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Top 10 Bead Patterns for Summer

Beading for a Long, warm Summer's Day

by Paula S. Morgan
for About.com

Here are some of the top free bead patterns with a Summer theme, great for beading when it's cold outside, or when it's too hot to do anything but bead!

1. Dolphin Dream Beaded Amulet Bag

Dreams of the ocean, the shore, the summer and a sweet Dolphin all come together while you're beading this lovely Dolphin Dreams Beaded Amulet Bag.

2. Dragonfly Beaded Earrings

The glint of glittery dragonflies and the sparkle of sunlight on water are sure signs of summer. Create these simple beaded earrings in a flash, using a variety of beads and bit of wire.

3. Fab Fish Beaded Earrings

More watery, summery beaded critters! The bead colors alone makes me think of beach balls and long days on the sand looking at the tidepools. Bead these Fab Fish Beaded Earrings to wear day or night, all summer long.

4. Hula Girl Beaded Trinket

This adorable little Hula Dancer, beaded in Peyote Stitch with tiny beaded fringe for her skirt, will have you swaying to the sound of the ukulele in no time. Bead up a pair for some cute summery earrings.

5. Beaded Jewelry for your Feet

What better beadwork to wear on a warm summer evening than a pair of these Beaded Barefoot Sandals to adorn your lovely, new summer pedicure? Great for beach weddings, too.

6. Midnight at the Oasis Beading Pattern

Feel the warm, summer breeze of an Egyptian desert oasis at midnight while beading this Henna-inspired Peyote stitch beaded bracelet. Ok, it's time to send that camel to bed!

7. A New Leaf? My Foot! Beaded Anklet

Beading these bright, summery daises with their little leafy trim will give you the perfect adornment for a lovely, tanned ankle. Wear this beaded anklet with sandals or bare feet; it's delightful either way.

8. Seahorse Love Beaded Amulet Bag

You'll feel like you've been to the shore to visit with this soon-to-be Seahorse Family while you are beading this charming Seahorse Love Beaded Amulet Bag. Did you know that the daddy seahorse carries the eggs and gives birth? I think that's a great idea!

9. The "Tin Cup" Necklace Beaded Necklace

Light and lovely, this is a great beading pattern for your Summer wardrobe. This bead and pearl necklace works up quickly and is light enough to wear comfortably, even in 100 degree heat. Plus, it's got all the bead chic necessary to dress up even the simplest summer dress.

10. A Bit of Beaded Bunting

Make way for the Red, White and Blue Beading! These cute Bit of Beaded Bunting beaded earrings are perfect for the Fourth of July, or for any summer's day!

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