Big Heart Necklace, Brooch, & Coaster Beading Pattern

Learn how to make three different beaded heart designs with this tutorial, all depending on the size of seed beads you use: fun heart-shaped coasters, a cheerful heart brooch, and a lovely heart pendant necklace.  Stitch it up with size 6/0 seed beads for sweet and classy heart-shaped coasters, size 11/0s to make a beautiful heart brooch, or size 15/0s to make a perfect beaded heart pendant. Your beaded "heart will go on and on," spreading love and cheer.

This detailed beading pattern includes a recommended materials list, bead color information, bead graphs, over 140 high-resolution full-color photos, and easy-to-follow step-by-step directions to ensure your success and enjoyment.

Finished Dimensions:

If using size 6/0 seed beads for the beaded coasters, the beaded heart measures approximately 3.75" x 3.75".  If using size 11/0 seed beads for the beaded brooch, the beaded heart measures approximately 2" x 2".  If using size 15/0 seed beads for the pendant, the beaded heart measures approximately 1.75" x 1.75"

Recommended Materials:

Coaster Materials:

- FireLine beading thread
- #12 beading needle
- Size 6/0 seed beads
- Flush cutter

Brooch Materials:

- FireLine beading thread
- #12 beading needle
- Size 11/0 seed beads
- Brooch bar pin 1" (25 mm) in length, preferably with (2) holes in the back
- Flush cutter

Necklace Materials:

- FireLine beading thread
- #12 beading needle
- Size 15/0 seed beads x (2) colors
- 4 mm closed jump ring
- Flexible beading wire
- Crimp tubes
- End clasps
- Crimper tool
- Flush cutter