Bead Embroidery Japanese Style - Beginning Level - Teardrop Medallion Pin Cushion (Design ©2020 Mary Alice Sinton)

Bead Embroidery on 100% Cotton Fabric

The Teardrop Medallion 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. There are two different styles of Sudberry Wooden Pin-Cushions available with a tray around the cushion (7.5” circle) or without (5” circle). The beads used are a wide variety Tri-cut and glass seed beads. The technique of using a Beading Koma to couch down lines of beads in order to create smooth curves is explored in this piece. The foundation fabric is a floral pinwheel 100% cotton fabric called Safari SO Goodie by Wilmington Prints stitched using stretcher bars.

Student must provide the following (Available in this store):

• 8" by 8" stretcher bars

• Tacks

• Bead Mat 

• Beading Koma (REQUIRED)

• Silk Pins

• Awl or Tekobari (optional)

• Paper Scissors & Embroidery Scissors