Bold yet refined, this intricate body harness accentuates your curves with sophistication, commanding attention while hinting at allure in every detail.

Muted tones of fall shimmer from this leather-backed leaf brooch, creating a stylish and rich autumn accessory.

Learn about the magic of bead embroidery and let Jody Young’s pieces and free videos inspire you.

Take a deep dive into the marvelous cabochon and its sister the cameo. Learn about how they're created and dozens of ways a designer can use them.

Work smarter, not harder when making seed bead jewelry. The tiny beads can present unique challenges, so here are specialty tools and templates that make all the difference.

Lacy's Stiff Stuff™ is a favorite base for bead embroidery, especially seed beads. Here are some helpful tips and tricks to making the most of this material.

On adventures near and far, strut your stuff in this memorable pachyderm necklace packed with bold orange detailing.

Q: Where can I find instructions on surrounding cabochons with beads? Is there a book that I could get?

A stitch that is used often in bead embroidery is the backstitch. This stitch is used to frame the components adhered to the beading medium.

Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman teaches how to create this "X" stitch used to embellish cabochons.

Bring the colorful garden of Peru to you with this wirework necklace. Dress up a simple t-shirt--when worn this design looks just like thread embroidery.

Wear your butterfly garden on your sleeve with this floral cuff.

Invoke the ornate elegance of royal fashion with this gold-plated and pearl statement piece.

Make one-of-a-kind seed bead bracelets with beaded toggles using brick stitch and peyote.

Join Jody Young for part 2 of her seed bead embroidery series. Learn how to beautifully accent cabachons with a couching-style stitch.

In part 4 of Jody Young's bead embroidery series, learn Jody's favorite stitch: the catepillar stitch.

In part 5 of Jody Young's bead embroidery series finish off your components with a picot stitch.

Find out how to combine bead embroidery components with Jody Young in part 6 of her series.

Learn how to make these enchanting earrings, crafted from a harmonious blend of blue and white seed beads and accented with gleaming Hemalyke™, which evoke the mesmerizing allure of mermaid scales shimmering with an aquatic elegance.

Bring your creations together in part 7 of Jody Young's bead embroidery series.

Join Jody Young for part 1 of her seed bead embroidery series. First, you'll need to know the basics.

Give designs like this beautiful, beaded necklace dimension by using a variation of seed bead colors, shapes and sizes.

Inspired by the native peoples and spirit of the Pacific Northwest, this design comes together as a collage of earthly elements woven together atop a textured seed bead surface.

Make something spooky inspired by Yasmine Gamal's "Her Majesty". Her fierce vampire queen, rests with beaded wings unfurled, poised to conquer all who stand before her.