Introduction

Chapter 1: Tools and Materials
      Fabric
      Beading Thread
      Needles
      Glue
      Scissors
      Hoops and Frames
      Storage
      Work Space
      Traveling with Beadwork
      Handy but Not Essential

Chapter 2: Beads
      Seed Beads
      Bugle Beads
      Triangles, Cubes, and Hexes
      Pressed Glass
      Faceted and Fire Polished
      Lampworked
      Gemstones and Gemstone Chips
      Shells
      Pearls
      Cabochons
      Finishes and Colorfastness

Chapter 3: Getting Started
      The Rules
      How Many Beads to Use
      Choosing Your Color Scheme
      Notes for Wearable-art Artists
      Notes for Quilters

Chapter 4: The Stitches
      Beads on Fabric
      Beads on Beads
      Edges
      Caging the Wild Cabochon

Chapter 5: Final Thoughts
      Painting Timtex
      Framing
      Finishing Medallions

Resources
Index