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on “Cloisonné Necklace”:“A great design...great choice of beads, and I love cloisonne. You definitely have a talent for…” read »
on “Cloisonné Necklace”:“Thank you to all of you for your kind comments. I really appreciate them!…” read »
on “Re Do”:“I agree with Crystal that the flowers really complement the owls. I really like your Re…” read »
on “Floral Focal Bracelet”:“Thanks, everyone, for your kind comments!…” read »
on “Cloisonné Necklace”:“Thanks, Althea, for posting the close ups. Amazing how reflective the black onyx are!…” read »
on “Re Do”:“Jane, I like the added flowers in this one. Somehow they are so appropriate for…” read »
on “Cloisonné Necklace”:“Cloisonne and pearls... what could be more elegant? Love the design!…” read »
on “Party Dress”:“Spring Fling Party Time! The dress focal is delightful and the flowers are perfect with…” read »
- on “Cloisonné Necklace”:
“Beautifully elegant with the Cloisonné & pearls!…” read »
on “Floral Focal Bracelet”:“I absolutely love this bracelet! It’s total perfection!!!…” read »
on “Party Dress”:“Fun & lighthearted design Jane! The flowers & pearls are excellent with the dress focal.…” read »
- on “Blue and gold necklace layers”:
“Each piece is uniquely different & well crafted with beautiful beads. Layered together gives them…” read »
on “Cloisonné Necklace”:“Lovely necklace! I would like some close-ups so I can see the individual beads better.…” read »
on “Party Dress”:“This reminds me of my great grandma's dresses. They were flowered and she colored her…” read »
on “Moondance 2”:“Lovely long necklace. Love all the different layers. Sometimes when I have a long necklace like…” read »
on “Custom Order No. 1”:“I agree with all above. I especially like the contrast of the heavy chain with the…” read »
- on “Floral Focal Bracelet”:
“Lovely design with the flowers and butterfly. Yay for spring.…” read »
- on “Head Over Heels For a Heart Of Gold”:
“Thank you all so much for your comments. Valentines day is so fun but we don't…” read »
- on “A Nod To My Favorite Dr.”:
“SM - Thanks so much. I can't really tell you how long it took. I'm not…” read »
on “Moondance 2”:“Thanks little round chick! You're so right, it's a real satisfying feeling to be able to…” read »
on “A Nod To My Favorite Dr.”:“Wow! Great composition! How long did this take to make if you don't mind m asking?…” read »
- on “Floral Focal Bracelet”:
“If this doesn't say spring, I don't know what does! Love it.…” read »
- on “Custom Order No. 1”:
“Love the colors in this bracelet. It's uplifting and fun!I like how you used the disc's…” read »
on “Moondance 2”:“Thanks little round chick! You're so right, it's a real satisfying feeling to be able to…” read »
on “3 More Memory Wire Bracelets”:“I totally agree about the pliers.…” read »
on “Island Calypso Earrings”:“I can't wear ear rings but if I could I'd definitely wear these. The blue…” read »
- on “Beachy Pearl Pendant”:
“Love the pearls and the way their back ground color shows them off. Definitely a beachy…” read »
- on “Azure & Abalone Necklace”:
“Love the design and the color is great. You can never go wrong with abalone.…” read »
- on “Moondance 2”:
“The design is excellent and I love your choice of components. The muted color against…” read »
on “Blue and gold necklace layers”:“I totally agree with LRC!…” read »
- on “Blue and gold necklace layers”:
“Each piece can stand alone but all together they are fabulous!…” read »
- on “Moondance 2”:
“Thanks Sweet Jane! Means so much! …” read »
on “Custom Order No. 1”:“Thank you all for your much appreciated support!! Maybe I should let well enough alone, and…” read »
- on “Moondance 2”:
“I would say you did an excellent job of duplicating the more expensive designs. I…” read »
- on “Moondance 2”:
“Oh no! I just realzed I deleted the awesome comments everyone left! I was hoping to…” read »
- on “Moondance 2”:
“I see you deleted the other posts of this necklace and the comments. Did you…” read »
- on “Floral Focal Bracelet”:
“Spring! The floral focal is wonderful and helps create that instant spring vibe. Love…” read »
- on “Custom Order No. 1”:
“This bracelet another fabulous example of your Sweetjane signature style. Great design and unique color…” read »
- on “Head Over Heels For a Heart Of Gold”:
“Love that RED! Wonderful design for Valentine's Day or any occasion that need a bright…” read »
- on “Millefiori curved focal necklace”:
“Wonderful color combination in the focal and the smaller beads. Great design with an excellent…” read »
For mom
About this design:
Mothers day gift ...a couple years ago I had made my mom a bracelet that matches the middle fringe ....I had never attempted a necklace done like this and am actually pleasantly surprised at how strong yet delicate it is ....the leaves are actually some vintage glass beads i had but the rest is Lima products
Components:
Fire line , czech glass bell flowers , toho seed beads , czech fire polish rondells , czech glass flower buttonRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Apr 28, 2019 at 10:29 pm #
Little Round Chick says:A beautiful and complex design. The colors are perfect for Spring as well as Mothers Day. Love it!
On Apr 29, 2019 at 3:10 am #
Melody F says:Truly made with love.
On Apr 29, 2019 at 9:32 am #
kye says:Oh my! This is so beautiful! Your mom will love it.
On Apr 29, 2019 at 10:35 am #
Medieval Momma says:Lucky mom! This is gorgeous. It looks like it took forever to make.
On Apr 29, 2019 at 10:41 am #
Robin nursechick says:So pretty! I’m sure sh will love it! How do put that together? With jumprings? The colors are gorgeous! I love it!
On Apr 29, 2019 at 12:58 pm #
Kimberlywilliams60 says:Thank you all so so very much !! She loves the bracelet i made her like this so i was hoping to attempt this as a compliment to that…. to be honest I had never attempted to do a necklace because i was afraid it might be too heavy but I am actually amazed at how it really isnt heavy at all
Robin its actually all sewn in with wildfire thread …..I start with a main channel which is the part you see with the button clasp when i get to the middle where i want to put the “fringe”the channel becomes a wide holed bead then i go back and forth through that main channel adding the fringe which i secure in place on each end by looping around a size 15 seed bead ….if you pull each element super tight the thread hides inside the beads …its actually super relaxing to do
On Apr 29, 2019 at 1:03 pm #
Kimberlywilliams60 says:On a side note i use the wildfire when i make these types of items so i cant split the thread …..it amazes me how strong that stuff is ….when I ladder i use c lon or K.O for the awesome colors and while forgiving knot wise it can split and then it becomes frustrating instead of fun LOL
On Apr 29, 2019 at 3:01 pm #
Crystal Canary says:I think this is Awesome! I’m sure it was a lot of hard work to plan out how to arrange all the different elements to create such a lovely balance of color throughout. You are very skilled in this technique. I didn’t figure it was all ‘fringe’ weaved in & out. I’m just starting to try my hand at some stitching and sewing, and have made 2 bracelets from some patterns Lima included in my order. I totally guessed on how to finish them off–I have much to learn in this style of beading.
Your Mom will absolutely adore it!
On Apr 29, 2019 at 3:29 pm #
Kimberlywilliams60 says:Thank you so much !! Thats sonawesome youbare giving the bead weaving a try …you will find that the possibilities are endless especially now with all the crazy shaped beads they have now ….I must warn you though crystal canary, it becomes addictive LOL but it is relaxing at least i find it to be
On Apr 29, 2019 at 3:31 pm #
Kimberlywilliams60 says:So awesome you are i meant ….this phone merges words lately ugghh