Beaded Flower Motif

Rissa Peace Root © 2004

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I was playing with motif ideas and I started out wanting to create an aster or a daisy, then I came up with this funky little fantasy flower and decided I liked it.

Materials:

Size 11 seed beads or size 12 Delicas or Japanese seed beads
- Green for the stem
- Gold for the eye
- Any color for the petals
Nylon beading thread
Beading needle, sharp or between, Size 10-12 depending on the bead.

Directions:

Refer to the diagram above for bead count placement.
Using the beaded backstitch, 3-bead back stitch or other bead embroidery stitch, create the stem of the flower first. It is important to find the method that is most comfortable for you.
Next, work the center attaching the beads individually using the seed stitch to fill in the space.
Work each of the petals as a line of beaded embroidery, using the method of your choice.

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