This necklace started out as a simple pattern from Olive Humm, my teacher of beadweaving at Missenden Abbey. I made a mistake as I used two different sizes of seed beads and it began to spiral. So then I started adding embellishments and added 3 different rows plus a crystal bead and made another mistake. I had made the necklace 16.5" long but once I started adding the new rows, it got shorter, so then I had to open up one end where the clasp was, and remove the clasp and add more. But I think it worked and it was a very good lesson.
Anyway, it's still too hot to knit although I am working on a few cotton projects anyway.
I've decided to purchase some older bead magazines and cut down again on my knitting mags. I'm not overjoyed anyway with the new ones as they are so geared for the beginning knitter. The new Bead and button arrived yesterday and it looks excellent. From the Fall VK the only item I want to make is the shawl by Barbara Venishnick and I have a dk yarn from Hongkong that should be adequate although the color is a pale aqua. However, it's still too hot to get to it.
2 comments:
Hi Marian, your beading inspired me to make my first visit to my very local bead store. I had to use all my will power not to sign up for one of their beginner classes and start *another* hobby in addition to my huge stash of knitting & cross stitching. But, I am really enjoying watching your projects :) Bets in Chicagoland
Wow Marian,
I love that necklace!
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