How Do You Add Seed Beads To A Cross Stitch Pattern?
One of the best ways to accentuate a particularly complex cross stitch pattern is to add seed beads to the cross stitch. One of the best things about adding seed beads to your cross stitch pattern is that you can either add them while you are in the middle of creating the cross stitch, or you can wait until you are done to decide if you want to use the beads. Choose a color of seed beads. The best way to make sure that the seed beads you choose will compliment your cross stitch pattern is to make sure that the beads are the same color as the thread you are using for that particular part of the pattern. Organize your beads. There are really two ways you can do this. You can choose to keep the beads in their original package; this works great if you are only using one color of beads. Or, as an alternative, you can use the compartments of a small painter’s palette to keep your seed beads accessible and organized. If you are adding the seed beads to your cross stitch pattern as you stitch,
