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Personally I am not much of an embellishment type chick - but after watching Tom Russell's show on TQS  (1101) I am rethinking my position regarding this matter. His show knocked my socks off and has prompted a visit to my local bead shop. To subtly bead or not to bead? That is my question for you!
 

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#40 Pat Karasick 2013-04-11 14:51
If it is not a utilitarian quilt, yes bead it up. Beading adds so much sparkle. Make sure you buy beads with big enough openings so it will not be a frustrating time.
 
 
#39 Nora 2013-01-29 10:34
I too so loved the show. I made a small quilt top and went out and purchased beads to go with it. The problem is I don't know where to start or if it needs a specific design or just go for it. Still on the side of the water - can't seem to jump in???
 
 
#38 Dani 2013-01-22 18:53
How big is this quilt and what will it be used for? Makes a difference.
Nice contemporary design.
 
 
#37 DesignAndBeMary 2013-01-22 12:38
Beads add soooo much to a fiber project. As an artist/designer who has a background in both fiber arts and beadwork, I find that many people think beading has to be hard, etc. Given the right kind of threads, needles and beads, everybody can have fun (and success!!) I work and design with wool felt/felted wool and beading makes a huge difference in the end product! Bead It!
 
 
#36 Jean Turner 2012-12-15 09:25
Yes, do add beads. Can you give the web site for Tom Russell? Thank you. Jean from Canada
 
 
#35 Patricia L Walters 2012-10-08 02:40
I think beading and maybe couching a thin thread/cord around the squares (or some of them) would be a good addition to this quilt.
I really enjoy your work on the show! and I learn a lot too.
 
 
#34 Barbara 2012-09-24 13:43
Loved Tom's show and then Thom Atkins...we all should bead. Nice talking to you Saturday.
 
 
#33 Marcia 2012-07-11 09:17
I think this would be the perfect quilt to embellish with some bling~~~they would make this rather blah contemporary design zing!!!
 
 
#32 Laura 2012-07-10 14:05
Bead it; just bead it!
 
 
#31 Ruth Hawley 2012-07-09 07:15
Yes, Yes...this would be the perfect quilt to bead...but do lots...more is always better!!
 

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