Paisley on Parade

Bead Embroidery Japanese Style - Beginner Level - Paisley on Parade (Design © MASinton)
Bead Embroidery on Cotton Calico Fabric
The Paisley on Parade satin oval jewelry box is done in the Japanese bead embroidery method and is an advance-beginner level piece. Bead Embroidery in the Japanese method incorporates silk embroidery techniques translated with beads rather than silk threads. The beads used are a wide variety of Tri-cut and glass seed beads. The foundation fabric is a paisley 100% cotton fabric called Chocolat by Moda.