Just Bead It! Beading Technique Class

Learn how to bead - and then take it to the next level!

Beading is such a simple way to add glitz and glitter to your canvas. This class features 16 beading techniques from the basic to the more advanced. We break these beading techniques down, step-by-step, to help you master them. Traditional stitches with beads, making a tassel and attaching embellishments are just a few of the techniques we will cover in this class. 

Come stitch with us and share our expertise and enthusiasm for needlepoint, and become a better stitcher. At Needlepoint.Com, we're with you every stitch of the way!

Be sure to check out the other videos in our online class library. We're adding to them all the time because there is so much we want to share with you!

Shipping

We ship using USPS and UPS.  

Return Policy

Due to high industry standards, we do not accept returns on canvases, books or charts. We accept un-opened skeins, threads, spools or cards of threads with a receipt. All items are subjected to a 30-day return policy. If you have any questions about a product or any of our policies, don't hesitate to give us a call: 919-828-5538.

All canvases shown on our website are not guaranteed to be In Stock at the time of online sale. For those canvases out of stock, we order from the Vendor, which can take up to 3 months as they paint the canvas for you. As soon as we receive the canvas from the Vendor, we will ship immediately to you!

Also, please keep in mind that design colors will vary from computer screen to computer screen, depending on screen resolution and settings. We do our best to use the most accurate images available to us to pass along the highest quality imagery to you.

What do my thread choices mean?

When you select a thread choice, we will use that selection as a guide to kitting your piece.

If you choose Cotton, we will kit your piece with Anchor Floss, DMC 5, DMC 3, or a combination of these.

If you choose Wool, we will kit your piece with Vineyard Merino, Planet Earth Wool, Bella Lusso, Silk & Ivory, Elizabeth Bradley Wool, Alpaca 18, Angora, Glisten, Petite Alpaca, Wisper, Fluffy Fleece, or any combination of these.

If you choose Silk / Silk Blends, we will kit your piece with Silk & Ivory, Vineyard Silk Classic, Pepper Pot, Splendor, Silk Lame Braid 18, Silk Lame Braid 13, Glisten, Petite Silk Lame, Planet Earth 6-ply Silk, Splendor Designer, Straw Silk, Vineyard Tone on Tone, or any combination of these. *Note: If you are allergic to wool, please let us know in the comments so that we do not use silk / wool blends.

If you choose Pick Our Favorites we will use any of the aforementioned threads, as well as Arctic Rays, Beads, Capri 18, Entice, Flair, Frosty Rays, Fuzzy Stuff, Fyre Werks, Kreinik, Neon Rays, Neon Rays +, Patent Leather, Petite Frosty Rays, Petite Sparkle Rays, Petite Very Velvet, Ribbon Floss, Ribbon Floss Shimmer, River Silk Ribbon, Snow, Sparkle Rays, Threadworx Metallic, Threadworx Cotton, Very Velvet, Water n' Ice, or any combination of any threads we carry. *Note: Some canvases are truly better following the saying "less is more" and we will kit as such. When we kit a canvas using Pick Our Favorites, we truly choose what we think will look best. So if you choose Pick Our Favorites specifically for a variety of threads and will be disappointed otherwise, please feel free to add a comment and we will try to accommodate.

 *Note that prices are subject to change at any time, depending on the finisher

You can send you needlepoint piece to us at 3811 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607, att: Amy. Include a note with your name, contact information, and instructions on your finishing choices (as well as fabric and/or trim if you would like your piece finished as a pillow). For finishing highlights, read below. For more information, click here.

What are my options for finishing (ornaments / hanging signs)?

For ornaments / hanging signs, you have the following options: One-sided or Two-Sided, and Soft / Puffy, Hard Back ("Cookie"), or 3-Dimensional.

You must also choose the cording color and backing color (if needed) or ask us to choose for you. You can provide fabric and cording if you have something specific in mind, however you do not need to as we can provide these for you.

Hanging Loop: Centered or Edge to Edge (please specify from where to where you would like this - we suggest drawing a little picture!).

What are my options for finishing (pillows)?

For pillows, you have the following options: Knife Edge, Bolster, or Turkish Corner.

Outside Edging Options: Self-Welt, Ruffle, Cording, Fringe, Shirred, or None.

Inset Edging Options: Appliquéd with Self-Welt, Ruffle, or Cording OR Mitered with Self-Welt, Cording, or None.

Zipper: Yes or No.

Fabric and Trim need to be provided by the customer. 

What are my options for finishing (stand-ups)?

For stand-ups, you have the following options: One-sided or Two-Sided, Gusset or No Gusset, and Embellishments or No Embellishments.

What are my options for finishing (easel backs / picture frames)?

For easel backs / picture frames, you have the following options: Vertical or Horizontal, backing and lining fabric color, and cording color.

For the cording color and backing / lining color you can ask us to choose for you or give us a general idea of the color you are interested in and we will do our best. However if you have something specific in mind, you can provide fabric and cording (a full card / skein of each color) however you do not need to as we can provide these for you.

What should I include when I bring in / ship you my needlepoint for finishing?

When you bring in your needlepoint for finishing, we will fill out a form with you. If you ship in your needlepoint, please send it to 3811 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607, att: Amy. You should include a note with your finished belt that has the following information:

Your name.

Your phone number and email. We will not give this out and it is purely for us to contact you with any questions / to let you know when your belt is finished.

Your address for us to ship it back.

All the choices for your specific finishing, listed above.

If you need us to call you upon us receiving it to discuss finishing options or questions you have. We highly recommend you send your finished needlepoint with tracking as we are not responsible for a lost package you send us.