Review   Country Marketplace - June 1, 2005
Transform ordinary quilts into one-of-a-kind works of art with the techniques in this 48-page beading bonanza. Novices and experienced stitchers alike will find inspiration and enhance their skills.

Review   Quiltmagasinet - June 1, 2004
Reviewed in this foreign language publication.

Review   Quiltniews - March 1, 2005
Mentioned in this foreign language publication.

Review   Library Journal - August 1, 2004
Mary Stori of Beaded Embellishment continues her exploration of beading for quilters with this introduction to the subject. Covers some 30 beading stitiches and techniques, with step-by-step instructions for each, and suggestions for how they might be used in quilting projects. Sparkling throughout are examples of the author's whimsical bead-embellished pieces. Recommended for public libraries.

Review   Les Nouvelles du Patchwork - June 1, 2005
Reviewed in this foreign language publication.

Review   Australian Quilters Companion - April 1, 2005
Mary Stori uses beads and embellishing to add interest and texture to her quilts. Now you can to!

Review   QNM - September 1, 2005
Everything you need to know about beading is presented with Mary's characteristic good humor.

Review   Patchwork-Quilt Journal - January 1, 2006
Reviewed in this foreign language publication.

Review By: Trudy Rice,   Creative Needle - February 1, 2007
"Beads are sparkly and flashy and quilts are soft and snuggly. But when Mary Stori gets hold of 'em, the two media come together and dance...

Working with beads takes a little know-how and Mary provides that and more. She shares information on various types of beads, how to purchase them, store them, and handle them. She leads her readers through the 'ABC's of Beading Techniques,' which includes basic beading stitches and knots, then goes on to instruct readers on the more complex techniques, like using beads to applique.

Beaded bindings? Yep. She uses it on "Child's Play," as well as several other works, and the effects are whatever she wants them to be: stunning, happy, quirky, or simply dignified."

Review   The Applique Society - August 1, 2007
"One popular trend in today's quilting is embellishing. When I think of embellishing a quilt, beading is the first thing that comes to my mind. I know some of the basic stitches but there is so much more to learn about the subject. Quilter, author, teacher and beader Mary Stori's latest book, "Beading Basics: 30 Embelishing Techniques for quilters" is an invaluable resource for learning the basics of beading."