I have posted week two earrings on the AJE Challenge pinterest board here. This weeks make use a deliberately mismatched pair of beads from Dee Elgie - her facebook page is www.facebook.com/cherryobsidia. Here's a quick view of the earrings. I used commercially produced glass beads which came on the front of Making Jewellery magazine - just right for what I needed. Now ... what shall I do for next weeks make? I have some gorgeous lampworked beads from another two artisans, and some delightful ceramic hearts which were specially made for me! Watch this space ...
I have just finished another trial from next issue of my-creative diva, but can't tell you what it is just yet! It will be out in another four weeks time.
This week has been about sewing as well. I did a trial sewing demo yesterday at a local fabric retailer, just to get some reaction and test it out. It was about fairly simple things - hems and seams and finishes. However, my teaching background kicked in so I made lots of samples beforehand so that I could discuss them with the ladies - and gentlemen! - who watched. There was lots of interest and several stitchers have gone away to try bound seams.
I also made a quick apron for myself to wear, rather than get covered in thread ends. I used some grey & cream fabric - mattress ticking, which I have had in my stash since I worked in a textile mill. Its a lovely quality, with a slight glazed finish. I used commercially made bias binding in red to finish the arm edge and the large pocket. I didn't have time to make a padded pin cushion to attach, but just made a little pad that I fixed on with a big safety pin! It has ties and neck-strap made form the same ticking.
I love it! So I may make another for my beading activities. That large pocket was excellent.
Next week ..... I'll be looking at shamballas, macrame and kumihimo. I enjoy mixing textiles with jewellery, and hopefully I'll be doing a beaded bib necklace too! I'm carrying on with playing with the new range of buttons from Do-Crafts, they are such fun, and such great value! Big pack buttons will show you! Since I don't do papercraft (yet ...) I would use those in jewellery and other craft projects.
Love those colourful earrings!
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ReplyDeleteWelcome to 'Blogland' Maggie :)
ReplyDeleteI really do need to get a shake on and update mine as it's been neglected for much too long. Hopefully I can remember how lol!
Look forward to seeing what you're crafty fingers are getting up to.
Luv'n'Stuff
Max
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Thanks Max ... I am still a beginner ... so forgive me any mistakes! Mx
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