Book Review & Giveaway : Bead Embroidery Stitch Samples

When we talk about bead embroidery, we usually mean the elaborate beaded bezels and surfaces covered with lots of seed beads.  Did you know there is another version of bead embroidery, one that is delicate and perfect for embellishing clothing, bags, hats, fabric based home decor and even canvas shoes?

I recently received this book for review :  Bead Embroidery Stitch Samples.  It is an Interweave/F+W publication.  The Japanese authors are CRK Design (a 6 member graphic design team) and Yasuko Endo who is a crafts and home decor designer.  Their book is an exquisite guide to a large variety of embroidery stitches all of which integrate seed beads in their execution.

The stitch samples themselves make up the 3 main lessons or sections of the book.

Each sample page is accompanied by the pictorial instructions.

The Lesson Notes at the end of the book goes into more detail on each step of the needle action.

What appealed most about the book were the beautiful examples of how the bead embroidery stitches can be used on actual garments and other accessories. This little girl's dress with the matching bead embroidered hat ribbon is adorable.

The elegant motifs from the stitch samples were used in clothing hems and necklines. Home decor ideas include decorating curtains, table cloths and even an umbrella (not shown)!

There were also design charts such as the snowflake and floral elements in the Nordic Motifs page. The Alphabet design chart was also outstanding.

This book is an excellent guide for those who enjoy embroidery and wish to take it up several notches.  Truly inspirational in showcasing what embroidery thread and small seed beads can do to turn something ordinary into something exquisite.

Giveaway
If you'd like to win a copy of Bead Embroidery Stitch Samples please make a comment below. Make sure you leave contact info below if you do not have an online shop or blog.

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This giveaway is international. 
If the winner has a non-post box US address, the prize will be a physical book.  Otherwise it will be an eBook.

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It ends in a week's time at 6 pm EST Monday, December 28 , 2015 . I will pick the winner randomly and announce the results as soon as possible after. So be sure to leave a contact email if you don't have an online link or make sure you come back and check! Otherwise I will redraw in a week. Good luck!

Disclosure
I receive books and products for review.  I do receive a small fee for any products purchased through affiliate links.   The opinions expressed are solely my own.  They would be the same whether or not I receive any compensation.

Before You Go:

• Book Review : Textured Bead Embroidery
• 4 Ways to Create Surface Bead Embroidery
• How to Make Bead Embroidered Cuff Tutorials

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