How to add beads to embroidery

Stitching beads using the Seed Stitch can create wonderful textures on the pattern or fabric. If you are new to using beads in embroidery, this would be a good page to start with.

As a beader myself, I can attest to the fact that adding beads to a project truly brings it to life. There’s just something about the pop of color and sparkle that can take a piece from good …

Lately, we've been fiddling about with adding beads to embroidery stitches as part of the Stitch Fun! series. Since it's Monday morning - and Monday's are as good a time as any to think about organization - I thought I'd do a little house cleaning on the website and create an index for all the t

Information on the materials you need to get started with bead embroidery including foundation material, lining, backing, needles, thread, and beads.

Learn how to do the beaded back stitch with our step-by-step tutorial - the most used beading stitch, perfect for long curvy lines.

How to sew individual beads

Heather Thomas teaches you how to hand bead so you can add even more extravagance to your quilt.

I love to add the sparkle and dimension to my embroidery. One way of doing this is by adding beads to your work. They come in so many varieties of colors, shapes and sizes and can really add that special something to your embroidery piece. I have been adding beads to my embroidery for quite a while

The Pekinese Stitch is wonderful to play around with beads. The weaving of the thread over a base stitch gives us enough room to experiment with different kinds of beads and looks.