OKSGlad ... hope you suggested that she take some fabric for our Anael too!
Anael ... the beadwork sounds lovely ... perhaps some crystal-like ones, to add some sparkle? I agree with you that you'd probably do the embroidery before quilting. Beads would be after, for sure, as they'd be in the way. Although, if you were handquilting, you may want to do both the embroidery and beadwork along with the quilting process. Keep in mind that I really don't know, and this is my "gut feelings" about this!
OKSGlad, what do you think?