Cross Stitch Guide by Kathleen M Dyer

It is common for designs to require beads. Beading should be done after the cross stitching and backstitching. The thread may be beading thread, floss that matches the colour of the bead, floss that matches the colour of the background fabric, quilting thread, or any kind of transparent thread. Each will produce a different effect, with a light-coloured thread brightening the bead's colour and a dark coloured thread deadening the colour. The needle may be a beading needle or a #28 tapestry needle. The simplest method to attach a bead is with a half stitch or quarter stitch. One method...