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Beading is 'hot' in needlepoint right now, and there's a good reason for that. Adding beads to a canvas adds texture and bling. If you want to draw the eye to a feature then beading that area is a great way to do it.
Beads have a reflective quality and can bring an object to life - eyes, stars, neon signs, all sparkle when stitched in beads.
Plus, beading is fun! It adds another tool to your needlepoint toolbox.
Our What's The Stitch video this month is all about different beading techniques. Check it out - it's FREE!
Here are the tools you will need to get your beading 'career' started:
For further instruction on how to bead a needlepoint canvas consider taking this Just Bead It online class. It will take you through 16 beading techniques from basic to advanced.
Give beading a try - and let us know how we can help. At needlepoint.com we're with you every stitch (or bead) of the way.
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