Quaking Aspen Necklace - Downloadable PDF Pattern/Tutorial
This project was inspired by the leaf shape of the quaking aspen tree, a deciduous hardwood type of poplar tree that grows in New England. The leaves of the tree shake in the breeze in a way that makes the tree look like it is shimmering in the sunlight.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Techniques: Bead embroidery, tubular herringbone stitch, netting, brick stitch
Materials You’ll Need:
(1) Swarovski 18x13mm pear stone (art. 4320)
(1) Two-hole open-back setting for 18x13mm 4320
(2) Swarovski 14x10mm pear stones (art. 4320)
(2) Two-hole open-back settings for 14x10mm 4320
(30) Swarovski 4mm pearl
11g Size 11/0 seed bead color A (metallic)
1g Size 11/0 seed bead color B (accent 1)
2g Size 11/0 seed bead color C (accent 2)
3g Size 11/0 seed bead color D (accent 3)
6g Size 11/0 seed bead color E (accent 4)
7g Size 15/0 seed bead
6” x 6” Nonwoven stitching base
6” x 6” Cork Fabric or other backing material
Preferred beading thread (nylon thread or fishing line thread recommended)
Beading needles (size 11 and 12 recommended).
This project was inspired by the leaf shape of the quaking aspen tree, a deciduous hardwood type of poplar tree that grows in New England. The leaves of the tree shake in the breeze in a way that makes the tree look like it is shimmering in the sunlight.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Techniques: Bead embroidery, tubular herringbone stitch, netting, brick stitch
Materials You’ll Need:
(1) Swarovski 18x13mm pear stone (art. 4320)
(1) Two-hole open-back setting for 18x13mm 4320
(2) Swarovski 14x10mm pear stones (art. 4320)
(2) Two-hole open-back settings for 14x10mm 4320
(30) Swarovski 4mm pearl
11g Size 11/0 seed bead color A (metallic)
1g Size 11/0 seed bead color B (accent 1)
2g Size 11/0 seed bead color C (accent 2)
3g Size 11/0 seed bead color D (accent 3)
6g Size 11/0 seed bead color E (accent 4)
7g Size 15/0 seed bead
6” x 6” Nonwoven stitching base
6” x 6” Cork Fabric or other backing material
Preferred beading thread (nylon thread or fishing line thread recommended)
Beading needles (size 11 and 12 recommended).
This project was inspired by the leaf shape of the quaking aspen tree, a deciduous hardwood type of poplar tree that grows in New England. The leaves of the tree shake in the breeze in a way that makes the tree look like it is shimmering in the sunlight.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Techniques: Bead embroidery, tubular herringbone stitch, netting, brick stitch
Materials You’ll Need:
(1) Swarovski 18x13mm pear stone (art. 4320)
(1) Two-hole open-back setting for 18x13mm 4320
(2) Swarovski 14x10mm pear stones (art. 4320)
(2) Two-hole open-back settings for 14x10mm 4320
(30) Swarovski 4mm pearl
11g Size 11/0 seed bead color A (metallic)
1g Size 11/0 seed bead color B (accent 1)
2g Size 11/0 seed bead color C (accent 2)
3g Size 11/0 seed bead color D (accent 3)
6g Size 11/0 seed bead color E (accent 4)
7g Size 15/0 seed bead
6” x 6” Nonwoven stitching base
6” x 6” Cork Fabric or other backing material
Preferred beading thread (nylon thread or fishing line thread recommended)
Beading needles (size 11 and 12 recommended).
