Bring a fresh burst of color to your home with this charming beaded citrus fruit hoop art designed by Nichole Vogelsinger of Wild Boho for Michaels.

In this step-by-step tutorial, Nichole shows you how to create bright citrus inspired bead embroidery using simple materials and easy techniques. Whether you're new to bead embroidery or looking for a fun afternoon project, these cheerful lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruit make beautiful seasonal décor, wall art, or handmade gifts.

In this class you'll learn:

• How to transfer the pattern onto fabric

• Tips for choosing beads and embroidery supplies

• Basic bead embroidery techniques

• How to build colorful citrus designs one bead at a time

This project by Nichole Vogelsinger features John Bead Czech seed beads and Miyuki seed beads, along with our Goodthread and other products. Whether you are new to bead embroidery or looking for a fresh way to combine your favorite techniques, this class offers plenty of inspiration.

Download the free PDF pattern and supply list here.

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.