The Need to Bead
Duration:
½ to 1 Day (the more time, the more stitches taught)
Skill Level: All, Embellishment Class
Recommended Number
of Students: 12-18
You know what I'm talking
about...those glorious beads are calling you to add them to your
artwork. You
feel the need to bead!
Beading techniques to add to your fiber and fabric include, running stitches for various sizes of beads, stop stitches and charm application, couching, bead collage and other raised beading stitches.
Beading stitches learned in class may be applied to clothing, pillow, fiber and quilt art or 3 dimensional fabric-based object.
Materials needed: Basic sewing supplies, a project to bead such as a 2 layers of fabric and one of batting for embellishment practice in a 12 + inches in diameter hoop or a small quilted piece. This is a hand beading; no machine needed for embellishing during class. A complete supply list available upon booking a class.
Full Moonflowers
Detail
River's Edge
Detail
Reach for the Moon