Uploaded April 2011 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Yes! Sweet success! Many many thanks to Charity H. for pointing me in the right direction.
"A Beading Heart" blog, which is outrageously gorgeous.
beadingheartart.blogspot.com/2009_02_01_archive.html

I think I gots it now. The Iroquois style of raised beadwork uses foundation rows of beads that are back stitched to form a base for your bead arches. It totally works. I'm so happy!