Looking for your next creative project? If you're new to DIY beading or want to try combining different techniques, this beautiful Beaded Butterfly Bag Charm is a fun place to start.

Join Nichole Vogelsinger of Wild Boho as she shows you how to create a one of a kind butterfly charm using John Bead Czech seed beads, embroidery, cross stitch, Good Felt, and colorful accent beads.

You'll learn how layering different materials creates texture, dimension, and a finished piece you'll be proud to clip onto a handbag, backpack, or tote.

This Michaels class is designed to inspire creativity while introducing techniques you can use in many future bead embroidery projects. Whether you're building your bead collection or looking for a relaxing weekend project, you'll find plenty of ideas to explore.

In this class you'll learn:

• How to combine bead embroidery and cross stitch in one project

• Tips for working with John Bead Good Felt and Aida cloth

• How to layer beads, fabric, and embroidery for added texture

• Finishing techniques for creating a durable bag charm

Download the free project pattern and supply list to follow along.

About Nichole Vogelsinger

Nichole Vogelsinger is an artist and author living in scenic Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with her husband and two sons. Coming from a family of creatives, Nichole’s passion for fibers, beads, and fabric started early. In 2012, she developed her signature embroidery hoop designs, combining fabric and intricate embellishments, which she shares with a global audience on Instagram (@wildboho). Her free-spirited approach—balancing chaos and control—encourages stitchers to explore creativity without limits.

Nichole creates video content and classes for John Bead and produces tutorials on her own YouTube channel, sharing her expertise with a wider community. She regularly teaches embroidery workshops across the U.S. and is the author of three books: Boho Embroidery: Modern Projects from Traditional Stitches, Boho Embroidery: The Pattern Collection, and her latest release, Needles Out! (2024). For more information, visit her at www.wildboho.com.

Here is a link to many of her other free tutorials for John Bead.

Here is a link to the entire John Bead for Michaels Stores collection.