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on “Spring Green Dreams”:“Congrats on your POD! Hoping that by now you are out and puttering in…” read »
- on “African Safari”:
“Beautiful pick to create pieces to wear on a safari!…” read »
- on “sky and clouds”:
“I love this pick MH! Ours start out cloudy and start clearing about noon.…” read »
on “Elizabeth is With Her Lord”:“My thoughts are with you and her family. She now will have rest, peace and…” read »
- on “Appaloosa”:
“This is a beautiful pick showcasing the mare and child.…” read »
on “Spring Green Dreams”:“Beautiful Spring Pick - Congratulations!…” read »
on “Elizabeth is With Her Lord”:“Oh, Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. I have heard you speak of her,…” read »
on “Spring Green Dreams”:“Puttering with beads is a good way to putter- congratulations!!…” read »
on “Elizabeth is With Her Lord”:“Thank you so much Melody.…” read »
- on “Spring Floats In”:
“Congrats on your wonderful POD!…” read »
on “Elizabeth is With Her Lord”:“What a lovely tribute in teardrop beads commerating the passing of a beautiful woman, a giving…” read »
- on “Coastal Spring Tundra”:
“Muskeg and icy shores. Wish I were there. Lovely and muted.…” read »
- on “Spring Floats In”:
“Beautiful Dreamy Pick - Congratulations!…” read »
- on “Coastal Spring Tundra”:
“This is a beautiful pick for making some gorgeous piecrs!…” read »
- on “Flowers and Leaves”:
“Beautiful coordinate flowers and leaves!…” read »
- on “Spring Floats In”:
“Just so peaceful. Very nice.…” read »
- on “Spring Floats In”:
“How dainty and lovely- congratulations!!!…” read »
- on “Coastal Spring Tundra”:
“Subtle beauty! I'd love to take a walk here.…” read »
on “Spring Floats In”:“Congratulations on your POD. It’s so beautiful with all that delicate lavender and green and the…” read »
- on “Crocus”:
“Congratulations on your beautiful POD. I really love the combination of soft colors you’ve put together.…” read »
- on “Fossils and Shells”:
“Oh I love this fresh pick!…” read »
- on “Diamonds and Rust”:
“This would make some glorious pieces to wear to a rodeo, a fair, or livestock show.…” read »
- on “Lilacs in Bloom”:
“Stunning pick! I miss the lilacs from home and have every year for the past…” read »
on “Suffolk Punch”:“You KNOW I love this pick!! Thanks for the + reflection Mary!…” read »
- on “Lilacs in Bloom”:
“Glorious, just like the Lilacs' color and fragrance in my memory.…” read »
- on “Teeny Treasures”:
“I love the beads! I see several that I have in my collection.…” read »
on “Earthy”:“My favorite color: "terra cotta/earth/rust". The silver of the hematite is such a nice addition…” read »
- on “Dolphin in the Dawn Light”:
“Thanks! Just got my first two strands of the African rounds and LOVE them. …” read »
on “Dolphin in the Dawn Light”:“This is a great pick. The addition of the African rounds really supports the Dolphin…” read »
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On Sep 03, 2020 at 3:22 pm #
Maggies Mom says:Perfect title for this beautiful pick! Love what you have put together!
On Sep 03, 2020 at 6:18 pm #
MH says:Beautiful picture! The impression jasper is a standout!
On Sep 03, 2020 at 7:39 pm #
Robin nursechick says:A beautiful collection. I hadn’t seen the drum beads before. Love the color combination!
On Sep 04, 2020 at 2:55 am #
Melody F says:Nice pick!
On Sep 04, 2020 at 2:06 pm #
Kathryn R says:Really nice ideas for working in the Patricia Healey! This would make for something with a desert feel.
On Sep 04, 2020 at 9:11 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:This is how I picture the Grand Canyon in my mind. I love the impression jasper with the Greek Pueblo beads. I need to keep it in mind if what I have ordered to go with the Greek Pueblo beads doesn’t trip my trigger on creating.
On Sep 27, 2020 at 12:10 am #
BevB says:Congrats!
On Sep 27, 2020 at 12:19 am #
MH says:Congratulations!!
On Sep 27, 2020 at 1:05 am #
Kathryn R says:Congrats on your cool Canyon pick!
On Sep 27, 2020 at 1:19 am #
dolllady aka Pam says:Congrats on your beautiful POD
On Sep 27, 2020 at 10:38 am #
Jogi says:This is really pretty! I haven’t used any of the dyed silk ribbons to make anything and this pick really inspires me to try. Does anyone have any advice before I start?
On Sep 27, 2020 at 11:07 am #
Maggies Mom says:Congrats!
On Sep 27, 2020 at 5:56 pm #
CKitty says:Very pretty colors… congratulations!
On Sep 28, 2020 at 12:58 pm #
EPBCornell says:Oh, I missed this yesterday. Oh, well. Thanks, everyone.
Jogi, I’ve used the raw edge silk a few ways. It’s too light to use on its own, say behind the neck, but can be woven thru links of a chain, or 2, 3 or 4 longer lengths can be halved over thru a large closed jump ring and the 4, 6 or 8 strands braided in a flat weave to make a soft band to go behind the neck, attaching your bead strands to the ring. I’ve also embellished a 10mm bead strand strung on softflex or beadalon wire by knotting the silk ribbon between each bead and carrying the ribbon along the sides of the beads, twisting the knots this way and that to move the side loops of ribbon out of line, leaving a short tail of raw ribbon hanging at each end. The silk knots also keep the larger beads from clicking together. You can really even just tie short 1.5″-2″ pieces in around your strand for a few fluttering tags.
They are bias cut, so with wear the edges will roughen up a bit and show their threads. But unlike the sari ribbon, these will not shed long threads of silk at the edges.