Book review: The Art of Bead Embroidery
I received my copy of The Art of Bead Embroidery, co-written by Heidi Kummli and Sherry Serafini, and I just immediately fell right into it. Honestly, I did not learn as much from this book as I have from several other embroidery books, but it was highly inspiring. I was intrigued by how much variation in looks can be achieved by the use of only a few different stitches. I was also inspired to think about adding fringe to some of my pieces…ok, well, probably not. I love the way Heidi and Sherry’s pieces look with all the fringe, but I am just not a fringe type of girl. I add fringe to almost nothing, and it’s pretty likely to stay that way. But boy, is it ever pretty!
[Added later ~ Here’s a link to all the books that have been the most helpful to me in different categories: The Library ]
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4 opinions for Book review: The Art of Bead Embroidery
Sally Broom
Dec 13, 2007 at 11:55 am
I too have that book and found it inspiring. It is the first book I’ve gotten about bead embroidery. I note that you say you have learned more from other books. Would you be willing to name some? Please?
Cyndi
Dec 13, 2007 at 12:23 pm
Of course!! The three books that I learned the most from are Beading on Fabric, Bead Embroidery, and Beaded Embellishment. Links to all my favorite beading and jewelry books in different categories can be found at the Link called “The Library”
Sally Broom
Dec 13, 2007 at 6:27 pm
Thanks a lot-
Elaine
Apr 11, 2008 at 8:57 am
I also have sherry’s book and its the first time I’ve had to use a book for a new venture I’m on and I thought it was very well written and the instructions are great very very beautiful stuff by Sherry so much detail
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