Tambour is the art of embroidering with a fine hook into a fine cloth stretched on a hoop. Our line of Katan Couture Bead Embroidery Tools and accessories help you create beautiful motifs using sequins and beads to embellish your designs. You thread the beads or sequins using our needle threader before you begin, and work the tool from the backside of the fabric while working the beads from the front. The results are stunning. Fran Ortmeyer introduces the tools and process in this brief video: