Beading Artistry for Quilters: Basic Stitches & Embellishments Add Texture & Drama

This has got to be my favorite book in this selection because I have always used a lot of beads and sequins in my work and this book is bead heaven! Thom adds stunning texture and life-like details to quilts and pictures by using basic beading stitches. This is a comprehensive guide to bead selection and the use of the proper tools, plus a bonus tutorial on how to create a beaded bezel. This is a visual feast and certainly one book I will definitely include in my collection.– “Fabrications Quilting For You”

… I love patchwork, beadwork, and I love handwork, and Tom Atkins marries all 3 of these techniques together in his book. Thom shows various beading techniques and example after example of how simple beading can elevate a printed piece of cloth into art. The instructions are easy to follow and it’s nothing short of divine inspiration for me between each cover. There is literally nothing that I don’t love about this book. Atkins’ work is breathtaking and, by its very nature, inspires me to elevate my art and dare to try new things. This book is staying in my library forever and ever.–Mark Lipinski “Diplo: Towards more inclusive and effective diplomacy”

This is packed with lots of information to set you on your embellishing journey. Beads can add sparkle, a focal point, and enhance the shapes and lines of your work. Included is a guide to supplies (both beads and tools), stitches and techniques, so you can choose exactly the right approach to give the effect you are striving for. Often a project needs extra dimension or added stitches to make it feel finished and here you have a resource to drawn on. Even if you don’t think beading is for you, the beautiful photos you see as you leaf through the pages will have you reaching for the book for colour and design inspiration.– “Down Under Textiles”