Solid Easter Egg Beading Pattern

Learn how to stitch up these bright and bold "Solid Easter Eggs," a super spring project that will add a festive touch to your Easter decor that you’ll be able to enjoy for years to come. Display your sparkling solid-colored eggs in a simple bowl or grass-filled basket, on an egg holder, or “laid” on your table as unique and elegant decor for your Easter brunch. You can even include them as special keepsake gifts for loved ones in Easter baskets. This beaded egg pattern is a great Easter beading project for all skill levels and will bring hours of enjoyment. Note: This "Solid Easter Egg" is stitched with a different design than our coordinating "Striped Easter Egg" design and our "Elegant Easter Egg" design. This project is the fastest and easiest of the three Easter Egg designs, with an easy, repeatable process for most of the project. Pair these solid eggs with the Striped Easter Eggs" and/or our "Elegant Easter Eggs" for a stunning assortment.

This detailed beading pattern includes a recommended materials list, bead color information, over 85 high-resolution full-color photos, and easy-to-follow step-by-step directions to ensure your success and enjoyment. We also included optional abbreviated instructions for advanced beaders or for those who have completed the project and want to make more beaded eggs.

Finished Dimensions:

The finished beaded Easter egg measures approximately 2.75” tall x 2” wide (7 x 5.1 cm).

Recommended Materials:

- 4 lb FireLine beading thread
- #12 long beading needle
- Size 11/0 seed beads x (3) colors
- Glue dots - we used small 5 mm or 8 mm Scotch permanent adhesive dots
- 2.5" x 1.75" (6.3 x 4.4 cm) wooden egg - we purchased our wooden eggs from Woodpeckers on Amazon - here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UGA9VN6
- Flexible tape measure
- Acrylic paint or gesso - we used white
- (optional) Clear spray used to seal the painted eggs - we used Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Spray
- Paintbrush
- Palette or shallow container to pour your paint in
- Paper plate to set your egg on as you paint it
- Paper towels for cleanup
- Flush cutter