So Clever! Check Out How Pam Added Beads to Rope Bowls!

Sewist’s Name: Pam Collings from Rockford, Illinois

Type of Project: Rope Bowls

Featured Date: 03-02-23

Hi, I’m Pam and I would like to show you how I’ve added beads to coiled rope bowls. Here’s an illustration as to what else you can do.  I cannot remember how long ago I made it.  Basically, I wanted to try adding beads and started out on the third “turn-up”.  I tied off the stitching, allowed a bead space of approximately 1.5 inches on the bottom and 2 inches on the top, then began sewing again.  Directly across from the first space, and after another round, I repeated the process, then just kept on adding spaces so that the beads are more or less equidistant from each other as they progress up the bowl.  Then I added the beads using a long needle and patience!  The wavy edges were a complete surprise and I think they add to the charm…..
Happy sewing, Pam

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3 responses to “So Clever! Check Out How Pam Added Beads to Rope Bowls!”

  1. Janet

    Love Pans beads in her bowl! Thank you for sharing your process.

  2. Noni

    love it !

  3. Joyce Minnis

    Hi Pam, love your bowl and the beadwork so creative and beautifully done.

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