Even beginning beaders can learn to add beauty and texture to their needlework projects with this practical, user-friendly and vividly illustrated guide. The author offers step-by-step instructions and diagrams to help novices and experts alike master the techniques. Full-color photos of a wide variety of motifs will inspire readers to create their own unique, personalized embellishments to jeans, jackets, sweaters, bags, shoes, scarves, pillows and more. Yukiko Ogura began her career designing children's wear. She later went on to become a handcraft designer. Currently she specializes in needlework, especially embroidery. Her work is very popular and she is the author of numerous books published in Japan. Ogura exhibits frequently, including a show in Paris with the French textile artist Fanny Viollet.