Look at these beaded flowers! They look like they’ve caught the morning sun, glowing softly against the fabric as if kissed by light.
Each cluster feels like a memory of spring but here preserved forever in beads. As you stitch, you’ll notice how the blossoms seem to bloom in your hands, one by one, until the fabric feels alive with petals.
The finished hoop becomes a garden that never fades, carrying warmth wherever you place it.
Materials Needed
- Small white round beads (size 11/0, 10 grams)
- Gold seed beads for flower centers (size 11/0, 5 grams)
- Clear or pearl accent beads (optional, 5 grams)
- Beading needle and strong thread (2-3 yards)
- Fabric backing (linen or cotton, 6”×6” piece)
- Embroidery hoop (6” size)
- Scissors
Step-by-step Guide
Step 1: Place your fabric into the hoop and pull it tight. Then choose a spot where your first flower will bloom.
Step 2: Bring the needle through the fabric and thread four or five white beads. You can form a small loop by stitching them back down, creating one petal cluster.
Step 3: Add a gold bead at the center, sewing it firmly so it anchors the petals in place. After that, repeat this method to scatter blossoms across your fabric.
Step 4: Vary the size by using different numbers of petals such as some with three beads, some with six for a natural look. Then keep filling until your hoop feels balanced and full of blooms.
Step 5: Secure your thread at the back with small knots and trim neatly.
Finally, display your hoop where light can catch the beads and make them sparkle.
Notes:
Try layering clear beads over white ones for a dew-like effect. This simple addition makes the flowers shimmer even more, as if touched by fresh morning rain.