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Post by michelle on Apr 11, 2021 21:36:02 GMT -6
I finished my first bead embroidered necklace, except that I need to redo the bail.  I had initially thought to do a brick stitch bail, but I got in a hurry so did this simple three strand. I do like it but it’s badly made. The strands are too loose and I accidentally added a pink bead. 🤣 But I’m pretty pleased with it overall.   |
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Post by caeterle on Apr 12, 2021 3:42:35 GMT -6
It's beautiful and impressive, Michelle! Well done. I can't wait seeing more of your bead embroidery, it definitely looks like you are hooked. Have you already picked an outfit to go with it? I wouldn't worry about the pink bead. Do you know the term spirit beads? If not, click through to the blog post. |
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Post by gbobmi on Apr 12, 2021 7:56:35 GMT -6
Beautiful, Michelle! I don't see the pink bead, so it must be in an inconspicuous place. I love the colors!
I agree, it can be your spirit bead!
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Post by Irith-Rita on Apr 12, 2021 8:47:22 GMT -6
So beautiful! A work of art!
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Post by michelle on Apr 12, 2021 17:43:10 GMT -6
Thank you so much ladies!
Ha! Spirit bead - I love it. I actually only noticed the “spirit bead” on the photos. Otherwise, I didn’t see it either. As for outfits, Cat, I had to order a top. LOL!
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Post by DawninCal on Apr 20, 2021 10:20:17 GMT -6
I don't know how I missed this thread. Well, yes I do, I'm more scattered than usual these days. That turned out beautifully, Michelle! You should be very proud of what you've created; it's really lovely. Cat's spirit bead reminds me of something I've heard about the rug weavers in the Middle East. They purposefully weave a wrong colored thread into their work as a reminder that nothing made by human hands is perfect. I believe I've also heard the same thing about Native Americans and their basket weaving.  Dawn |
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Post by gbobmi on Apr 21, 2021 7:01:14 GMT -6
And Native Americans put a "lazy line" into their weavings for the same reason, yes.
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Post by michelle on Apr 21, 2021 11:16:22 GMT -6
Thanks so much, Dawn!
Interesting reasoning behind the weaving of the wrong color thread into the rugs in the Middle East - and Native American weavers. But your point is well taken!
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Post by Irith-Rita on Apr 21, 2021 15:02:55 GMT -6
Thanks so much, Dawn! Interesting reasoning behind the weaving of the wrong color thread into the rugs in the Middle East - and Native American weavers. But your point is well taken! This is the explanation I received from the shop owner for a mistake in the handmade carpet I bought a few years ago. Otherwise the quality is rather high. Even my cat didn't succeed in ruining it. |
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