Within this fabulous book you will learn the beautiful art of bead embroidery! You will explore a variety of techniques including smocking, pin tucking, beading, couching and piping! Clear instructions and nearly 200 step-by-step photographs will help you create 17 gorgeous projects, designed by some of the world's best respected needlewomen, such as Susan O'Connor, Christine Bishop, Julie Graue, Liz Vickery, Carolyn Pearce and Anna Scott. From a simple but versatile flower design to dazzling evening bags, these projects will inspire and delight all who love embroidery. Find out how to embellish a cardigan with sophisticated beading designed by Karen Torrisi, beader to the stars. Enhance your tree with Carolyn Pearce's exquisite Christmas decorations or delight a bride with helen Eriksson's romantic bridal accessories. This latest volume in the Inspirations Books catalogue brings together some of the most beautiful bead embroidery in the usual Country Bumpkin format and style encompassing glorious photography and illustrations along with informational and user-friendly text. We are delighted to bring you another must have addition to your needle workers library.