I see everyone seems to be more in favor of embellishing after quilting but......I am just finishing up a holiday snowman table runner that I have already quilted. Last night I went to add the little wooden carrot nose and button eyes and found out it's a real chore to get behind it and knot it without anything showing.....and this is only 3 pieces !!! I can't imaginer trying to bead something after quilting.... Although my entire snowman is quilted, so if your quilting isn't too close to where you're beading will be, you'll probably have better success. Good luck !!