It hasn't been the greatest past couple of weeks for me. First pulling a muscle in my neck, then burning 2 of my much needed fingers, and finally dealing with migraines and other minor health issues.
It's not fun getting older! lol
When I've been able, I've managed bezelling a Swarovski rivoli, completing 15 peyote bead tubes for a Bead-A-Long project in a Facebook group I'm in, and learning how to do bead embroidery. (photo's posted as soon as I'm able). :)
Of course I've always wanted to do bead embroidery, and thought there was much more to it. Now on the beginning steps, I'm finding that isn't the case.
I didn't go all out and buy a bunch of specific supplies just in case I either didn't get the hang of it, or simply didn't like doing it, so I used less expensive items to learn on that are also just as efficient. Simple things like felt, various beads (which do not necessarily need to be precise in shape & size), and glass decorative stones, like what you would place in flower vases or bowls.
I found that learning something new, especially when it may require many supplies that you don't normally use, is always best to attempt it first with items that are of a lesser quality. You may not get the exact look you want, but it will give you the ability to learn how the process is done.
The pendant I've started is far from done, but for now I'd say I'm off to a good start. :)
Peyote beaded tubes are adorable and can be used in so many different ways.
Although I didn't need to make all 15 different beads, I chose to do so just so I could see the patterns taking shape as I was stitching them. Special thanks to Carolyn Cross DeGroff for providing the Bead-A-Long patterns & tips. She is an amazing bead artist, designer and instructor (at least in the group). Very helpful and encouraging, which us less experienced beaders crave.
I know the stitch well, and is one of my favorites to do. I just never could come up with my own patterns that would enable me to have them join together seamlessly. I'm kind of lousy at that still, lol.
So, now I must go and continue on my quest of learning and producing.
Have a great week! :)
It's not fun getting older! lol
When I've been able, I've managed bezelling a Swarovski rivoli, completing 15 peyote bead tubes for a Bead-A-Long project in a Facebook group I'm in, and learning how to do bead embroidery. (photo's posted as soon as I'm able). :)
Of course I've always wanted to do bead embroidery, and thought there was much more to it. Now on the beginning steps, I'm finding that isn't the case.
I didn't go all out and buy a bunch of specific supplies just in case I either didn't get the hang of it, or simply didn't like doing it, so I used less expensive items to learn on that are also just as efficient. Simple things like felt, various beads (which do not necessarily need to be precise in shape & size), and glass decorative stones, like what you would place in flower vases or bowls.
I found that learning something new, especially when it may require many supplies that you don't normally use, is always best to attempt it first with items that are of a lesser quality. You may not get the exact look you want, but it will give you the ability to learn how the process is done.
The pendant I've started is far from done, but for now I'd say I'm off to a good start. :)
Peyote beaded tubes are adorable and can be used in so many different ways.
Although I didn't need to make all 15 different beads, I chose to do so just so I could see the patterns taking shape as I was stitching them. Special thanks to Carolyn Cross DeGroff for providing the Bead-A-Long patterns & tips. She is an amazing bead artist, designer and instructor (at least in the group). Very helpful and encouraging, which us less experienced beaders crave.
I know the stitch well, and is one of my favorites to do. I just never could come up with my own patterns that would enable me to have them join together seamlessly. I'm kind of lousy at that still, lol.
So, now I must go and continue on my quest of learning and producing.
Have a great week! :)
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