Two WIPs

Two patterns from Bead and Button. I got bored half way through the pink one and started the other!

The Thursday Night Project - 6 November

This is the beginnings of the pearl (glass!) bracelet that I wanted to make. The design was going to be a two row, right angle weave cuff with additional embellishment. The right angle weave was made with large and small pearls and then the hole created was filled with a medium pearl surrounded by two seed beads.



And the above two photos are the finished article.

Finished Berry Cuff

This cuff is the same as the one I called the 'Egyptian' cuff. It is from the 'Bead and Button' book I posted about further down in this blog. I really love the effect with the berry coloured beads. It was quicker to make this time too, as I know what I am doing, so need to refer to the instructions less. I also made this one a bit closer fitting so it sits more like a cuff than a bracelet.

Bits and Bobs...

Well, I have been very busy this week, but don't have much to show for it. I cut up the green and blue wave bracelet as I decided I didn't like the finished article. I started making another one without the size 6 beads but gave up half way through! I am making another cuff (like the Egyptian one but in berry colours) which is looking fantastic so far but is not finished.

Finally, I went to my course today and we made ear-rings with brick stitch and fringing. For some reason, I just couldn't get the look I really wanted. I ended up with a passable attempt but am going to take a break for a day or before making up the pair for the final coursework.

So, no pictures at the moment but I hope to have the cuff finished later today...

Beading Day Yesterday

I had my monthly beading day yesterday and we did Herringbone stitch. It was really enjoyable and here is what I made...

The flat cuff piece has 3mm faceted beads put randomly into the work and it is really effective. The 'lumpy' piece will be a bracelet or necklace, although I don't like the colours on me. It will be going in my Folksy shop when it is finished.

Of course, when I got home, I had to have a play. My husband and son had not seen me all day, so a few more hours wouldn't hurt would it!? I thought about making another flat cuff in blues and greens as there is a 'Seaside Challenge' on the Crafter...oo forum. I thought that this would fit the bill nicely.

A 'Ndebele' cuff bracelet

I got this pattern from a book (see pictures) but didn't have enough of the right beads, so had to adapt the pattern. Also, it was meant to be a continuous cuff, not a bracelet, but I didn't want something that I would have to wear half way up my arm. I really love how it turned out. The first stage was a little weak and flimsy, but the size 11s really did add the stability.