Steps

• Step 1
  Cut a sheet of graph paper into an 8-1/2" square and glue to the back of a sheet of construction paper.



• Step 2
  Cut off the excess construction paper, leaving the graph paper square.
• Step 3
  Cut one 8-1/2" circle out of construction paper. Cut three more circles, each one at least 1" smaller than the previous.
• Step 4
  Center and trace the circles onto the graph paper. Draw dissecting lines, dividing your circles into 12-16 equal sections and creating guidelines for the design.



• Step 5
  Center and glue the circles onto the construction paper side of the paper. See our YouTube video for tips for easy centering.



• Step 6
  Poke holes through the paper where the dissecting lines and circles meet.



• Step 7
  Using colored pencils to match the colors of your craft thread, draw your mandala design on the graph paper, using the guidelines for reference.



• Step 8
  Select a color of craft thread matching one of the pencil lines and begin sewing the design, using the colored guidelines.



• Step 9
  Repeat until all colors have been stitched onto the paper, creating a mandala.



• Optional Tip
  Experiment with different color combinations.

Products Used

• Tapestry Needles
• Embroidery Thread
• Graph Paper