Brick stitch is one of our favorite bead weaving techniques and we’ve got a great Artbeads Cafe episode all about the ins and outs of brick stitch! With this episode, you’ll see how to start the stitch with a ladder stitch, how to increase and decrease the stitch, and even how to move your thread to the right position when necessary. After watching the episode, make sure to read to the end of this post to find out how to enter for your chance to win TOHO Aiko seed beads to start your own brick stitch creations.�
This video is a great way to get started with a simple technique that allows you to make all kinds of shapes, just like the examples shown! Looking for the Brick Stitch PDF Diagram Cheri mentions at the end of the video? You can find it right here. Print it out as a handy guide while you stitch. If you want to make your own brick stitch designs, like Cheri’s kitty or Cynthia’s geometric diamond, make sure to download and print our free seed bead graph paper.�
With this graph paper, you can color in your own designs. We have graph paper for different stitches and you can also choose between graph paper for cylinder or round seed beads. It’s a great way to sketch out the seed bead ideas you have floating in your head.�
Our favorite seed beads to use when making brick stitch creations are TOHO Aiko seed beads. These cylinder seed beads are so precise and consistent they are nicknamed, “The Perfect Bead”. We want to give away these beads to you! One lucky winner will receive six different TOHO Aiko colors, perfect for brick stitching. To enter, just follow the prompts below and make sure to leave a comment in the comments section with what you would brick stitch using these beads.�
a Rafflecopter giveawayWe’ll pick a winner on June 27th, 2019. Good luck everyone!�
would love to win some extra beads.
Love working with beads that fit so beautifully together. I hope i win love the colors
How wonderful of you!
These are wonderful beads, I just finished stitching a peyote stitch bracelet using Aiko beads and it is a little beauty! Thanks for offering us a chance at winning.
Love your videos! They really inspire me to create and they make me aware of materials that I’ve never used before.
Can’t wait to make baby gifts with these great ideas!
I have never done brick stitch, but I love geometric shapes. Plus I would like to try making things you find in nature like butterflies & flowers.
I discovered the brick stitch last week and love it! I’ve already used your graph paper to design some holiday pieces and geometric pieces. I can’t wait to try to make cute characters, too!
Thanks for the instructions & patterns
Thanks for the videos and ideas!
I have watched a previous video about “seed bead cuties”. I have made “Horten“ the elephant for my sister, and a cactus for my niece. I have made a bunny and 3 chicks for a purse fob at Easter time. Making these little creations are so addictive, I love it! Using the Aiko beads would be a huge treat. I attended the Bead & Button show for the first time this year, and used the Aiko beads for the first time…AWESOME beads! I want to make something for my other niece next, she likes Marvel characters, Batman is a favorite. So, I am thinking a bat…I can hardly wait! 😊🦇🐘🐇🐥
I have purchased several different colors of Aiko beads, but I have not used them yet. This video, ideas, and graph papers will help me get started.
Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! I have never tried the Toho Aiko seed beads and would love to have a chance to do so. I’d like to try graphing a pair of diamond-shaped earrings, or that cute little bluebird of happiness pattern!
I have watched a previous episode about “seed bead cuties” and I love making them! I have made many “cuties” already, using the printable graph paper. My favorite “cuties” include a rooster, a hen, and a cute puppy face! I would love to make more, and using Aiko beads would make it so much easier!
I have never used the TOKO Aiko Seed Beads before. I would love to make a necklace and armpiece for the doll I am making. I hope to win some beads. Thank you for giving me the chance.
I haven’t made anything yet using the taho aiko seed beads. But I would like to make something similar to the watering can pin. I purchase alot of beads from art beads and always been satisfied with the beads ordered and the fast way in delivering them.
I have watched the Artbeads seed bead cutie video previously. My Mom inspired me to make some cuties,I have printed off Artbeads’ graph paper and I have made several different thinks using it. I have made watermelon slices, ice cream cone, kawaii sushi, gold fish, and gnomes!!!! I would love to try making a seed bead cutie with the TOHO Aiko beads !!!!
Would love to try Aiko beads. I’d make a bracelet with them
Toho Beads…all the possibilities!!
I would love to try all the designs posted.
I’ve never tried Aikos. Would like to see how they compare with Delicas.
Awesome giveaway! I’d love to try any of these patterns! I’m new to this type of beading! 😀
it would be a wonderful treat to win such lovely beads my birthday is in August so it would be an early special present for my 63rd birthday. Bea
I’d make a pair of earrings with a matching pendant.
I’d like to start a new beading style. These would be a great start. Already downloaded the graph paper to start thinking of designs!
I would love to try and brick stitch on a bead or frame earring project. Haven’t tried these cylinder beads yet.
Love brick stitch and would love to win!
I would like to make a bracelet,
I’d like to make the geometric with tassel necklace. It’s so pretty!
I have really enjoyed watching your videos. I have actually been able to make and bring my creations to co-workers who love them. I love being able to see a video and create from it.
Right now I’m into my loom, making bracelets. I haven’t played too much with cylinder beads.
I love working with cylinder beads! Primarily make earrings and bracelets using them.
i never had this before but i would make an anklet.
I would love to create earrings and little charms for my loved ones of their favorite Pokemon, Star Wars, and Disney characters.
Artbeads has amazing tutorials, so clear and easy to understand and follow!♥
Would love to win.
How fun!
Yay!! Seed baeds
Haven’t tried Aiko seed beads, but love the way they look. I also have never tried Brick stitch. I did have someone ask if I could make a Thunderbird. Just might have to try after watching the video.
Would love to add some seed beads to my stash, so I can make bracelets for my family & friends.
I’d like to try some flower sculptures with the new beads. Love peyote stitch with delicas! These look like fun.
I am brick stitching around beads to make earrings. love these colors
Artbeads is the bomb!!!
I would make small key chain decorations.
those beads would be perfect for a bracelet i designed a few weeks ago.
Would love to make geometric shape for a pendant
Earrings, earrings, earrings♥️
I’m new to brick stitching and would love to make some cute animals using this technique.
Bracelet to wear for my 40th wedding anniversary vow renewal ceremony!
I haven’t learned brick stitch yet, so I would probably use these to make one of the designs from the website first 🙂