Quick Stitch: Beaded Holiday

Thanks so much for stopping by! I'm so excited to show you my projects from this Quick Stitch Beaded Holiday release. I have to admit that when I got the assignment for this kit, I wasn't too excited. I mean, summer was already going by so fast...and now I'm supposed to be working on Christmas stuff? But once I got my hands on this kit and saw how cute it was and how cleverly it went together, I definitely got into the holiday spirit!

The details about what is in the kit and how to go about getting yourself one are at the bottom of this post. But I want to get started by showing you my favorite project - the mitten garland. I was so happy with the way it went together.

I really liked the idea of making a garland of pairs of mittens. I cut out each mitten of the pairs, and then used the beaded motif dies to make the argyle pattern on the front of each of the mittens. The hardest thing when I was assembling these was keeping track of which was the front of each cut out piece - I wanted to make sure that my thumbs went together on each pair.

Here you can see the beaded motifs. I used a sparkly floss that I found with the usual DMC floss. I also used the sequins and beads from the kit in different combinations on each mitten pair.

The garland dies come in different lengths, so I was able to use a shorter piece of garland between the two mittens in a pair, and then use a longer piece between the pairs. Finally, the end piece has pre-cut loops, making it perfect for hanging.

I wasn't trying to make my garland double-sided, so I sewed my garland pieces directly on the back of the mittens, using the included "holes only" die. But if I wanted to hang it so that both sides showed, it would be easy to sandwich the garland strands between the main pieces. I also left the tops open on each of the mittens so that I can put a little something into each one when I hang them for the holiday.

Supplies:
Beaded Holiday: Mitten die collection
Beaded Holiday: Argyle Motif die
Beaded Holiday: Garland die collection (short, medium, loop, and holes only dies)
6mm Bugle Beads, White
3mm Seed Beads, Red
3mm Seed Beads, Chartreuse
3mm Seed Beads, Teal
3mm Seed Beads, Silver
8mm Cupped Sequins, Red
8mm Cupped Sequins, Chartreuse
8mm Cupped Sequins, Silver
Papertrey Ink Felt in Scarlet Jewel, Hawaiian Shores, Simply Chartreuse, Raspberry Fizz, and Vintage Cream.
DMC Metallic Embroidery Floss (for motifs)
DMC Embroidery Floss, white (for assembly)

Speaking of something I can put things in...

I love this little stocking! I think it is great that the dies for the contrasting heels, toes, and cuffs were included, as well as the holes-only die for attaching them.

I really like how you can customize the beaded motifs that are included in the kit. Erin shows you how she put them together, but you can take her idea and make it your own. I decided to make the tree out of green sequins, with red beads in the center.

I just wish I had some candy canes around so that I could tuck one into this little stocking.

Supplies:
Beaded Holiday: Stocking Die Collection
Beaded Holiday: Tree Motif die
3mm Seed Beads, Red
8mm Cupped Sequins, Chartreuse
8mm Cupped Sequins, Silver
Papertrey Ink Felt in Scarlet Jewel, Simply Chartreuse, Smokey Shadow and Vintage Cream.
DMC Embroidery Floss, white (for assembly), brown and green (for tree)

For my final project, I really wanted to do something different. Although I loved my first two projects and how they came out, they were pretty involved. And very Christmas-y. So I decided to change things up and make something much simpler.

This rainbow garland is made from cardstock with the star die included in this kit. I cut out two of each color and made little star "sandwiches" over black and white bakers twine.

The garland is completely double-sided. The twine is secured with the double-sided tape I used to stick the stars together.

I like how the holes for the stitches provide a nice decorative edge to the stars here.

It would be super easy to personalize these stars with letter stickers to spell out someone's name. I think I'll be making another set for my daughter's high school graduation party. The garland would be great in her school colors. And it was so easy and quick to put together.

Supplies:
Beaded Holiday: Star Die
Papertrey Ink Perfect Match Cardstock in Pure Poppy, Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, New Leaf, Enchanted Evening, Winter Wisteria, and Royal Velvet.
Bakers twine

So those are my projects - I had such a good time creating them. I know you will have lots of fun with this kit too!

The third Quick Stitch Kit will be released on September 1st and it is entitled "Beaded Holiday". This kit reminds us of days gone by. When women spent quiet evenings by the fire, doing handwork. A time when handmade was best. The basic holiday stitching shapes in Beaded Holiday can be used for so many different types of projects, everything from keepsake gift tags, to tree ornaments, to holiday garland. Think gift card holders, holiday party favors and more! Erin even has you covered when it comes to decorating your holiday stitching projects. The clever beaded motif dies pre-cut all of your holes so the beading process is a snap and perfectly precise. Get your kit tomorrow night so you can get a head start on holiday projects!

Beaded Holiday Kit Contents:

Custom tote bag
Beaded Holiday: Mitten die collection
Beaded Holiday: Stocking die collection
Beaded Holiday: Star die
Beaded Holiday: Motifs die collection
Beaded Holiday: Garland die collection
Bead storage box (ten compartments)
6mm Bugle Beads, Silver
6mm Bugle Beads, White
3mm Seed Beads, Red
3mm Seed Beads, Chartreuse
3mm Seed Beads, Teal
3mm Seed Beads, Silver
8mm Cupped Sequins, Red
8mm Cupped Sequins, Chartreuse
8mm Cupped Sequins, Teal
8mm Cupped Sequins, Silver

The total retail cost of the "Beaded Holiday" Kit is $105. There will be a limited number of these exclusive kits available, so be sure to get yours while you can! The Beaded Holiday: Garland dies are the ONLY item from this kit that will be available for purchase separately at a later date.later date. All other items are limited edition to this kit and will never be offered again! "Beaded Holiday" Kit will be available for sale beginning on September 1st at 10pm EST, only at Papertrey Ink. Read all the details on Nichole's blog or contact Customer Service with any questions.