Bead embroidery patterns 200×200 mm are the most popular format among stitchers who work from their own bead stash. The section holds 184 patterns: artist canvas with the full-colour design printed on it, without beads or needle. The colour layout is calculated for Czech Preciosa beads and the numbers are given.
Format at a glance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Stitched area | 200×200 mm |
| Beads | mostly 5,000–10,000 |
| Colours | 10–18 |
| Working time | 20–40 hours |
| Beads needed | roughly 60–100 g in total |
Subjects
Flowers (34 patterns), animals and birds (33), landscapes (21), winter designs (14), genre scenes (14), still life (13), children's designs (12) and marine subjects (10).
Who it suits
A pattern without materials makes sense in two cases: you have beads left over from earlier pieces, or you deliberately choose your own palette to suit a particular interior. If you would rather have everything in one box, take a mid-size kit in the same format, where beads and needle are included.
Questions and answers
How many beads should I buy for a 200×200 pattern?
As a guide, 10 g of Preciosa size 10 is about 1,000–1,100 beads. A design of 8,000 beads needs roughly 80 g in total across all colours, plus 10% spare.
Are the colour numbers given?
Yes, a layout with Preciosa numbers comes with the pattern.
Partial or full coverage?
The coverage type is stated in the specifications of each pattern.
Can this pattern be cross stitched?
No, the base is artist canvas with no grid of squares. Cross stitch needs Aida: see thread embroidery kits.