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Wednesday 31 October 2012

BAUBLES, BANGLES AND BEADS

Good Morning to you,

You already know that I love to cook. You also know that I love old books, but did you know, I also love to sew.
 
Give me a piece of material, some beads or embroidery thread and I am happy.




This piece of bead work is  going to be framed. You can see by the faint lines that I have a little way to go before I finish. I intend beading to the pencil lines  and then I'm not sure how I will proceed. I have some beautiful, fluffy wool which I would like to incorporate, but we will see, I might change my mind by the time I finish beading and feel that something else would be more suitable.


This is a closeup of the bead work. I never have a clear idea how a project will progress, I tend to see something, like this centre piece and use it as a starting point.  I bought the centre piece, when I visited Atlanta, a couple of years ago. My daughter took me to that wonderful shop Hobby Lobby. I didn't have a use for it then but I thought it would be useful at a later date.  It is actually a centre piece for a necklace. The larger beads around the centre, are the beads from a bracelet which had broken and needed re-stringing.  The next row, is embellishment which card makers use, I caught each loop with a small bead, to secure it in place, which you can see in the photo. I then attached sequins and added a bead to the centre of each sequin for added interest. The rose beads again were part of a bracelet and so this piece  grew with this and that which I had in my sewing box.



This piece of work is a flower design which I cut from a piece of fabric, which if memory serves me correctly was a William Morris fabric. I appliqued the fabric then added the beads, you can see some of the fabric which I left unbeaded.  I drew the stems and swirls which I embroidered, then  beaded. You can see this piece isn't finished yet, it is a slow but pleasurable experience.




In this closeup  you can see the chain stitch which I incorporated into the piece.


This is a close up of the bead work on the stems. You can see where I chain stitched the swirls before I beaded them, I like to do this as I feel it anchors the beads more and also adds a little more interest to the piece. There's a final swirl which needs beading.


I really enjoy working on this quilt because it is a mixture of embroidery, patchwork and applique.  I work on this quilt  when I go to my Quilting Group on a Tuesday morning. This is the centre panel of the quilt.  I have a love for hearts and I like the vibrancy of the red and blue.



This is the bottom left of the square which I have appliqued.  I have used chain stitch to anchor the hearts rather than blanket stitch which I feel would not have suited this piece. I have three further corners to complete.



This is one of the hearts which will form part of a block.


This is the second heart.  I decided to applique these hearts with cross stitch. It took a little while, but was well worth the effort and I really like the end result.


 
I thought I would show you how the completed block will look.  I have cross stitched almost three hearts and just have one heart left to finish before I can complete this block.
 
I have these three projects on the go, as I like to alternate what I am doing, sometimes I feel like beading the first project, other days I enjoy doing a little embroidery so I work on the second project, then every Tuesday morning, I work on my third project where I also chat, sew and have coffee with my friends......Perfect!
 
Do you have a lot of projects on the go or are you a one project lady?
 
This week I shall be joining,
 
 
 
 
 
Take care and I shall see you later in the week.
 
Best Wishes
 
 
Daphne xxx

58 comments:

  1. Good morning from a wet and cold Italy. Your bead work is delightful, what a talented lady. I hate sewing even replacing a button is a real chore!

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    1. Good Evening LindyLou, Snap, it is cold and wet here in England aswell, but the children are still dressing up and trick or treating. Thank you for your kind comment, I adore sewing....send me the button that needs replacing and I'll stitch it on for you, only teasing. Take care, Daphne

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  2. Que lindos bordados com contas e adorei a colcha!1 Tudo lindo! beijos,chica

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    1. Hello Chica, I'm glad you enjoyed my embroidery and beading....After I have finished replying to my comments, I shall settle down and do a little sewing. Enjoy your day. Best Wishes Daphne

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  3. These are beautiful Daphne! You are one very talented lady. =)

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    1. Good Evening Jacqueline, Oh, thank you so much, it is very kind of you to say so. My sewing is something which has developed over the years and I thoroughly enjoy working on my pieces. I find it very relaxing. I never rush the work, it takes the time that it takes. Enjoy the rest of your day. Best Wishes Daphne

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  4. Wow Daphne that is absolutely beautiful work, exquisite.

    I wish I could do something like that,
    unfortunately I can't even thread a needle!

    Well done to you.

    Have a lovely week.

    x Fiona

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    1. Hello Fiona, Bless you, thank you so much. You could do the same, it just takes a little practice and patience. Give it a go, you just never know, you might enjoy sewing. Take care, Best Wishes Daphne

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  5. Good morning Daphne. What amazing needlework you do! They are all so intricate and just beautiful. The first beadwork must take forever. I am really delighted to see your cross stitch on the applique. I have always had a difficult time with the blanket stitch and never thought of using the cross stitch method. I now have a million ideas floating around in my head! Thank you oh so much.

    Your work is truly gorgeous. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day.

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    1. Good Evening Debbie, Thank you so much, it's very kind of you to say so. Yes the first piece of beadwork is taking a while, but that's ok as I enjoy working on it. I'm glad you liked my use of cross stitch. I have to be honest, I'm not really keen on blanket stitch, I feel cross stitch looks much nicer. Bring those ideas in your head to fruition, you will be pleased you did and then you can show your followers. Take care, Best Wishes, Daphne

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  6. Good morning Daphne, your hand work on these pieces is absolutely beautiful. You are very talented and it shows in the beauty of your work. I really enjoyed you sharing these with us. I cannot wait to see them as you continue to work on them. I have several projects going on at the same time as well so that I can vary what I bring with me to quilt group. I usually have one main project going at home but a few smaller ones for taking. Have a wonderful day. Amy :)

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    1. Good Evening Amy, Thank you, your comments are very kind. So you are like me, you enjoy working on more than one project, I know some people find this difficult, they have to focus on one thing at a time. I find it keeps me interested in each project if I swop them around. Yes I'm the same, I take my heart quilt to my quilting group, as this is made up of smaller pieces and is easy to transport. Enjoy the rest of your day. Best Wishes Daphne

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  7. Hello, Daphne
    You're so clever to be able to do many kinds of projects. The beading and blocks are just lovely. I have a couple of projects I'd like to do, it's just a matter of picking them up again. Have fun with your beading design.
    -Karen

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    1. Good Evening Karen, Thank you, I really appreciate your kind comments. Go on, just do it, choose one of your projects and start, you'll be glad you did. When I have completed my bead work I will show it to everyone. It will be a little while though as beading takes a long time, but I am patient. Enjoy the rest of your day. Best Wishes Daphne

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  8. OMGoodness! Daphne, you do beautiful work! I am completely amazed. Thank you for sharing and for the visit and sweet comment at The Dedicated House! It means the world. I would love it if you would share this lovely post at my Make it Pretty Monday party. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/10/make-it-pretty-monday-week-21.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  9. What patience you must have! Very stunning!

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    1. Good Morning Mary, Yes, I am patient, I really don't mind that a project takes a long time to complete, I enjoy the process. Thank you for your kind comment. Have a lovely day today. Best Wishes Daphne

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  10. Good Evening Kathryn, Yes, I have just popped over to you and have included this post on your Make it Pretty Monday Party. Thank you so much for the invite and thank you for your lovely comments, they are much appreciated. Take care, Best Wishes Daphne

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    1. Good Morning Daniela, Thank you so very much, I really appreciate your kind comment. Have a lovely day today. Best Wishes Daphne

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  12. What beautiful beadwork you are doing, so intricate I'd need a magnifying glass. I have loads of projects on the go, unfinished 'point de croix' & especialy a quilt I have been working on for years. To encourage me to get it finished, when it was my 70th B/day, my daughter contacted my family & friends in England & Denmark to contribute something to help me finish it.After reading your replies to the comments on your post, you've given me the inspiration I needed. Now I will go to my cupboard & get all the pieces out & see if I can eventually get all the blocks sewn together. Thank you Daphne.

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    1. Good Morning Barbara, I'm so pleased my comments have given you the nudge to go to your cupboard and find the pieces of your quilt to work on. Just do one block at a time, then the quilt won't seem such a huge task. Now the nights are getting darker, I think you will find you will enjoy working on your quilt. Think how thrilled your daughter will be when you show her the finished quilt. I know you will have a huge smile on your face. Have a lovely day. Best Wishes Daphne

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  13. These are stunning pieces, Daphne. You are very talented & your work is impeccable!

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    1. Good Morning Gina, Thank you so much, it's very kind of you to say so. I must admit, I don't feel particularly talented as all forms of sewing is something I really enjoy. Have a lovely day today. Best Wishes Daphne

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  14. This is amazing amazing work ! O H M Y G O S H ! AMAZING!

    Thank you for you fun and nice words about our Trunk or Treat. I was thrilled I got to put on the info just prior to Halloween for a post. That was great fun!

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    1. Good Morning Renae, You are very kind, thank you for your kind comments.
      I loved your Trunk or Treat I thought it was great fun and I'm sure everyone who read the post felt the same. Have a nice today. Best Wishes Daphne

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  15. This is such beautiful, intricate work, Daphne! God bless your eyesight! : )

    Your story about going into that huge Joann's made me think of my first time in a Hobby Lobby. When we moved to Ohio I got to visit one for the first time and I was so overwhelmed I didn't buy one thing!

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  16. Good Morning Kathy, Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed looking at my beadwork.

    Huge superstores are wonderful places to visit, but the first time can be so overwhelming. I had never seen such a huge store with so many wonderful things. I really couldn't see the wood for the trees. Needless to say, I did make return visits. Have a lovely day. Best Wishes Daphne

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  17. Daphne- your work is absolutely stunning! So lovely, all the beads and stitching.

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  18. Good Afternoon Becka, Thank you so much, it is very kind of you to say so. I love to sew and can get lost for hours when I am beading.
    Have a lovely afternoon Becka, Best Wishes Daphne

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  19. That is all so pretty! I don't know how to do anything like that. My neighbor is starting her own business doing work similar to that though. I'm sure it takes alot of patience to sit down and work on those tedious designs! I love the beading added to the embroidery.

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  20. Dear Daphne,your sewimg creation are fantastic!I love them all!Wish you a happy November month!
    Dimi..

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  21. Oh I love the old bead work and what a great idea to frame it
    An elderly lady 97 save me some of the bead work off of some of her vinatge clothing, she has taken the sicissors and just cut around all the bead work and I was wonderfing what I would do with it

    I forgot what blog I found you on however I have enjoyed my visit over here

    Janice

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    1. Good Morning Janice, Gosh, you are lucky to own some vintage beadwork, I would frame it if I were you to preserve the work. You found me on Ivy, Phyllis and Me! Blog and I'm so pleased you enjoyed your visit. Have a lovely day. Best Wishes Daphne

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  22. Fantástico o seus bordados!!! Eu adorei todos, mas os corações muito mais! Eu amo corações! Grande abraço!

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    1. Good Morning Maria Luiza, Thank you, I'm so pleased you enjoyed looking at my beadwork. I love sewing and can get lost for hours beading. Best Wishes Daphne

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  23. Daphne,

    Seus bordados ficaram deslumbrantes. Que perfeição. Parabéns!
    Esse bordado na colcha branca foi o que mais de destacou. Amei!
    Um lindo final de semana! Abraços.

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    1. Good Morning Lucinha, Thank you so much for your kind words. Sewing is a great passion of mine, whether it's beading or applique. Have a lovely day, Best Wishes Daphne

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  24. Good Morning Maria Luiza, Thank you so much, it is kind of you to say you like my embroidery. Yes I agree, I love hearts aswell, even my engagement ring has a heart in the centre. Have a lovely day to day. Best Wishes Daphne

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  25. Absolutamente fabulosos e lindíssimos esses trabalhos! Adorei. Eu era incapaz de executar qualquer deles! Verdadeiras obras de arte. Abraços e óptimo dia. Ailime (sinais de esperança).

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    1. Good Morning Ailime, What kind words. The pieces of work are slow to finish as it takes a long time, but I really don't mind as I enjoy working on each piece. Have a lovely day Ailime (beautiful name). Best Wishes Daphne

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  26. Daphne what a beautiful piece of art!! Now you keep your hands as busy as mine. lol Thanks for stopping by.

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    1. Good Morning Linda, Thank you. Yes I cannot sit without something in my hands, whether it is sewing or knitting. We are both "busy bees". Have a lovely day. Best Wishes Daphne

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  27. Hello, your beadwork is beautiful. Very pretty flower. Thanks for sharing, have a happy weekend!

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    1. Good Morning Eileen, Thank you of your kind words. I have enjoyed working on the flower design and I am pleased with how it has turned out. A little bit more work and I will finish this piece. Have a lovely day today, Best Wishes Daphne

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  28. Absolutely beautiful bead work -and I can tell you do this all the time!! Thanks for sharing your work:)

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    1. Good Morning Emille, It's lovely to know that you have enjoyed seeing my beadwork. I started beadwork about 6 years ago and have never looked back. I can be a solitary person and love the peace and tranquility of beadwork. Have a lovely day. Best Wishes Daphne

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  29. I found you through "Sew Many Ways"...
    Your work is beautiful.
    I adore your beadwork...so nicely done !
    Thanks so much for sharing.
    Rose

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    1. Good Morning Rose, Thank you. Beadwork is such a tranquil hobby and I can get lost for hours when I am focusing on a piece of work. Lovely to meet you. Best Wishes Daphne

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  30. Hi Daphne! You will be one of the features tomorrow at Make it Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button. Can't wait to see what you will be bringing to the party tomorrow. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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    1. Good Morning Kathryn, Thank you so much for featuring me on Make it Pretty Monday. I am over the moon. Have a lovely day. Best Wishes Daphne

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  31. I saw you at Make it Pretty Party. Your bead work is amazing!

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  32. Good Afternoon Annie, Thank you so much for stopping by and visiting me, that was very kind of you. I'm glad you have enjoyed looking at my beadwork. Now that the evenings are darker, I will enjoy doing a lot more beadwork. Have a lovely day. Best Wishes Daphne

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  33. Daphne, your hand work is exquisite! I too love hand work best. It is very relaxing. I have never tried bead work though. It is quite a work of art. What time shall I come for coffee and instructions?

    I really enjoy your blog.
    Linda at the French Hen's Nest

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    1. Good Morning Linda, thank you for your kind comments. I love handwork, because as you say, it is very relaxing. Oh yes, Come for coffee. I shall put the coffee on...how about 2.30pm and I shall make a cake aswell, so we can sit and get to know each other. Lovely to chat to you. Best Wishes Daphne

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  34. Beautiful work, Daphne. The details on the flowers is amazing. I can only imagine your patience.

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  35. Good Morning Brandi, I'm glad you enjoyed looking at the photos of my beadwork. Yes, it does take a lot of patience, but I tend to find the hours drift by as I lose myself in my work. Enjoy your day. Best Wishes Daphne

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  36. Awesome needlework and beading. It is inspiring.

    Here is a somewhat related post -
    http://jeanneselep.blogspot.com/2013/05/spring-needlework.html

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Dear Friends,

It is so wonderful to know you enjoy reading Ivy, Phyllis and Me! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a comment. I really do appreciate it.

Best wishes to you.

Daphne

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