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Name: Jean Hot Springs Vlg, AR, DeLand, F      rocklady Mar 15, 2018 9:04 AM CST |
| At the ripe old age of 79 my daughter-in-law took me to a meeting of her bead society. I was terrified the night before, hoping I wouldn't make a complete fool of myself as I was having trouble even threading a needle when she helped me and my daughter complete a very simple bracelet. I caught on pretty quickly and from then on I was hooked, and I even got much better at threading a needle! Time went by and I spent a lot of time on Pinterest and watching videos. Here are some of my favorites:   If there is anyone who also loves to bead, I would be happy to see your creations. Any day you wake up on the sunny side of the grass is a good day. "The moving hand writes and having writ moves on. Neither all thy piety nor all thy wit can lure it back to cancel half a line nor all thy tears wash out a word of it." The Rubiyat by Omar Khayyam |
Name: Rosie HILLSBOROUGH, NC (Zone 7b) If it sparkles - I'm there!        MISSINGROSIE Mar 15, 2018 9:17 AM CST |
| Lovely work jean.. do you work under a magnifier? I love the tubular attachment idea on the back end of the pendants These..  And I love the colors and design! Don't squat with yer spurs on! People try to turn back their "odometers." Not me. I want people to know 'why' I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved |
Name: Karen New Mexico (Zone 7b)             plantmanager Mar 15, 2018 9:35 AM CST |
| Wow, Jean, I'm impressed! Your work is gorgeous. That first set must have taken you a very long time to make! You could design and make some OOAK collector pieces to sell. I've also been exposed to beading through my daughter, but the things I've made are much simpler. I also dabbled in Chainmaille on my own and made a few things.      I also have fun using my seashells in jewelry. They're not beaded.  Handcrafted Coastal Inspired Art SeaMosaics! |
Name: Jean Hot Springs Vlg, AR, DeLand, F rocklady Mar 15, 2018 10:05 AM CST |
Wow, @platmanager. You have some beautiful pieces there. Several years ago, I found some sand dollars and made some necklaces with them.    @MISSINGROSIE It took a long time, but it is one of my favorites. When the family gets together I always take a bunch to give away but the sign on this one is "Not For Sale".  Any day you wake up on the sunny side of the grass is a good day. "The moving hand writes and having writ moves on. Neither all thy piety nor all thy wit can lure it back to cancel half a line nor all thy tears wash out a word of it." The Rubiyat by Omar Khayyam |
Name: Karen New Mexico (Zone 7b) plantmanager Mar 15, 2018 10:30 AM CST |
| I don't blame you for not wanting to sell that beautiful set! You're a pro at it. I've just dabbled at it. I have a lot of ideas, but too many different interests and not enough time. Handcrafted Coastal Inspired Art SeaMosaics! |
Name: Jean Hot Springs Vlg, AR, DeLand, F rocklady Mar 15, 2018 11:04 AM CST |
@plantmanager Too many projects, too little time. That is me, too! Since gardening is off the table for a little while, I make my own flowers to enjoy.   Any day you wake up on the sunny side of the grass is a good day. "The moving hand writes and having writ moves on. Neither all thy piety nor all thy wit can lure it back to cancel half a line nor all thy tears wash out a word of it." The Rubiyat by Omar Khayyam |
Name: Betty MN zone 4             daylilydreams Mar 15, 2018 11:47 AM CST |
Both of you ladies have talent for making lovely pieces.  I purchases a kit for making jewelry not beading like you do before the holidays, it is still packaged up. If you want to be happy for a lifetime plant a garden! Faith is the postage stamp on our prayers! Betty MN Zone4 AHS member |
Name: Jean Hot Springs Vlg, AR, DeLand, F rocklady Mar 15, 2018 12:32 PM CST |
| @daylilydreams I have some of those, too! @MISSINGROSIE Forgot to answer your question about using a magnifier. I don't use one but I bought the greatest magnification "cheaters" at Walmart which I have strewn all over the house. My expensive prescription glasses don't cut it. Any day you wake up on the sunny side of the grass is a good day. "The moving hand writes and having writ moves on. Neither all thy piety nor all thy wit can lure it back to cancel half a line nor all thy tears wash out a word of it." The Rubiyat by Omar Khayyam |
Name: Karen New Mexico (Zone 7b) plantmanager Mar 15, 2018 3:55 PM CST |
| When I do counted cross stitch I have magnifying goggles I use. I also have a nice stand magnifier/light that I use when I sit on a sofa or chair. Handcrafted Coastal Inspired Art SeaMosaics! |
Name: Jean Hot Springs Vlg, AR, DeLand, F rocklady Mar 15, 2018 4:05 PM CST |
| Karen, I have never attempted counted cross stitch, but our oldest daughter has been doing it for years and has done some beautiful pieces. Any day you wake up on the sunny side of the grass is a good day. "The moving hand writes and having writ moves on. Neither all thy piety nor all thy wit can lure it back to cancel half a line nor all thy tears wash out a word of it." The Rubiyat by Omar Khayyam |
Name: Karen New Mexico (Zone 7b) plantmanager Mar 16, 2018 9:14 AM CST |
| It's fun, but to do the 22 or 24 count cloth you really do have to use magnifiers. The smallest counts are what appeals to me. I've given most of my cross stitch supplies and books to my daughters and they do it when they have time. Handcrafted Coastal Inspired Art SeaMosaics! |
Name: Jean Hot Springs Vlg, AR, DeLand, F rocklady Mar 16, 2018 9:29 AM CST |
I have a problem with written directions. I tried following directions and ripped out a bracelet three times before I realized how it was supposed to be done!  My grandmother was the same way. She couldn't follow crochet instructions, but show her a piece and she could duplicate it.Any day you wake up on the sunny side of the grass is a good day. "The moving hand writes and having writ moves on. Neither all thy piety nor all thy wit can lure it back to cancel half a line nor all thy tears wash out a word of it." The Rubiyat by Omar Khayyam |
Name: Karen New Mexico (Zone 7b) plantmanager Mar 16, 2018 10:34 AM CST |
| I find it easier to watch youtubes or have someone show me something rather than read complicated directions. Handcrafted Coastal Inspired Art SeaMosaics! |
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