Fabric beads

My quilted fabric bead obsession continues... (Which is good, as they are now selling almost as fast as I can stitch them!) I've been experimenting with different fabrics, quilting stitches and sizes... Below are some examples of beads made from batik fabric, ( Yay! a great way to use up that stash I bough years ago!) Here, on the beads pictured above, the quilting is done in short rows going around the beads, creating a semi textured bead. Pictured above and below, I chose to do an all-over…

Two necklaces designs to show off fabric covered beads and a tutorial on how to cover wooden beads with fabric.

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How to Make Fabric Beads

Design and textile expert Diane Ericson shows how almost any fabric or cord can be knotted, rolled, padded, or wrapped into decorative shapes you can use anywhere in place of…

This video demonstrates how quick and easy it is to make melted fiber beads to add excitement to your quilt.

Have some leftover fabrics and some old wooden beads at home? Turn them into this beautiful liberty fabric beads necklace!

Some of the students were as interesting to look at as the beads we were making

Learn how to make batik fabric beads and turn them into a one-of-a-kind necklace that shows off your sense of style. This DIY tutorial includes step-by-step photos, written instructions, and a video to demonstrate the technique.

I started making these rolled felt beads a few weeks ago and thought you might enjoy making some for your projects. Here is what you will need to get started. pieces of wool felt bamboo skewer or k…

Fabric beads … mmmmmm …. Usually I like em kinda chunky like this … … but every now and then I need a bead that’s perfect and plain like these. There are a number of ways to get a perfectly round…

The other weekend at the C&G class we were looking at ways of embellishing your work. As my work is generally unadorned and bling is...

I'm still obsessed with fabric beads. This is very odd since I usually spend a few days working on something and then go on to another proj...

Making beads can be really addictive! Here is a way to make a rolled bead that uses fabric instead of paper and is embellished with string...

Some of the students were as interesting to look at as the beads we were making

DIY Thread Wrapped Fabric Beads Tutorial. This is such a good fabric stash buster project. All you need to make these DIY Thread Wrapped Fabric Beads are fabric and thread. Make the balls into beads,

10 Ways to Make Your Own Beads - Vicki shares a round-up of bead making tutorials

How to Make Fabric Covered Beads: If you have scrap fabric you are not really sure what to do with, or you want to make something to match that out fit you just made. This is really fun. The finished items seen here can be found at my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CairParave…