The designs “can range from a single line of beads to complex designs requiring tens of thousands of beads-not to mention sharp eyes, a steady hand, and much patience” (Stewart). White beads were significant to the designs, traditionally, “sewed in single lines to create geometric patterns, to outline silk ribbon appliqué, and to decorate edges” (Duncan and Berry). Beads and application differ upon the way that the beadwork will be worn. For example, a fingerweaving technique with shell beads was used to create graters, belts, and sashes (Duncan and Berry). While the typical needle and thread technique used in quilting will be used with berries and corn to create beadwork on clothing, bags, and traditional
The designs “can range from a single line of beads to complex designs requiring tens of thousands of beads-not to mention sharp eyes, a steady hand, and much patience” (Stewart). White beads were significant to the designs, traditionally, “sewed in single lines to create geometric patterns, to outline silk ribbon appliqué, and to decorate edges” (Duncan and Berry). Beads and application differ upon the way that the beadwork will be worn. For example, a fingerweaving technique with shell beads was used to create graters, belts, and sashes (Duncan and Berry). While the typical needle and thread technique used in quilting will be used with berries and corn to create beadwork on clothing, bags, and traditional