Striped Kitty Brooch

Name: Striped Kitty Brooch
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: PROJ-JB-C0001
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT PROJ-JB-C0001

Designer: Julie Bean

Skill Level: Intermediate

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The focal of this bead embroidered brooch is a beautiful striped cat who is sure to work his way into your heart. The dazzling PRESTIGE crystal fancy stone cat sparkles against the backdrop of seed bead rows—it almost looks like he is playing on a woven rug.

Instructions

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To make this brooch, please refer to the photo on the project page so you can see how the rows of beads are placed. You will also be watching a series of videos teaching you how to create bead embroidery and hide the pin back.

To begin with, glue your PRESTIGE crystal animal fancy stone onto your beading foundation. Make sure you have at least an inch on all sides available to create your beadwork. Here is a video with further details if needed: How to Glue a Cabochon onto Lacy's Stiff Stuff for Bead Embroidery.
Thread 50 inches of Nymo onto your needle. Now, looking at the photo, backstitch your white beads around your fancy stone. Please refer to the photo for bead placement, do not overcrowd your beads, and do not try to bead under the fancy stone, just around its shape at this point. The video How to Backstitch in Bead Embroidery will teach you the technique of backstitching. To make the rows more uniform, go back through them several times.
Once you have finished your white beads, back stitch an entire row around them with beige beads, even under the cat's paws and head. Try to make this row as oval shaped as possible. Again, go back through the beads several time to make the row more uniform.

Bead Embroidery: How to Trim the Foundation and Attach the Backing

How to Embed a Pin Back into Ultra Suede for Jewelry Designs

Last step! Bead embroider a picot edge around your embroidery piece using beige beads as the main surround and 15/0 bronze beads for the little picot tips. The video How to Bead Embroider a Picot Edge will explain how to do this. Meow! All done!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

PRES-LTD0080 - PRESTIGE Crystal, #4032 Fancy Stone Red Cat 28x16mm, Topaz (1 Piece)
Project uses 1 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

JSO-0080 - Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 221 'Bronze' 8 Gram Tube
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package(s).

JSK-0026 - Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 #41 Opaque White 8 Gram Tube
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package(s).

JSK-0246 - Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 51F 'Opaque Frosted Lt Beige' 8 Gram Tube
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package(s).

XCR-4347 - The Beadsmith Beading Foundation - For Embroidery Work - White 11x8.5 Inches, 1 Sheet
Project uses 2 inches. You will need 1 package(s).

XCR-4214 - The Beadsmith Ultra Suede For Beading Foundation And Cabochon Work 8.5x8.5 Inches - Chamois
Project uses 2 inches. You will need 1 package(s).

XCR-23FJ - NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads White 64YD (58 Meters)
Project uses 1 spool. You will need 1 package(s).

FCO-9040 - Silver Tone Glue On Bar Pin Back 3/4 Inch (20mm) (24 Pieces)
Project uses 1 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

XTL-1054 - E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package(s).

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-3024 - Tulip Beading Needles Size #11 48.5x0.41mm - 4 Needles
XTL-0373 - Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5-Inch

Additional Information

Theme	Pets/Animals
Ingredients	PRES-LTD0080, JSO-0080, JSK-0026, JSK-0246, XCR-4347, XCR-4214, XCR-23FJ, FCO-9040, XTL-1054,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.

PRESTIGE Crystal, #4032 Fancy Stone Red Cat 28x16mm, Topaz (1 Piece)

            PRESTIGE Crystal, #4032 Fancy Stone Red Cat 28x16mm, Topaz (1 Piece)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.

                $9.19
            
             / Package | SKU: PRES-LTD0080

Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 221 'Bronze' 8 Gram Tube

            Toho Round Seed Beads 15/0 221 'Bronze' 8 Gram Tube
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $5.19
            
             / Package | SKU: JSO-0080

Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 #41 Opaque White 8 Gram Tube

            Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 #41 Opaque White 8 Gram Tube
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $2.19
            
             / Package | SKU: JSK-0026

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Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 51F 'Opaque Frosted Lt Beige' 8 Gram Tube

            Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 51F 'Opaque Frosted Lt Beige' 8 Gram Tube
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $2.49
            
             / Package | SKU: JSK-0246

The Beadsmith Beading Foundation - For Embroidery Work - White 11x8.5 Inches, 1 Sheet

            The Beadsmith Beading Foundation  - For Embroidery Work - White 11x8.5 Inches, 1 Sheet
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Sheet.

                $4.94
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-4347

The Beadsmith Ultra Suede For Beading Foundation And Cabochon Work 8.5x8.5 Inches - Chamois

            The Beadsmith Ultra Suede For Beading Foundation And Cabochon Work 8.5x8.5 Inches - Chamois
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.

                $7.09
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-4214

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NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads White 64YD (58 Meters)

            NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads White 64YD (58 Meters)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Bobbin.

                $2.89
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-23FJ

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Silver Tone Glue On Bar Pin Back 3/4 Inch (20mm) (24 Pieces)

            Silver Tone Glue On Bar Pin Back 3/4 Inch (20mm) (24 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 24 Pieces.

                $4.27
            
             / Package | SKU: FCO-9040

E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)

            E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.

                $2.19
            
             / Package | SKU: XTL-1054