SQUARE BIRD HOUSE
Copyright 2003 by Yoshie Marubashi

Approximate finishing size --- 7/8" to 1" square --- 1-1/4" height
Necklace rope --- 26" long
Technical level --- Intermediate
Technique --- TUBULAR PEYOTE STITCH, HERRINGBONE ROPE, FLAT, CIRCULAR PEYOTE STITCH

Materials
#11 DLICA beads --- Assorted color ( use only shiny color, or only matt finished color. Don't mix it . There are size different.)
#11 seed beads --- assorted color
#14 seed beads --- small amount, use for adjustment
#15 seed beads --- small amount, use for adjustment
#12 beading needle
NYMO D thread ( bobbin ) or C - LON Thread --- matching with beads color
NYMO B thread ( bobbin ) matching with beads color
1 small bird alight top of roof, 1 medium bird sit on a nest
Flower beads --- assorted color and shape
Leaf beads --- assorted color and shape
2 Large hole beads --- wood or glass, 3/8" --- 1/4" diameter
3 Round beads --- eggs in a nest, 3/16" diameter
Basic beading kit (scissors, bees wax, work matt, clear nail polish - use as glue, lighter or thread burner, cutting pliers)

ATTENTION

Change color beads. There is step up end of each row.
Avoid too long or too short and irregular beads. There are same MIYUKI DELICA brads but matt finished beads are little smaller than shiny beads. So don't mix it for this project.

PREPARATION

NYMO D ( bobbin ) thread cut 80" long, through #12 needle leave it.
SINGLE and wax it. Or this case you can use C-LON thread SINGLE. Put stopper beads ( see General information Diagram d ) leave thread 5" long tail. Start from House wall. See color Photo or you chose your own color. This project should be stiff, so you pull thread tight.