Bead embroidery is just exactlywhat you’d imagine it to be—stitching on a surface using beads. Any surface through which you can pass a needle is has potential! I’m really fond of adding fibers and other decorative elements: rhinestone cup chain, strips of leather, feathers, buttons, sequins, and more. While the stitches are specific to beading, there is a lot of overlap with traditional crewel techniques, especially if you incorporate fibers.