Beading adds a very special touch to cross stitches. This is particularly apparent in the Summer Queen and Winter Queen.
You will need a thinner needle than usual as some of the glass beads have very small holes. Make sure you use only one strand of floss.
Beading into squares, like the head decorations on the Winter Queen, can be difficult. The beads are often larger than the square so when a lot of them are together it's easy to put a bead in the wrong place.
Keeping the tension tight can be difficult as the beads can easily slip. You need to take your time with beading, and you'll get a spectacular result.
Strings of beads, like on the dresses of the Summer Queen, add a certain style. The draping effect is particularly eye-catching. Be careful when framing so everything drapes well.