I’m still just getting started on the new medallion pendant, but I’m loving the colors so far. Before I get any further, I’ll have to clean up that bead spill! I’ve recently switched to Nymo for embroidery, and although the technique doesn’t really call for conditioning, I find that the extra stretch involved in waxing the thread really helps. Plus the beeswax smells divine.
I’m also testing out colors for a new collar idea. It’s a spring/summer palette with yellow, pink and chartreuse, inspired by 1960’s patterns. We’ll see how it goes!
What are you making this week?
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Yellow, Pink and Chartreuse - that is very fresh and Spring like.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately right now my project is on hold - I ordered some 20 gauge, 14 k rose gold filled wire and the USPS has lost the package. I've spent the last 3 days on the phone with my local Post Office and they keep saying they'd check into it and call me back . . . then naturally I never hear back and have to call them again. Aggravating! :(
There's nothing worse than waiting for a late package - especially if it has beading stuff! I hope it all works out soon.
DeleteWell my package is still "lost" but Rio Grande, the supplier that I ordered from, came through like a superhero. They replaced my lost order and shipped it (at their expense) first class, priority. I just received it today. Now that's a company I will continue to do business with. :)
DeleteWhat do you use for the base of your bead embroidery? Is some kind on thin wool ok? Here in Finland nobody's selling Stiff Stuff and I have not found anything that I like to use for beading foundation.
ReplyDeleteHow thin is that blue you are working with that medallion? Red scarabe looks great
I use ordinary 100% wool felt for both the beadwork and backing. I like the non-plastic qualities, but for me this method is comfortable because I first learned to do bead embroidery for garments and we never used an interfacing. If you find a material that you like for embroidery, but want to have a steady surface, working from an embroidery hoop works really well. I skip this step to reduce waste, since you can only work with larger pieces from the center out, but it does help when you're just getting comfortable with embroidery.
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