic Technique ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21
A note on knotting wire ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 22
Donut Basic Technique …………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
Horizontal Basic Technique ……………………………………………………………………………………… 24
Lacing Technique …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25
Note on other techniques ………………………………………………………………………………………… 26
French Beading Patterns …………………………………………………………………………………………. 27
French beading tips for success ……………………………………………………………………………….. 30
Fixing French Beading Mistakes ……………………………………………………………………………….. 35
French beaded flower colouring ……………………………………………………………………………….. 39
Creating French beaded flower arrangements …………………………………………………………….. 42
Introduction to part two: the tutorials …………………………………………………………………………….. 47
General Working Tips ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 48
Basic French Beading Pattern ………………………………………………………………………………….. 49
Bonsai Tree …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 54
Cherry Blossom ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 58
Star Flowers ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 61
Gypsophila ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 67
Edelweiss ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 70
Lavender ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 74
Marigold ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 77
Wheat…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 82
Carnation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 86
Oxeye Daisy ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 91
Passion Flower ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 94
Christmas tree ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 98
Daisy ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 102
Orchid ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 105
Miniature Rose …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 109
Crocus ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 112
Tulip …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 116
Christmas Rose ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 122
Snowdrop ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 127
Daffodil ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 130
Iris ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 134
Hyacinth ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 137
Pansy …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 141
Sunflower ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 150
Fuchsia ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 153
Holly …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 158
Poinsettia ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 161
African Violet ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 164
Calla Lily……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 170
Poppy …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 174
Rose …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 176
Cyclamen ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 181
Aquilegia or Columbine …………………………………………………………………………………………. 187
Scottish Thistle …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 191
Beaded Cacti – Rebutia …………………………………………………………………………………………. 195
Beaded Cacti – Prickly Pear ……………………………………………………………………………………. 199
Strawberry Plant …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 204
Apple ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 214
Pear …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 218
Katie’s Beading Story ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 224
About the Beadflowers Beading Patterns Book Series …………………………………………………… 226
Other titles in the series …………………………………………………………………………………………. 226
Master Bead Embroidery
This is volume 5 in the Beadflowers Beading Patterns series. It gives you a really comprehensive guide to starting out in bead embroidery. You will learn all the basic stitches. Apply them with instructions for twelve projects to make jewellery and ornaments. Also, learn how to create your own bead embroidery designs, learning the tricks to designing from scratch, creating templates, and adding a professional finish to any project.
115 pages with written instructions and photos
ISBN: 979-8343964301
What exactly do you get in this book…?
Contents
Introduction to part one ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
What is bead embroidery? …………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
Bead Embroidery Materials ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Starting Bead Embroidery Projects ……………………………………………………………………………… 7
Basic bead embroidery stitches ………………………………………………………………………………… 11
How to finish a bead embroidery project …………………………………………………………………….. 19
Introduction to part two ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23
My first bead embroidery project: beginner’s sample ……………………………………………………. 25
Quick and easy bead embroidery cupcake …………………………………………………………………. 31
AVA Beads diamond pendant ………………………………………………………………………………….. 36
Fascinator …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 44
Beaded Bauble ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 48
Shibori Silk Cuff ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 51
Parisian Cuff Bracelet ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 55
Cubist Inspired Cuff ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 61
Flower Power Pendant ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 67
M&Ms Necklace …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 73
Rockpools Necklace ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 79
Fantasy Fish Decoration …………………………………………………………………………………………. 86
Introduction to part three …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 95
Step 1 – getting inspired ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 97
Step 2 – planning and choosing materials ………………………………………………………………….. 99
Step 3 – design rules …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 101
Step 4 – the most important advice …………………………………………………………………………. 103
Katie’s Beading Story ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 105
About the Beadflowers Beading Patterns Book Series …………………………………………………… 107
Other titles in the series …………………………………………………………………………………………. 107
For more beading projects, make sure you check out the Beadflowers page. This shares all the other books I have available, plus online classes and more besides! Click here to explore all the beading.