Equipment List

Before you start you will need:

• Large eyed embroidery needles

• Large & small beads for couching

• Coloured yarns or embroidery threads. The NELE use 4 ply cotton knitting yarns as they are thicker and come in great colours.

• Decorative items for couching e.g. thin ribbons, cord, braid, necklaces, chains. Make sure to check out your local charity shops!

• Fabric. We recommend using glazed cotton also known as plain chintz.

• Fine calico to place behind your fabric to make it stronger.

• Fabric scissors

• Chalk pencil or washable fabric marker

Couching with Beads