Christen Brown teaches embroidery, quilting, ribbonwork, mixed media, and beadwork in her best-selling books. With a degree in fashion design, she has shown her work in galleries and fashion shows all over the world. She lives in Escondido, California. For more information visit her website www.christenbrown.com
Prepare to be bedazzled by this sumptuous book! A hundred and twenty-five embroidery stitches are presented, designed to put a sparkle in your sewing. Illustrated throughout with beautiful colour photography, there are chapters covering designs, techniques and materials, together with a comprehensive glossary of the stitches and how each can be embellished with different beads to give many alternative effects. Eight gorgeous projects are included, with full detailed instructions. This is the perfect book for anyone wishing to enhance their stitching by adding a bead or sequin or two - when more definitely is more! Highly recommended. * East Kent Embroiderers' Guild *