Christmas Ornament Bead Embroidery Kit "Strawberry"

Strawberry is a large red berry with green leaves, gathered from faceted stones and beads.

What the picture shows

The berry fills almost the whole field: a heart-shaped form embroidered in red beads, with red faceted stones of different sizes packed tightly inside to give the deep colour. The stones are edged with small beads, so they do not float in empty space. Above are sepals in green and lime beads, among them several green stones and a golden centre. Fourteen colours: red, cherry, green and gold. The print on the canvas stays in the gaps between rows and supports the tone. Small pale beads are scattered over the berry like seeds, and the largest stone sits slightly above the centre, so the light falls on it first.

What is in the kit

• Art canvas with a full-colour scheme printed on it — no need to follow a scheme on screen
• Czech Preciosa beads, 14 colours
• Needles for bead embroidery
• Thread for bead embroidery
• Instructions and a finishing scheme

Specifications

• Size of the work: 55×70 mm (2.17×2.76 in)
• Number of beads: approx. 460
• Bead colours: 14
• Difficulty: average
• Base: art canvas

The piece is bright and festive, often worn on a jumper or a denim shirt. Assembly is described step by step; the frame and sprig in the photo are shooting props. The piece is of average difficulty: the stones are sewn on one by one and edged with beads all round.