As beadwork lovers, we naturally enjoy using beads and beaded items to decorate our homes and tables. Here are the Top Picks - Home and Table Adornment Bead Patterns from the Beadwork site. Many of these items can be used year-round, some are perfect for the holidays, but they all have one thing in common; a beautifully bead-embellsihed home.
1. Beaded and Personalized Wine Glass Charms
Use ring-sized memory wire, a few beads such as pressed Czech beads in the shape of grape clusters and grapevine leaves, a few sparkling Swarovski crystals, alphabet beads of glass, pewter or even sterling silver, metal charms of wine-related objects, you can create personalized wine glass charms for all of your guests. Make a batch for a hostess gift, or give them to your Holiday party guests to keep track of their stems while they enjoy your hospitality, and to take home afterwards as a memento of the evenng. These make an excellent wedding reception favor; simply omit the personalization.2. Beaded Lampshade
Turn a basic table lap into something very special with a row (or two) of beaded fringe. Add a few Swarovski crystals to make for extra sparkle. Place one in an entryway to help greet your guests with a bit of warm, artistic flair.3. Netted Candlestick Skirt
Dress up a plain candlestick with one of these easy, quick beaded candlestick skirts. Use bugles and a complimentary bead for the fringe and those plain candlesticks will just glow.4. Lacy Beaded Edging
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Use a beasic netting technique to stitch beads to the edge of any type of fabric to lend a beaded touch to table linens, pillows, antimaccasars, arm covers for chairs, linen napkins lampwhades or any other fabric used in interior design.
