Mill Hill

Mill Hill is primarily known for their wide selection of glass beads. They also have some embroidery fabrics, perforated paper, and patterns for beaded needlework.

Bead Descriptions:

Seed Beads: Seed beads are small beads that are almost round in shape. Mill Hill Seed Beads range in size 15/0 ( Mill Hill Petite Glass Beads ) to size 11/0 ( Mil Hill Glass Seed Beads, Mill Hill Antique Glass Seed Beads, Mill Hill Frosted Glass Seed Beads and Mill Hill Crayon Beads ).

Magnifica Beads: Magnifica beads are cylindrical beads with large holes and thin walls. They are very uniform in size and shape. Most commonly used in Bead Weaving.

Bugle Beads: Bugle beads are cut glass cane in a variety of colors and finishes. The diameter of the bugle beads is 2.5 mm and equivalent to a size 11/0 seed bead.

Pebble Beads: Pebble Beads are large beads, almost round in shape.
They are 5.5 mm in size, equivalent to a size 3/0 bead.

Pony Beads: Pony beads include size 6/0 and 8/0 beads.
They are mostly used for knitting and crocheting.

Bead Sizes: Beads are measured across at the widest point on the outside of the bead.
Mill Hill Glass Seed Beads are: 2.5 mm
Mill Hill Glass Magnifica Beads are: 2.25 mm
Mill Hill Glass Small Bugle Beads are: 2.5 mm & 6 mm Long
Mill Hill Glass Medium Bugle Beads are: 2.5 mm & 9 mm Long
Mill Hill Glass Large Bugle Beads are: 2.5 mm & 14 mm Long
Mill Hill Petite Glass Seed Beads are: 2 mm
Mill Hill Glass Pebble Beads are: 5.5 mm
Mill Hill Pony Beads size 6/0 are: 4mm
Mill Hill Pony Beads size 8/0 are: 3mm