Description
Stunning projects showcasing the principles and techniques of Japanese-style bead embroidery, with designs featuring traditional and contemporary patterns and motifs.
Who can resist the alluring sparkle and infinite palette of beautiful beads, artfully worked to create spectacular results?
In her second book showcasing this exciting field of decorative arts, Margaret Lee introduces new techniques to further enrich your experience and skills in Japanese-style bead embroidery, allowing your creativity to flourish.
Nine stunning projects are featured, especially designed for practical use but also ideal for framed display, including exquisite purses, bags and folios.
Featured Projects
‘The Art of Bead Embroidery Japanese-Style 2’ features the following projects:
Enchanted
Twelve-card zipped wallet with a design of jewel-coloured flowers on a dark chocolate background.
Jewels
Glasses case embellished with a mandala-inspired design in jewel and metallic colours.
Shippo Flowers
Traditional Japanese geometric pattern beaded to create a design of repeating flowers, perfect to frame in a box lid.
Noshi
Folded folio adorned with traditional Japanese motifs embroidered using a combination of beads and metal threads.
Tropicana
Vibrant red zipped purse with flowers and leaves inspired by tropical plant forms.
After Kadinsky
Evening clutch bag with striking geometric design inspired by the art of Wassily Kandinksy.
Posh
Silk project bag with a hexagonal box base embellished with repeating geometric and floral motifs.
Wau Bulan
Evening clutch bag with shaping and bead embroidery inspired by the iconic moon kite of Malaysia.
Garden Symphony
Zipped folio featuring colourful Jacobean-style flowers and leaves worked on a dark navy background.
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN16 Pine Needle
Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0180 Spring Grass
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN02 Latte
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Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0150 Evergreen
Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0170 Celery
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN09 Amazon Green
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN24 Primrose
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Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN01 Pearl Grey
Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0114 Silver Fern
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Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0210 Blue Jay
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BEYOND THE GARDEN WALL
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Early Birds - Outline - Blue
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN15 Sagebrush
Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0112 Grasshopper
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Polygon Quilts Pattern, Sampou J
Koi Polloi - Yellow
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Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0115 Tiger Lily
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN21 Rhubarb
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Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN10 Spring Leaf
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Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0130 Avocado
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Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN18 Lagoon
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Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0140 Blue Spruce
Classic Colorworks CCT-020 Lettuce Leaf
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LARGE SPOTS 109 Red
Classic Colorworks CCT-003 Bamboo
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DMC 796 Perle #8
Confetti Cottons - Riley Black 101
118 MYRTL - TRUE COLOURS
Sashiko Thread - Gray 


