Bead embroidery patterns 300×300 mm are the large format for stitchers working from their own bead stash. The section holds 156 patterns: artist canvas with the full-colour design printed on it and a layout keyed to Czech Preciosa beads, with no materials included.
Format at a glance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Stitched area | 300×300 mm |
| Beads | 10,000–20,000; 36 patterns need over 10,000 |
| Colours | 12–27 |
| Working time | 45–90 hours |
| Beads needed | roughly 130–200 g in total |
Subjects
Flowers (37 patterns), still life (23), animals and birds (22), landscapes (14), genre scenes (11), decorative designs (8), winter (7) and fantasy (6).
What to keep in mind
- Buy all the beads at once. Preciosa batches can differ slightly in shade, and over a large area the difference shows.
- Tension. At 300×300 mm the canvas is better held on a hoop or frame.
- Colours. Up to 27 shades in one design calls for an organiser with labelled numbers.
Questions and answers
How many beads are needed for a 300×300 pattern?
As a guide, 10 g of Preciosa size 10 is about 1,000–1,100 beads. For 15,000 beads that is roughly 150 g in total plus a surplus.
How long does it take?
45–90 hours depending on coverage and pace: a beginner lays 200–250 beads an hour, an experienced stitcher 300–400.
Is there a complete kit in the same size?
Yes, with beads and needle included: big size bead embroidery kits.
How do I finish a 300×300 piece?
Most often by stretching it on bars: how to stretch finished embroidery on stretcher bars.