Bead Embroidery Japanese Style - Advanced Beginner Level - Lotus Blossum Clutch (Clutch design © Mary Alice Sinton)

Lotus Blossom Clutch is done in Japanese bead embroidery method. Bead Embroidery in the Japanese method incorporates silk embroidery techniques translated with beads. The Lotus Blossoms come with either a white background or a black background floral design fabric foundation. The Blossoms fit symmetrical across the rectangle clutch and fill the shape perfectly. The beads used are a wide variety Tri-cut beads and glass seed beads. The foundation fabric is a floral design “Rainbow Flight” by Wilmington Prints 100% cotton fabric. The clutch shell and hardware are included and can be finished easily by the individual stitcher. The piece is stitched using stretcher bars. (Clutch design © Mary Alice Sinton)  

Student must provide the following:

• 10" by 12" stretcher bars

• Tacks

• Bead Mat 

• Beading Koma (REQUIRED)

• Silk Pins

• Awl or Tekobari (optional)

• Paper Scissors & Embroidery Scissors