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Basic Bead Embroidery Stitches Tutorial

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The Finished Sampler
Basic Bead Embroidery Stitches Tutorial

The finished bead embroidery sampler. You can use bead embroidery to create an amazing variety of jewelry and beaded wearables.

Jennifer VanBenschoten
This tutorial is meant to be a sampler for you to become comfortable with the basic stitches used in bead embroidery.

You can use bead embroidery to create all kinds of beaded jewelry, including rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings as well as other beaded wearables like belts, belt buckles, and straps for musical instruments like guitars.

When working bead embroidery, let your imagination help you choose the beads that you use. Vary the sizes, shapes and colors to add texture and interest to your bead embroidery.

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