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Chatter
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Cute recycle!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I have this pendant also and I just finished making a necklace with it. It…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“These are cool!…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Those stones look gorgeous, as does your design!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Love it Deb! That pendant looks great with those pearls.…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“These look like so much fun!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I wanna come to YOUR house! MY patio needs CPR!…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Oh my goodness, Deb, another of your beautiful creations. I really like that leaf; the 1"…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Dittos to everything said. The miracle of Creation is showcased in your pieces!…” read »
- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“What a fantastic and clever idea!! The name is so fitting; love the colors.…” read »
- on “TY”:
“Love this type of design which allows for the beads/components to stand out. Can this be…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Absolutely fabulous stones--and the triangular pendant is perfect. Gorgeous piece!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“That pendant is a sensational color. Looks great with the beads you chose. Oh, and kudos…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Exquisite!…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Close....Ottawa! lol! Lucky you living in the city with some of the best bead stores…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“This is stunning.....love the blue lace agate!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I love this Deb! It's so delicate-- and even if the leaf is only 1"...the…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Yes, I agree with Deb, they are lovely in the photo.wish I could see them in…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“So pretty! This is one of my favs!…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You must live in Montreal!! LOL!! And freaking cold too darn!!
Same here! …” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Well if they are even prettier than the photos then they must be drop dead gorgeous.…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Love thgese Lynda. Beautiful and rustic! Will give the tute a look!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I too am a huge fan of annealed steel wire for jewelry projects. After removing…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Funny, Deb Harding, I borrowed the book from the library because of one of your posts…” read »
- on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:
“I think them! Love the color combination. They would go with everything.…” read »
on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“Inspiring me about what to do with all my smaller chips, stones, etc! Extra nice design…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“I have that same book....its awesome isn't it? You did an excellant job on the leather…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Fantastic job...you definitely captured the look of your flowers. I seriously want your flowers...lol.…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them
…” read »- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Thank you all ~ glad you like them !
…” read » - on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
Purple Haze
About this design:
I finally designed a viking knit bracelet! Don't know why I made such a short piece - and it sat on my table waiting for inspiration. You know how it is...pieces sit next to each other, and then draw themselves together!
Components:
Purple soft flex wire (for VK and handmade cones), Czech glass rondelles, and a button!Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Sep 30, 2011 at 8:28 am #
Linda Talbott says:This is lovely. I really like the combination of the beads with the wire, and the clasp is very pretty.
On Sep 30, 2011 at 8:36 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Love it!
On Sep 30, 2011 at 9:15 am #
Anna706 says:Simple and unique.
On Sep 30, 2011 at 9:16 am #
K H says:This is so cool!!!!! I tried VK recently- got the end piece made – no problemo, then couln’t quite figure out the starter row – Found a tut on Youtube, which explained everything except the starter row. Went back to French knitting. KH
On Sep 30, 2011 at 1:10 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:This is a great design, Sue….
And of course I LOVE the color !!!!!
I haven’t tried Viking Knit yet….. you do it so well !!!!!!!
On Sep 30, 2011 at 4:15 pm #
NY Bella says:Nicely done!
On Sep 30, 2011 at 7:51 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:I love it Sue, you did an awesome job on it!!!!
On Oct 01, 2011 at 11:56 am #
Little Round Chick says:Necessity is the mother of inspiration and your solution is an excellent one. Love the combo of knit and beads.
On Oct 01, 2011 at 12:48 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Very pretty!! Love the color and design!
On Oct 02, 2011 at 6:36 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Sue!!! What a stunning bracelet — great colors, mix of textures, and the cones & clasp are fab!!!
Shorter pieces of Viking knit work great in bracelets and as earrings!
On Oct 06, 2011 at 12:04 am #
Arja A says:Great design, Sue!