Hand Beaded Edges

 

Learn how to add a decorative beaded edge to your bindings. This beautiful finishing touch is ideal for quilts, cushions, brooches and bags!

Approximate run time: 5 minutes

Presenter: Linda Kemshall

We’d love to see what you’re working on. Share your work on Instagram and tag us in using @laurakemshall and the hashtag #designmatterstv

To work along you will need:

A quilt or other project with an edge
Seed beads
Single strand embroidery thread
Sewing kit to include a need with an eye large enough for the thread, but small enough to go through the seed beads!

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