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- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Spectacular! Wanda you out did your self. A choice peace of art.…” read »
on “Plum Orchard”:“Fabulous design - - and I loved the description of your inspiration and the details of…” read »
on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:“Thank you all for the lovely comments.
…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Omigosh Wanda.... I do not have the words to adequately express just how awesome this peace…” read »
on “Violets”:“Maybe this will work. http://fusionbeadsblog.com/2013/05/02/announcing-all-new-swarovski-elements-crystal-color-blends/…” read »
- on “Amazon Blues”:
“Very pretty and organic look here. I like the light/dark pattern,and the little splash of bright…” read »
- on “ORANGE BRACELET”:
“Just beautiful. What a great mix of materials. those chunky Carnelian are nice and juicy.
…” read » - on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Yes..I agree with Granny. Professional is the perfect word. It has such nice balance.So many different…” read »
on “Ocean Fantasy”:“Your bracelet is just so absolutely awesome. I would love to learn how to do…” read »
on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:“Beadinggma, Start with a nice chain. Each link in this is 6mmx5mm. Wire wrap three to…” read »
- on “Plum Orchard”:
“I am speechless. How lovely in every respect.…” read »
- on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“You've done an exquisite job on this - like already said, the colors, the bead mix,…” read »
- on “Leftovers”:
“This is gorgeous. Sometimes using leftovers can give you the best pieces!…” read »
- on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Love this combination. Very nice looking piece.…” read »
on “Violets”:“Y'know, I went looking for that Swarovski color combo and couldn't find it. Anyone have a…” read »
- on “Ocean Fantasy”:
“Thanks for adding that pic. I love the pink and green sea glass. What an awesome…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Just exquisite. I agree with Rootware about the color combo. I've also seen the new Swarovski…” read »
- on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:
“All I can say is wow!! That is a lot of work. It's just stunning!…” read »
on “Ocean Fantasy”:“Hi Deb I have just added the other side…” read »
on “Dragonfly for Kathy”:“I'm brand new to this sight and this is the first "eye candy" that really caught…” read »
- on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Love that pendant! Great design altogether.…” read »
- on “Leftovers”:
“Gorgeous design! Love the gold with the deep rich colors.…” read »
- on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Love this, colors, beads, focal overall design is fabulous!!! Well done!…” read »
- on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:
“I love this...I would like to make one as I love the style, but don't know…” read »
on “Plum Orchard”:“This is beautiful! I love that tree pendant, but never knew how to incorporate other…” read »
on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:“This is lovely...so elegant!…” read »
- on “Plum Orchard”:
“This is stunning! I love it, and hope you win the competition!…” read »
on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:“My fingers hurt imagining all those wrapped loops... but it looks GREAT!…” read »
- on “Plum Orchard”:
“This is a marvelous use of that tree!…” read »
- on “Plum Orchard”:
“Yes I entered into the Vintaj Plum Orchard competition. There were many really beautiful entries!…” read »
Indigo Swirl
About this design:
Forgive the bad pics, the baby's sleeping in the same room as the photo lights right now, and I got impatient. Another bead crochet piece, with an assorted bag of seed beads in complementary colors.
Components:
seed beads, thread, silver-plated pewter clasp w/ Swarovski crystals, surgical steel earwires, pewter bead conesAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 21, 2011 at 1:59 pm #
MoonBell says:speaking of baby, he just started crying! Guess I’ll get better pics sooner rather than later.
On Jan 21, 2011 at 2:05 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:This is a gorgeous set, MoonBell! I love your bead crochet!
On Jan 21, 2011 at 2:43 pm #
love to bead aka Donna says:Very pretty love the purple
On Jan 21, 2011 at 5:15 pm #
Lynn g says:This is so nice, at least we can see it clearly.
On Jan 21, 2011 at 6:54 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Very pretty!
On Jan 21, 2011 at 8:55 pm #
Harmony on Strings says:I love blue and this is very pretty
On Jan 22, 2011 at 2:32 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:very pretty indeed!
On Jan 22, 2011 at 11:04 am #
sunny chick says:Lovely!
On Jan 22, 2011 at 12:32 pm #
juju says:pretty color!!
On Jan 23, 2011 at 12:56 pm #
NY Bella says:Lovely!
On Jan 23, 2011 at 1:23 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:great design!!!
On Jan 23, 2011 at 10:29 pm #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:Lovely piece! I enjoy crocheting with beads!
On Jan 24, 2011 at 1:05 pm #
MoonBell says:Thank you so much. I first strung it in a different order, which I may try eventually (rows instead of spirals), but I decided I wanted to keep it, so I did it in spirals… next time… *mutters to self* don’t I have a new cache of assorted seed beads from Lima in this mess?