Free Projects : Bead Embroidery

Beaded Needlepoint Journal Cover

Michelle M. — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:17:00 GMT

Bead a cover for a journal using needleopoint or cross-stitching canvas. Finished beaded canvas measures 5 3/4" x 3 78". Beginning in the early nineteenth century, livres du poche or "pocket books," small-format books of charts, made needlework patterns widely available. This design is based on a chart, circa l930, from a pocket book published by Maison Sajou in Paris. Originally published in the July/August 2000 issue of PieceWork, this project will be free for a limited time....(read more)

Midnight Garden Cuff

Michelle M. — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:25:00 GMT

A formal garden of sparkling flowers bloom on a peyote stitch black cuff with an elegant crystal border. This project uses an odd-count peyote stitch technique developed by Cynthia Rutledge. ...(read more)

Bead Embellished Buttons

Beading Daily — Mon, 12 May 2008 05:42:00 GMT

Create a pair of earrings with two bead embellished buttons, use a single button as a snazzy purse closure, or string a bunch together for a bracelet. Instructions are given only for the bead embellished buttons, not for the Fleur de Perle bracelet. Part of the June/July 2008 Beadwork challenge. ...(read more)

Little Star Ornament

Beading Daily — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:04:00 GMT

Amy made this start for her two-and-a-half daughter who loves to sing Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star at the top of her lungs or in a little whisper. They’ll hang it on the Christmas tree—but it could also be a pendant or easily made into a pin to wear. A kit is available on sixswansflying.etsy.com. This is a Beading Daily exclusive project. ...(read more)

Beading Safari!

Beading Daily — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 03:46:00 GMT

This project, created by the editor of Beading Daily, is proof that the design process is not always a straightforward journey! Beginning as an asymmetrical bracelet and taking a brief detour as a pair of earrings, this wood and copper necklace emerged after much trial and error. The wooden focal piece is embellished with a copper dangle, copper spacers, and a removable bead embroidery insert. ...(read more)

Dragonfly Pin

Beading Daily — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:03:00 GMT

This mixed media dragonfly pin by the editor of Beading Daily combines scrapbooking materials, paint, and bead embroidery. This project was part of the Beadwork magazine challenge for August/September 2007. ...(read more)