Tag Archives: String of Beads Applique

Beaded Blocks and Borders 34, 35

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Virtual Quilter

I like it. If only I could keep my strings of beads, chains holding pendants in my jewelry box in such attractive tangles!

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Quilting Thread and Beads 25, 26

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Virtual Quilter

I love it …though I have to admit that I love pretty much every String of Beads design I have found anywhere, right from the first time I saw a blurry black and white picture of the basic block. I … Continue reading →

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Gran’s Bead Box 17, 18

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Virtual Quilter

Nice one, and it brings back memories of being allowed to play with button boxes when I was little … by my Mum and grandmother on dad’s side of the family. Scattered amongst the buttons were beads, and some of … Continue reading →

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Beaded Border Strings 9, 10

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Virtual Quilter

This project file started when I wanted to find ways to turn corners of beaded corners … it continues to grow several years later. A single straight line of beads can turn a corner without any embellishment, but it is … Continue reading →

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Beads Again 9, 10

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Virtual Quilter

Interesting, but think the blocks in the middle would look better surrounding the fan blocks around them. Love the second design as it is!

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Gran’s New Beads 15, 16

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Virtual Quilter

Gran’s New Beads are a very mixed bag of beads … round, diamonds, teardrops, ovals … and they form strings and clusters, both for applique and quilting designs. Tangled up together they make Strings of Beads, Double Wedding Rings, clusters … Continue reading →

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Tangled String of Beads 35, 36

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Virtual Quilter

I love the first design. Enough beads to be interesting, but with some open spaces for some equally interesting quilting. I love the second one too … find a heap of colorful but close matching fabrics, and start cutting, and … Continue reading →

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Beaded Border 11, 12

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Virtual Quilter

Love just about every String of Beads quilt design I have seen, including the one above. And the one below!

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Christmas Beading 21, 22

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Virtual Quilter

Needs some quilting lines added, but being Christmas Eve there are a few other things to fill in my day … maybe by next Christmas! I am always amazed how many ways one small shape can be repeated to create … Continue reading →

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Gran’s New Beads 7, 8

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Virtual Quilter

Love the design above, and particularly love the block without the beaded frame. In the second design I love the quilted beaded circle surrounding that same block design.

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