Latest Comments

ChewieMama

"Any precut would be great to use for your first quilt. The reason I say that is you know your material is cut accurately. All you need to worry about is a scant quarter inch seam allowance. I'd say go for it!"

Member 9309592

"Here is my version that I worked on this week. I used a medium gray grunge for the background and neckties that belonged to my mom's father and his best friend. I added the outermost border to make it a little bigger"

lynnwilliamson 2779909

"Just finished this quilt and in mail to daughter in law and realized your pattern that I followed is backwards with the stars!! Am so very disappointed that you continue to show this pattern the way it is. Especially since I now read that someone else informed you that it was backwards!! Any other quilt would be fine but the US Flag quilt. Lots of money spent on this project!!"

Member 3509042

"could try mug rugs too"

cgj 2570022

"I am so sick and tired of getting these pop-ups on my computer from this site. But I can't get rid of it. I've unsubscribed from everyhting three times already. What the h---do I have to do to get rid of you people?!?"

Beads on a String Quilt Pattern

0 Comments

Updated July 19, 2018

Beads on a String Quilt Pattern

Gifted By

Orange Dot Quilts

www.orangedotquilts.com

Reviewed by Christine Weiher, Editor, FaveQuilts.com

Orange Dot Quilts was only recently created in 2015, but has already come out with so many amazing patterns. Designer Dora Cary loves the color orange and polka dots, which is where the name came from. Her quilts have a contemporary look and her patterns are fresh and well written. Her quilts have been displayed in many quilt shows and now they adorn her booth at trade shows. Dora also loves to teach. Her quilting classes are fun and informative, covering a multitude of techniques and that's no exception when it comes to her Beads on a String design.

Beads on a String was Dora's first quilt pattern that is perfect for using up scraps of fabric. The pattern can easily be sized up for a bed quilt. While the scrappy beads look rich and complex, the striped string adds a touch of whimsy for that unique look. This pattern can easily be created by making the blocks out of just one piece of fabric, but if you're up for a challenge you can use foundation paper piecing using a variety of scraps that add dimension. You can also use improvisational piecing or string piecing techniques for making the bead blocks.

To get the look of this pattern you'll need 2 yards of a background fabric, 1/3 yard for the string and fabric scraps for the beading part of the design. The finished size will give you a lap quilt of 54 inches by 60 inches, but just by adding a few rows and columns you can turn it into a beautiful bed quilt.

As in all of Orange Dot Quilt patterns, the patterns are printed on quality stock, have fully colored detailed instructions and have a well-designed cover with fabric requirements. Beads on a String is suggested as a medium difficulty level that will give you amazing results.