I decided to go with yellow, plus hints of extra green and orange to tie everything together. Both of the leaf beads that I had on hand feature a vitrail finish on one side, so I was careful to stitch them all in the same direction, and give the finished piece a reversible option. It wasn’t until I really got going that I realized how very autumn the piece looked. In fact, it’s so autumn that it’s almost Thanksgiving-y.
I worried for awhile that the necklace might end up being a little obnoxious - like a piece from a Pocahontas costume. It’s not just the colors and the leaves, but the pattern of the chevron chain that suggests something kitschy. Still, I kept at it, and the closer I got to completing the necklace, the more I liked it. It’s not as Egyptian as some of the other pieces I’ve made recently, but it’s sophisticated enough not to be mistaken for a kid’s November craft project.
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Beautiful! You know how much I love leaves.
ReplyDeleteThat turned out to be beautiful!!! Great idea for leftovers!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great and doesn't make me think of fall at all. I think it's the yellow -- makes it more summery. At any rate, it's really pretty for whatever season you want!
ReplyDeleteI like leaves as well. This is bright and cheerful. Very pretty! Do you wear pieces like this?
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteI don't actually have any collars that I wear, yet. Usually I only wear my work if it's a 'dud'. I do have an Egyptian fringe necklace that I like to wear in the summer, though!