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Text By Judith Stern Friedman •
Designed And Crafted By Nancy Rosenbaum
Beaded beauties
(a) Felt adds soft, appealing texture. The more free-form you
cut your shapes, the more natural they will look. To make the flower “branches,”
reroute thread through preceding few beads. String beads, leaves, and flower,
ending with a small bead. Bring needle back through the end bead and back
through the “branch” to starting position. Continue beading. Felt balls, Tinsel
Trading.
Garden on a thread
(b) On durable beading thread (available at bead shops),
string a clasp, seed beads, leaves, and handmade felt flowers until desired
length. For felt flowers, machine-stitch layered pieces cut from felt and
stuffed with batting as desired. Add sequins and seed beads for dimension.
Trends & Tips from the Experts
The trend across fashion is elaborate embellishment—and the more detailed you
make it, the greater the appeal. In beadwork, that translates to “anything
goes.” Accent felt pieces with stitching using variegated and metallic thread.
Retro designs such as big puffy flowers and hearts are also in style. Look for
inexpensive beads from department stores, craft stores, flea markets, and home
sales. Feathers, sequins, bold shapes, and trim from hats and purses can make
your beadwork blossom.
Tips courtesy of Lynn Browne, Coats &
Clark
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