Japanese Bead Embroidery - Beginning Level - What-A-Hoot  (Design © MASinton) 

Prince Charming Satin Box is done in Japanese bead embroidery method and is an entry-level piece. Bead Embroidery in the Japanese method incorporates silk embroidery techniques translated with beads. The Satin Boxes have a pop-out lid making the finishing process as easy as 1, 2 and 3. The beads used are a wide variety Tri-cut and glass seed beads with a dash of 24 kt Gold beads. The foundation fabric is a paisley 100% cotton fabric called Prince Charming by Tula Pink, which comes in three color ways: GREEN, BLUE & CORAL. The piece is stitched using stretcher bars.

Student must provide the following:

• 8" by 8" stretcher bars

• Tacks

• Bead Mat 

• Beading Koma (REQUIRED)

• Silk Pins

• Awl or Tekobari (optional)

• Paper Scissors & Embroidery Scissors