Beading Artistry for Quilters

… I love patchwork, beadwork, and I love handwork, and Tom Atkins marries all 3 of these techniques together in his book. Thom shows various beading techniques and example after example of how simple beading can elevate a printed piece of cloth into art. The instructions are easy to follow and it’s nothing short of divine inspiration for me between each cover. There is literally nothing that I don’t love about this book. Atkins’ work is breathtaking and, by its very nature, inspires me to elevate my art and dare to try new things. This book is staying in my library forever and ever. – Mark Lipinski Diplo: Towards more inclusive and effective diplomacy By using beads and simple stitches, you can add drama and texture to any project, whether it is a traditional quilt or an art quilt. The author will teach you about tools, supplies, techniques and bead selection. Dozens of images will inspire you to create your own beaded masterpiece. An added bonus is a tutorial on creating beaded bezels. Quilter’s Delight, 9/15/12 This has got to be my favorite book in this selection because I have always used a lot of beads and sequins in my work and this book is bead heaven! Thom adds stunning texture and life-like details to quilts and pictures by using basic beading stitches. This is a comprehensive guide to bead selection and the use of the proper tools, plus a bonus tutorial on how to create a beaded bezel. This is a visual feast and certainly one book I will definitely include in my collection. Fabrications Quilting For You, February/March 2013

Thom Atkins is an award-winning quilter who learned to sew as a child on his grandmother’s treadle sewing machine. Later in life, his sister taught him about bead embroidery on fabric. He has worked in a variety of art disciplines from illustrating to stained glass to silversmithing and more. Thom lives in Santa Cruz, California.