It has been so long since I made a brick stitch pattern for my blog and YouTube. I am in full summer gardening mode so I have opted to recreate a simple and elegant pansy flower in brick stitch. I mean, it could also be a viola if you like seeing as they look very similar!
The joy of this tutorial is that it is very beginner friendly as I literally stitch every bead on camera.
As with most of my brick stitch tutorials, I have a free pdf pattern available. The video tutorial is linked just below this.
Tools and Supplies
Before we get started on the tutorial, I will cover the beads and supplies I have used to make my brick stitch pansies.
- Delica size 11 in Purple Iris DB004
- Delica size 11 in Duracoat Opaque Dark Orchid DB2139
- Delica size 11 Sparkling Purple Lined DB906
- Delica size 11 Opaque Canary Yellow DB1132
- Delica size 11 Opaque White DB200
- Beading thread
- Beading needle
You will also need the beading pattern and/or video tutorial.
If you are choosing your own colour scheme for this pattern them aim to get a good contrast between the bead colours. Pansies have very distinct patterning and high contrast beads really help to show this off. Also, choose a lovely bright yellow for the flower centre for an added pop of colour and contrast.
Brick Stitch Pansy Tutorial
If you enjoy brick stitch then do check out my other brick stitch tutorials. I have wide selection from hearts to pumpkins!
Colour Choice
Pansies come in a variety of colours so let yourself have fun when it comes to making yours. If you wish to go bright, then opt for yellow but if you want a softer look then pale blue would look lovely. Pansies often have petals of different colours ; yellow at the front with blue or purple petals behind.
I pulled out some pink and red beads from my Delica collection that I thought would look lovely. These were Matte Rose, Matte Red AB and Transparent Dark Red. The white and yellow beads would have remained that same. I am still tempted to go back and bead them into pansies. It really was a close call between these and the purple beads I chose for this tutorial.
How To Use The Brick Stitch Pansies
I have opted to make my pansies into a necklace. They would also look lovely as earrings. They could also make a beautiful bracelet. I also considered adding wire stems to them. This way, I could pop them into a little vase.
They would also look lovely strung together like bunting to add personality to a shelf.
If you have any brick stitch patterns that you would like to see in the future then let me know.
Hannah x
The Artisan Duck 
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