How to add beads to embroidery

Read our guide to bead embroidery and learn everything you need to know to get started, including tips on choosing the right bead embroidery tools and beads.

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

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

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

Beaded embroidery

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

A dictionary of Bead Embroidery with step-by-step instructions on how to apply them. Click on the one you want to learn today.

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