Beaded Tape Measure Part 1 - Circular Square Stitch - Beaded Rosette

"MY TAKE" on a Beaded Rosette using circular square stitch and Part 1 of the Beaded Tape Measure Tutorial. You'll make 2 of these and they will form the top and bottom covers to your retractable tape measure.
You can also use smaller versions of the beaded discs in pendants, earrings or they'd make fab coasters.
I wanted to 'pretty-fy' a regular, plastic , retractable tape measure that I could then use in my beadwork and the easiest way I found of designing a 'round' pattern to attach to both the bottom and the top of the tape measure was to use circular square stitch. By doing this I've ended up with something similar to a Native Beaded Rosette.
There is also a PDF tutorial which shows detailed step by step instructions of Part 1 - making the beading rosettes, but in order to join the 2 together around your tape measure - all will be revealed in Part 2 on youtube!
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You can find the PDF for the Beaded Rosette, including a word chart for the pattern using the link below:
www.etsy.com/u...
Materials used in Part 1:
11/0 Miyuki Seed Beads in 5 different colours
Opaque Dyed Turquoise - “A”
Duracoat S/L Dusty Rose - “B”
Matte Transparent Red - “C”
Opaque Orange - “D”
Duracoat Galvanised Silver - “E”
If you prefer PDF tutorials, have a look at my Etsy shop where I sell a whole heap of different patterns (not one for this project ) to what is available for free on KZbin:
www.etsy.com/u...
As always, I'd love to see your own version if you give this one a go - so please either tag me in a post or post a picture to my facebook page.
/ jobarclayloggie
Happy Beading,
Jo
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[@VElaineA]

Jo, this is tge first time I’ve seen square stitch done circular. Thank you so much!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

My absolute pleasure - I love that it’s something new for you! x

[@careandrew6155]

Selecting my colors and I’m excited about creating this project! Love this design.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

That’s the most exciting part…choosing your colours! I can’t wait to see which combination you go with, so please tag me when you’re finished or pop a pic on my fb page Jo Barclay Loggie… Happy Beading…x

[@marystribling3104]

Very pretty and great tutorial ❤ 😊thank you so much 💓 😊 ❤

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You’re welcome Mary!😊 Happy Beading! x

[@lulu43751]

Thank you Jo! 🇿🇦❤

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

An absolute pleasure and I’m loving the 🇿🇦!! x

[@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605]

That was an awesome tut. I will be doing this for sure. TYFS❣

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Yay-that’s awesome to hear! I wish you many happy hours beading! x

[@mariastellalopezcujino536]

❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 lindo tutorial gracias, un abrazo desde Colombia

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

And you’re very welcome…I love hearing where everyone is! x

[@Mumbojumbobeads]

Was thinking might look nice on top of a box

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Yes! Yes! Yes! Brilliant idea! x

[@texasgrandma17]

❤

[@marilynmulkey6095]

I have been making some of your designs. Do I have your permission to sell what I’ve made at craft shows?

[@ramonaeaglesmith3430]

are there othere sunburst patterns available?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Ramona I’m not sure I understand your question? Are you asking if I’ve done other tape measure covers out something entirely different? x

[@ramonaeaglesmith3430]

@@JoBarclayLoggie yes asking if you have other starburst pattens avail w instructions

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

@ramonaeaglesmith3430 …this was my first, but I’m pretty sure it won’t be my last!😉So, to answer your question…not at the moment…x