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…

You make fabric beads the same way you make rolled paper beads, but I prefer fabric. I haven't had any success when I tried making paper beads (yet). It's easier to roll the fabric, and the beads get chunkier faster. Here is a quick tutorial to show you how easy and fun this is! 1.

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

Fabric beads make fabulous embellishments for all your fabric projects and are quick, easy and fun to make. So how many ways are there to make fabric beads?

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...

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…

DIY Fabric Beads and Homemade Mod Podge - This Mama Loves - How to Make Fabric Beads from Scraps of Fabric - Recipe for Homemade Mod Podge

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…

Have some leftover fabrics and some old wooden beads at home? Turn them into this beautiful liberty fabric beads necklace! I saw this awesome idea by Red Blossom Designs on Youtube. It's a great way to upcycle old beads you no longer like. This is definitely a statement piece. Plus, it pairs perfectly with any