Berthe

Project and Sample by Kate Richbourg

Back in 2022, Drea created an amazing SuperDuo necklace we call Fair Isle, stitching SuperDuos into hexagon shapes and connecting them to form a striking necklace centerpiece.

Kate has taken inspiration from that idea and given it a decidedly French twist for Berthe. Using our September SuperDuo Mix- Self Portrait, individual beadwoven components are stitched together and finished with a grosgrain ribbon to tie it around the neck, creating a richly textured statement necklace inspired by Berthe Morisot's self-portrait.

The design evokes the adornment Morisot wears in the painting, from the black grosgrain ribbon tied around her neck to the soft, floral feeling of the stitched motifs on her gown. The colors in the mix reflect that wonderfully painterly quality that makes the piece feel both artistic and wearable.

Created for Kate's birthday month, Berthe is feminine, chic, a little dramatic, and destined to become a signature piece.

Bonus Projects: Bracelet & Earrings

Kate went a little extra for this series (in the best way!) and created two bonus projects — a bracelet and a pair of earrings — so you can make a full Berthe set.

How-to videos for both bonus projects are available in the live video above.

Earrings — For this design, Kate used:

• Figaro- Bright Silver Chain by the Foot
• Prism Point Pendant - Gold Plate Hazelnut Enamel
• Large Hole 8mm Melons- Etched Sky Blue Gold AB
• Shepherd's Hook Ear Wires- Bright Gold (3 pair)

Supply tip: Grabbing two tubes of the September SuperDuo Mix will give you plenty to work with across all three projects. Or, if you already have a stash, pull a few extra colors you love from the mix or your own collection!

Please join us as our worldwide community gathers on Facebook and YouTube at 10:30am Pacific Time on September 2nd, 2026. It's so much fun to go live with us and bead together! After the live broadcast the video will be available above.

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