How Do You Do Beaded Card Embroidery?
A cross between connect the dots and paint by numbers, beaded card embroidery uses basic designs as a framework for stunning bead mosaics. These works of bead art can vary from simple to complex depending on the design chosen and the beads used. Small to medium pieces are wonderful for jewelry, while larger works can be used as picture frames or mats, wall hangings or as decoration for jewelry boxes or other keepsakes. Transfer your selected image to a piece of heavy paper. Manila folders or lightweight poster board are best for this, as you will be sewing through it and do not want it to be too thick. Drawing freehand, using iron-on transfers or tracing with carbon paper are all effective ways to get your design onto the board. Trim around the shape to within 1/8 inch of the outside lines. Attach the fabric to the trimmed paper with spray adhesive. Make sure the fabric is light or thin enough to see your transferred pattern through the material. Trim the fabric 1/4 inch larger than th
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