Not only is this barrette quick and easy to make, it is also a great way to try out bead-embroidery stitches. Once you've made a barrette, you may be tempted to change the design or adapt the techniques to other objects. Go for it!
Required Materials: Glass rings, seed beads, beading thread, quilting fabric, typing paper, interleaving paper, felt, barrette back, sewing thread, plastic quilting template. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Scissors, beading needle, sewing needle, ruler, pen or pencil. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Bead Embroidery
Originally Published: Beadwork, August/September 2003