To bead or not to bead

I never thought that I’d ever be attracted to beading, but I saw some gorgeous beading in  combination with Crazy Quilting, so I had to try.

And what do you know? I’m really enjoying it! I got myself a strong light with a magnifying glass, so I can see what I’m doing and thread a needle. I guess the process is slow and meticulous, and it settles me down.

Here’s a WIP:

I am taking an online class with Joggles. Learning beading from a PDF is NOT the way to go. But I’m also taking a real life class next month.

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The colorful Klimt like beads are from Artist Cellars. Waving, Lisa…

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In my travels, I also found this little crochet bag for $1.99, so I had to alter it, of course. Everything is recycled.

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And inside, there was this tiny pouch with a 25c coin. For those emergencies when you need to get to the phone? My ex-mother-in-law used to travel with a Euro coin in her shirt pocket, enough to buy herself a Metro ticket  if she ever lost her purse!!!! Funny memories. CIMG4805

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8 comments:

  1. Janet GhioSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    darling little bag

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  2. LaurieSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Welcome to CQI! Love your blog, and that bag is awesome. I'll have to keep my eyes open more often when I'm out!

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  3. Barbara DeLisleSeptember 25, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Love beading too - just never enough time- your beading is lovely

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  4. Rita A.September 25, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    My first thought was . . . There she goes again!
    You are so brave in trying new things and with such wonderful results.

    Love the heart

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  5. LisaSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Hi Sox, your CQ'ed heart is gorgeous! And that little bag is adorable. I cannot believe that it took so long for you to get your beads, aiye yi yi. It would have been quicker by donkey. Can I steal the little close up and post it on facebook? Or you can... :-)

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  6. teriNovember 13, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I love beading too, but I don't know how to do it. My mom used to be very good with it. I'll be watching your progress with interest.

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  7. kareninkenaiNovember 29, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    gorgeous bag, Sox... you can tell from my "beading" section in my blog that I, too, enjoy beading... used to and have so many! LOL - this is wonderful. karen

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  8. Mary R.December 28, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    hello Sox,,, The Asain ladies are breath taking and I love all your sewen stuff you have a the clech pursh are fabousssssssssssssssssss ..
    MaryRedford

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