Three beaded needle cases by Lynn Smythe
Beaded needle cases were all the rage a few years ago. They are a bit like a larger version of a beaded bead. Beaded needle cases are popular among beaders, quilters, sewers, and anyone else that uses a variety of sewing needles in their craft work.
Beaded turtle needle case by Lynn Smythe. I created a pair of matching earrings, using size 14/o seed beads. View my Turtle Powered Beadwork post to see a picture of the earrings.
Detail of turtle needle case
Wearable Work of Art
Both the body and the lid of the needle case are beaded. Decorative fringe is usually added to the bottom of the needle case. I liked to add a beaded strap to many of the needle cases that I created. That way you can wear your needle case as a piece of decorative artwork.
Pretty cool, a functional craft tool become a one-of-a-kind work of wearable art. Here are a few more pictures of my beaded needle cases, which feature my own designs.
Patriotic needle case by Lynn Smythe
Detail of patriotic needle case
Long and skinny beaded needle case by Lynn Smythe. Featuring size 14/o seed beads. Fringe beads include copper, freshwater pearls and goldstone beads.
Beaded needle case by Lynn Smythe. Featuring a citrine cabochon on top of the lid. Fringe beads include Swarovski crystals, copper, freshwater pearls, tigereye and amazonite.
Take care,
Lynn Smythe AKA the Craft Diva
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