Star Ornaments - Beading

The beading is the most creative part of this pattern. I beaded all my ornaments differently, making up the patterns as I went along. The process described below can be used to create any design you desire.

Thread your beading needle (I used a size 10 sharp needle) with a brown embroidery thread to match your wool and tie a small knot at the end.

A Note: Valdani embroidery thread barely fits into a size 10 sharp, so you might need a needle threader for this. You could also use a beading needle and beading thread but I liked how well the Valdani thread matched my base colors.

Pull the needle through one side of the star to the other. Let the knotted end of the thread pop through the first layer of wool but not come out the other side, thus hiding your knot.

Thread one bead onto your needle and then stick your needle right next to where it came out. 

Pull your needle through the stuffing (but not through to the other side) to the next spot where you’d like to place a bead and pull your thread. The bead should pop into place. Repeat in whatever pattern you like.

 

Comments

[Anne KD]

You might want to try using an embroidery sharp next time for the needle. The eye is bigger and it's easier to get the embroidery floss in there. I use that type of needle for my freestyle embroidery work on things like webbing and felt. :)

[T. Trucks]

I'm enjoying making these star ornaments. Thanks for the tutorial! I've followed your directions easily but I don't see how you knotted off when beading is completed (when stitching on a finished ornament). Maybe I'm supposed to know that already? Any help would be appreciated.

[lzkim]

This one is very easy and can make this ornament as give aways. Thanks for sharing.

[Melanie T]

I just felted the wool to make these. I am thinking I could just do the beads on one star before I stitch them together, so as to not worry about the knotting off.

[Emily]

These are really beautiful!!! I wanted to let you know that I am featuring these in a post about ornaments and linky party on Wed. of this week. Hope you can come by and check it out! http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/