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Beading is one of my favorite methods of embellishing my art quilts and other projects, and I like to use lots of bead dangles; I just love the way that the hanging beads add movement.

Bead dangles are easy to make and don’t take a lot of time. Just be sure to use strong beading thread.

Instructions
Thread a beading needle with a short length of beading thread approximately 18” long.
Run the needle through the batting for approximately 1”, bringing it up at the point where you want to add your dangle, and secure with a small knot into the fabric.

String your beads onto the thread for the required length. Add an extra large decorative bead, or even a charm, at the end of the string. This helps to weigh the dangle.

Add one last very small bead. This will be used as a stop bead. Bypassing the stop bead, bring the needle up and travel back along the bead string to the beginning.

Tie off in a double knot to ensure the dangle is secured firmly. Now add some more dangles because one is never enough, varying the length of each for added interest.

And that’s how easy it is!

This post is part of the 30 Days of Titivations; a 30 day blogathon all about embellishing and embellishments.

You can find lots of free embellishment tutorials in the tutorials section of my blog which can be found here, and even more techniques can be found on my Titivations DVD. Please visit the Instructional DVD section of the store for full details.

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