Animals Beaded Cross Stitch Kits
When you are putting together a kit, be sure you include a fabric (the item you will be sewing the design onto), a design (an iron on or a graphed chart you can transfer by measures), needle, thread (suited for beads) and the beads.
If you are new to beaded cross stitch or are new to adapting cross stitch patterns to beaded cross stitch projects, you will find helpful instructions and suggestions in this article.
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Cross Stitch Kit
Contents at a Glance
Selecting Beaded Cross Stitch Kits, Patterns and Supplies
Assembling Your Own Kit for Beaded Cross Stitch
Many of these project 'kits' will need to be put together by using the recommendations on this page. Take the time to read each items description in case something has changed since the time we hand picked these items.To widen the options for beaded cross stitch we have pulled designs from traditional cross stitch kits or books and show examples of how to use the beaded cross stitch techniques so you can create a unique work of art.
A Cross Stitch Kit Used to Create a Beaded Cross Stitch Picture
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This design is worked on 14 count Aida cloth and would use size 11 seed beads. Some beads do vary slightly in size, so you would need to lay the bead on the fabric to confirm it is the correct size. The proper match of fabric and bead would be a bead the same size as a single stitch. An over-sized bead will not be attractive on your finished picture and will look ill-matched. If the bead is too small, you would not be able to see it well.
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Note: If you would like to purchase this pattern or the beads, simply click the photos. They are linked for your convenience.
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This design is the Janlynn 15 x 11 inch mythical dragon design
Janlynn Cross Stitch Kit, 15-Inch by 11-Inch, Mythical Dragon Picture
Amazon Price: $10.70 (as of 05/27/2012)
You will get everything you need except the beads.
Mythical Dragon cross stitch kit contains 14-count Black cotton Aida fabric
6-Strand cotton floss
Includes blending filament
Includes needle
Graph and Instructions
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Most Important Thing...
When you combine the beaded cross stitch techniques using a traditional 'no-bead' kit you will need to make sure you buy the beads for your project based on the colors in the design.
Also make sure you have the right needles and threads for the bead work.
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When you want the color of the design to show through a bead you will want to buy the clear (crystal clear) beads (shown later after the white beads). You can use the crystal clear beads with clear beading thread for vivid designs so most of the color will show through.
Clear beading is ideal for complex designs with a lot of vivid colors you would like to preserve without buying a lot of colored beads.
By now, I suspect you understand the beauty of beaded texture and having a remarkable color design. Next, you may wish to test the clear beads with colored beading thread or clear beading thread with colored beads to get the results you want for your project. Each project will be different depending on the desired final appearance.
Rosallini Glittery White Plastic Mini 51g Pack Cross Stitch Beads
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Crystal Clear means you will have a layer of clear bead work over the design. Works best for VIVID cross stitch themes and designs (such as the dragon show above).
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Insects for Beaded Cross Stitch
Butterflies, Dragonflies, Bees, and all Insects Make Great Subjects for Bead Embellishment
For these Dragonflies, I would use black seed beads for their eyes, or perhaps the eyespots on their wings.
With this particular kit, placing matching red seed beads on the berries would also be an excellent way to embellish this cross stitch picture. If I could not easily match the berry red in seed beads, I would simply use the clear seed beads.
For this Butterfly, I would use black seed beads on the black line along the edge of the wings.
I would also use tiny black seed beads for the tips of his antenna.
A truly simple embellishment!
Both photos are linked to kits to purchase for your convenience.
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I would add white seed beads sporadically in the snow and snowflakes to highlight his surroundings. I would also place clear seed beads in the irises of his eyes to accentuate the beautiful blue color.
Snow Leopard Cross Stitch Kit
Dimensions Needlecrafts Counted Cross Stitch, Snow Leopard
Dimensions Needlecrafts Counted Cross Stitch, Snow Leopard
Amazon Price: $31.99 (as of 05/27/2012)
Kit contains:
- Cotton thread and Color-coded thread sorter
- 14-count ivory Aida
- Needle
- Instructions
Glass Seed Beads Would Need to Be Purchased Separately
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How to Cross Stitch
Cross Stitch is one of the easiest ways to make beautiful artwork. It requires very little practice to create heirloom quality pictures that can be framed, made into pillows, bookmarks or any number of other sewing projects.
Find A Design
Now you will want to find a design for your project.
Pick a Cross Stitch Pattern and Add Beads
Cluny Tapestry Cross Stitch Rabbit Pattern
Simply purchase the pattern, the threads/floss and accent beads. On this little tapestry rabbit, I would add a black seed bead for his eye and clear seed beads in the center of each flower. By adding the beading detail, I will turn this historic treasure into a personal heirloom!
Cluny Tapestry Rabbit: Counted Cross Stitch Chart (Regular size symbols)
Cluny Tapestry Rabbit: Counted Cross Stitch Chart
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Cluny Tapestry Rabbit: Counted Cross Stitch Chart (Regular size symbols)
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 05/27/2012)
- Premium Black & White counted cross stitch chart
- 126 x 153 stitches; about 7" x 8" (on 18-count fabric not included)
- 65 colors (charted for DMC floss)
- Coil bound to lie flat
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There are so many options for embellishing this gorgeous cross stitch masterpiece. After studying it for some time, I would recommend adding clear seed beads to the yellow/gold sections of the peacock tail feathers.
I could also easily see adding seed beads to the flowers in the pot where the peacock is resting.
I would choose to embellish either the peacock tail or the flowers. I would not embellish both. For such a tranquil image, I believe that it would simply be too much to do both.
Majestic Peacock Cross Stitch Kit
Dimensions Needlecrafts Gold Collection Counted Cross Stitch, Majestic Peacock
Dimensions Needlecrafts Gold Collection Counted Cross Stitch, Majestic Peacock
Amazon Price: $33.99 (as of 05/27/2012)
Kit contains:
- Cotton thread and thread palette
- 14-count ivory Aida
- Needle
- Easy instructions.
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America's Best Loved Dogs, cross stitch (Leisure Arts #3203)
Amazon Price: $6.50 (as of 05/27/2012)
Buying this will allow you to make several different projects without repeating the same design as often.
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Beaded Cross Stitch Kits That Include the Beads
Everything Needed to Complete the Beaded Cross Stitch Picture is Included
It is always wonderful when a cross stitch picture kit that we simply adore already contains everything we need, including beads.
These kits make it exceptionally easy to create an embellished masterpiece! The instructions tell us exactly where and what color bead to place in a specific spot for that desired dramatic effect.
This beautiful angel is part of the Dimensions Gold collection which I have found to be truly exquisite because of their masterful combination of color, beauty, and embellishments. Often they include metallic tread and/or beads with eye catching placement to reflect the emphasis or light in a picture.
Beware though, you will fall in love with the Dimension kits :)
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Did you find a great Animals Beaded Cross Stitch Kit?
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tssfacts
Mar 17, 2012 @ 3:10 pm | delete
- Another great selection of beaded cross stitch. It has been so long since I have cross stitch that I will have to practice to get my stitches close together again. Then I just might go for a beaded version.
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BuckHawk
Mar 14, 2012 @ 6:18 am | delete
- Too beautiful. I have done a white tiger cross stitch (without beads) that turned out great. But I can see how the beads would have added just that special extra touch. Now I have to do ones for my favorite dogs!
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Joan4
Mar 13, 2012 @ 2:40 pm | delete
- Beautiful beaded cross stitch! I cannot possibly choose a favorite - I love them all!
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ohcaroline
Mar 13, 2012 @ 1:40 pm | delete
- The beads add such a beautiful dimension to your cross stitch work. Great selection of projects here.
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24websurf
Mar 12, 2012 @ 9:41 pm | delete
- I agree the dragon is a very handsome fellow! The dragonfly and the Peacock are just beautiful too :)
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CraftaholicVeteran1
Mar 10, 2012 @ 6:05 am | delete
- I want the Dragon! Great lens.
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