Mid-size bead embroidery kits are the 200×200 mm format, 146 designs in all. This is the step up from a small kit: twice the area, while 114 of the 146 stay at the easy level. Each kit holds artist canvas with the printed design, Czech Preciosa beads, a needle and instructions.
At a glance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Stitched area | 200×200 mm |
| Difficulty | easy on 114 kits, medium on 32 |
| Colours | 12–20 |
| Beads | 5,000–10,000 |
| Working time | 20–40 hours |
Subjects
Winter and Christmas (28 kits), flowers (22), animals and birds (19), decorative designs (17), marine subjects (11), romantic designs (8), fantasy (7) and landscapes (7).
Who the format suits
200×200 mm is the best-balanced size: the finished piece already reads as a picture on the wall, yet it takes three or four weeks rather than half a year. If this is your first bead embroidery, a small kit at 150×150 mm is the wiser start; if you want more, see the big size kits.
Questions and answers
How long does a 200×200 kit take?
20–40 hours: a beginner lays 200–250 beads an hour, an experienced stitcher 300–400.
Do I need a hoop?
Not necessarily. At 200×200 mm the artist canvas still holds its shape, though a hoop keeps the tension more even.
How do I finish the piece?
On stretcher bars or in a frame: both are covered in stretching on bars and framing.
Is there a pattern without beads in this size?
Yes: patterns 200×200.