2012 Bead Embroidery Special Project (All 2012 classes are ended)
The special project this time is this elegant cushion, Exotic Elegance. Besides our regular glass seed beads, Reiko Matsukawa chose to use real gold beads and rare crystal beads that she has found in Japan. Don’t miss this precious opportunity!
Photo gallery of 2012 Special Project class
Bead Class 2010
In addition to its traditional five phases of beads instruction, JEC offers a special project every year for the student who wishes to work on unusual and challenging designs . The special project for 2009 is Flower Mist Rising Handbag (please see below for image and details). We hope you will join us as we bead this gorgeous and challenging new piece by Matsukawa-san.
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| Enchantment Handbag | Golden Handbag |
For year 2010, Ms. Matsukawa is bringing her special projects the lovely handbags above, Enchantment (left) and Golden Handbag (right).
Enchantment displays a background of white beads and a repeating pattern of jewel-toned beads, creating the look of elegant architecture that one might see in a European castle. All the jewel-motifs are surrounded by gold and topaz beads. On the reverse side is a single jewel motif on a ground of white. The bag is finished with a silver decorative clasp and a white beaded flexible handle.
Golden Handbag is a small clutch with a gold braided-chain handle. The highlight of this charming bag is the use of real gold beads in a fern-like motif within a diamond-shape grid. At the base of the fronds is an accent of three berries. To complement the gold beads, silver and irridescent beads are also used. Stitching this purse is certain to make you feel special just creating it.
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Enchantment* ($340.00) includes:
Beads
Fabric (satin)
Clasp
Design paper
Pattern paper
Color photo
Felt
You need:
All purpose thread (white and black)
29″ Japanese embroidery frame
Needles (M2, M3)
Tekobari
Awl
Any embroidery scissors
Two pairs of koma
One pair of mounting fabric
Golden Handbag* (using silk fabric and real gold beads)
(gold nishijin fabric-$600.00, dyed nishijin fabric-$430.00) includes:
Beads (real gold)
Fabric (dyed nishijin gold or dyed nishijin)
Design paper
Pattern paper
Color photo
Felt
You need:
All purpose thread (white and black)
Silk thread #222 or gold couching thread
29″ Japanese embroidery frame
Needles (M2, M3)
Tekobari
Awl
Any embroidery scissors
One to two pairs of koma
One pair of mounting fabric
Special Project 2009 – Flower Mist Rising handbag
Ms. Reiko Matsukawa’s newest design, Special Project 2009 Flower Mist Rising handbag will be taught. This was originally introduced in the bead class which was held in August last year, and drew many people’s attention—a lot more than Ms. Matsukawa expected!
The fabric used for the bag is a pale lavender color, and the beads go from light to dark shades of lavender. The raised technique shows the movement of the flower motif, while silver beads outline the flower shapes and complement the silver acorn clasp. The design background is composed entirely of 3-cut beads, offering a brilliant contrast to the smooth round beads used for the flower shapes. Instead of using a cord or chain, the handle of the purse is beaded as well, so the lady who carries the purse may enjoy the coolness and texture of the beads.
Flower Mist Rising handbag* ($340.00) includes:
Beads
Fabric (satin)
Clasp
Design paper
Pattern paper
Color photo
Felt
You need:
All purpose thread (white and black)
29″ Japanese embroidery frame
Needles (M2, M3)
Tekobari
Awl
Any embroidery scissors
One to two pairs of koma
One pair of mounting fabric
Special Project 2008 – Wave Purse
Special project for 2008, Wave Purse (see image below), will be taught at the class this year. Introduced last year at Bead Class, we already have many students looking forward to beading this design. There are three colorways available for this pattern: navy blue as seen below, green, and gunmetal. While each purse uses only a single color, the different sizes and types of beads used provide texture and interest to the design.
Wave Purse* ($170.00) includes:
Beads
Fabric (satin)
Design paper
Patter paper
Color photo
Felt
You need:
All purpose thread (white and black)
39″ Japanese embroidery frame**
Needles (M2, M3)
Tekobari
Awl
Any embroidery scissors
One or two pairs of koma
One pair of mounting fabric
** Due to the length of the fabric for Wave Purse, a long (39″) frame is required. Those who prefer to frame up twice using the regular (29″) frame need to inform us, and we will alter the fabric length accordingly.
Special Project 2007 – Hishi-kohana handbag
The color of this handbag is refreshing and can be used throughout the seasons. The motifs lend an air of sophistication to this simple yet classic design..
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Hishikohana handbag* ($340.00) includes:
Beads
Fabric (satin)
Clasp
Design paper
Pattern paper
Color photo
Felt
You need:
All purpose thread (white and black)
29″ Japanese embroidery frame
Needles (M2, M3)
Tekobari
Awl
Any embroidery scissors
One to two pairs of koma
One pair of mounting fabric
Special Project 2007 – Check handbag
A beautiful handbag stitched on black velvet fabric which complements the beading, and a checkered pattern create this handbag. The random length of the strings of beads helps to prevent snagging or catching when carrying the handbag. It also creates an interesting visual effect.
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Check handbag* ($200.00) includes:
Beads
Fabric (velvet)
Design paper
Patter paper
Color photo
Felt
You need:
All purpose thread (white and black)
29″ Japanese embroidery frame
Needles (M2, M3)
Tekobari
Awl
Any embroidery scissors
One or two pairs of koma
One pair of mounting fabric
Special Project 2006
Special Project 2006 offers the student the opportunity to embroider Velvet Elegance, a beautiful beaded purse.
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Velvet Elegance* ($180.00) includes:
Beads
Fabric (cotton velvet)
Design paper
Pattern paper
Color photo
Felt
You need:
All purpose thread (white)
29″ Japanese embroidery frame
Needles (M2, M3)
Tekobari
Awl
Any embroidery scissors
Three to four pairs of koma
One pair of mounting fabric
Special Project 2004
Special Project 2004 offers the student the opportunity to embroider a black or gold chic purse.
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Chic Purse* ($170.00) includes:
Beads
Fabric (satin)
Lining
Interfacing
Sponge
Magnet Clasp
Cord
Design paper
Pattern paper
Color photo
Felt
You need:
29″ Japanese Embroidery frame
All purpose thread (black thread for black purse, white thread gold purse)
Needles (M2, M3)
Tekobari
Awl
Any embroidery scissors
Two pairs of koma
One pair of mounting fabric
Special Project 2003
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Peacock Purse ($170.00) includes:
Fabric (satin)
Lining
Interfacing
Sponge
Clasp
Cord
Design paper
Pattern paper
Color photo
Felt
You need:
29″ Japanese Embroidery frame
All purpose thread (black and white)
Needles (M2, M3)
Tekobari
Awl
Any embroidery scissors
Two pairs of koma
One pair of mounting fabric
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Petal Purse* ($90.00) includes:
Beads
Fabric (satin)
Design paper
Pattern paper
Color photo
Felt
You need:
29″ Japanese embroidery frame
All purpose thread (black and white)
Needles (M2, M3)
Tekobari
Awl
Any embroidery scissors
Three to four pairs of koma
One pair of mounting fabric
*Fixing, to be done professionally in Japan, is a separate charge of $130.00-$190.00, depending on the type of handbag. Please contact JEC office for details. If there is a metal chain, the cost is included in the set price. It will be attached at the time of the fixing.