Crystal Needle Case Cover Tutorial

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Your needle case needs clothes too, and what better way to do that than with seed beads and crystals?!?! This video tutorial from PotomacBeads shows Allie making a fun and unique Crystal Needle Case Cover, which is just what you need to jazz up your own personal needle case. To purchase the materials featured in the tutorial, see the links below!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Crystal Needle Case Cover Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:•Wooden Needle case Cover, 1 Case •Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full, ~10 Grams •Potomac Crystal Rondelle 2x3mm - Jet, ~81 Pieces •Clear Glass Cabochon 14mm, 1 Piece

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare Your Materials: Gather all required materials and tools.
Start the 2-Drop Peyote Stitch: Begin with an even number of Miyuki 11/0 seed beads to create the base loop.
Add the First Row of Crystals: Integrate Potomac Crystal Rondelles between the seed bead rows.
Continue the Peyote Stitch: Add additional rows of seed beads, maintaining the 2-Drop Peyote technique.
Incorporate More Crystals: Follow the pattern, adding crystals at designated intervals for a blingy effect.
Finish the Cover: Complete the beading, ensuring the cover fits snugly around the needle case. Add a decorative cabochon on top for identifying the needle size.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Your needle case needs clothes too, and what better way to do that than with seed beads and crystals?!?! This video tutorial from PotomacBeads shows Allie making a fun and unique Crystal Needle Case Cover, which is just what you need to jazz up your own personal needle case. To purchase the materials featured in the tutorial, see the links below!

Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & materials:•Wooden Needle case Cover, 1 Case •Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Labrador Full, ~10 Grams •Potomac Crystal Rondelle 2x3mm - Jet, ~81 Pieces •Clear Glass Cabochon 14mm, 1 Piece

Project Steps

Prepare Your Materials: Gather all required materials and tools.
Start the 2-Drop Peyote Stitch: Begin with an even number of Miyuki 11/0 seed beads to create the base loop.
Add the First Row of Crystals: Integrate Potomac Crystal Rondelles between the seed bead rows.
Continue the Peyote Stitch: Add additional rows of seed beads, maintaining the 2-Drop Peyote technique.
Incorporate More Crystals: Follow the pattern, adding crystals at designated intervals for a blingy effect.
Finish the Cover: Complete the beading, ensuring the cover fits snugly around the needle case. Add a decorative cabochon on top for identifying the needle size.