Tuesday 20 October 2009

Beads, beads, beads

During Beverly Gilbert's 'Wander with Colour' class, I almost finished one necklace in freeform netting, but I also wanted to learn how to do freeform peyote, so I began a freeform peyote necklace too. The first necklace wanders from turquoise through teal and green to chocolate brown, but I chose autumnal colours to wander through for this one.


I have been beading for days, and have finally finished it (I think! My beading needle broke and I took that as a sign!). I reckon it's been about 25 hours of beading, and I will not be giving it away or selling it - this is a heirloom piece as far as I am concerned! You can see more detail in this picture.


I would never have picked up a beading needle if I hadn't seen Beverly's wonderful work, and been inspired to take her classes, so - THANKS Beverly (I think!).

10 comments:

  1. WOW I wouldnt give it away either its beautiful !! what patience lol but well worth the effort

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  2. Oh my gosh, Adrienne - what an outstanding fall necklace!!! You go-girl!! I had such a great time at the workshop ~ now I have to finish all the 1/2-finished projects I have!!
    Sending love!

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  3. Stunning. Great heirloom piece and worth all the effort.

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  4. Hee hee - you're welcome Adrienne! Your piece is gorgeous and I'm tickled you have already completed 2 Wander with Color pieces! Hope you have a lovely outfit to go with.

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  5. Wow Adrienne! Congrats on your gorgeous bead work at Bev's Autumn Fest. I was able to come to the Friday workshop...my first attempt at beading...and you would have totally smoked me! :) (along with Dini) Beautiful colors.

    And thanks for visiting my blog...aren't the Bella Umbrellas neat?

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  6. Awesome job Adrienne! Isn't Beverly inspiring?
    I think you're right, an heirloom piece for sure!

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  7. Wow, wow and double wow! Your eyes mustve been sore from all that concentration not to mention your poor fingers! It really is a heirloom, absolutely gorgeous.

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  8. I'm appreciate your writing skill.Please keep on working hard.^^

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  9. A fantastic necklace, love it. I am so jealous, I would love to go on one of her workshops.

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