Work in Progress Freeform Peyote Necklace

After going to a bead faire I'm always inspired to do more beadwork. So after Sat.'s faire I dug out a freeform peyote stitch necklace that I hadn't worked on in some time and started adding some of my recently acquired beads to it. The color scheme is red and purple with silver accents. I made sure to get a photo of it today so you can see it.

Medicine pouch

I've been working on a new medicine pouch in peyote stitch. I used a tp tube cut lengthwise and then taped together to make the diameter of the tube. I'm using 2 shades of pink, green and silver for the rows so far. I can't really explain it but tedious projects are more rewarding when I finally complete them. Things that I can crank out quickly just don't mean as much.

Peyote Stitch in brown

I can't believe how quickly the days pass. I did do a bit of peyote stitch. Only one of the photos came out so here it is.

Peyote stitch/gourd stitch

Peyote stitch practice. If I don't do it once in a while I forget how.

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Earrings Epiphany

I'm working on a new pair of cluster earrings. All I have to do now is cut them off the chain and add the ear wires.

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The week sure went by quick. I had a lot more planned but didn't have the energy to do it. My hands are still sore from woodcarving, and so I've had to lay off the knitting and crocheting. I'm looking forward to the weekend. My daughter may visit. We'll see.

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Pirate booty in a wire cage.

These wire cages are great for displaying trinkets, beads without good holes in them, shells, marbles and other knicknacks.
They are in my shop right now at http://www.hypnotic.etsy.com.

Czech Seed Beads

I just got some new Czech seed beads from Crazy Crow. First time I've ordered from them. The beads look pretty even so I'm going to save them for loom beading. I haven't use the loom in a while. There just aren't enough hours in the day to keep up with everything I want to do.

Beaded gourd and neckace projects

I'm working on two beading projects concurrenty. A beaded gourd and a freeform peyote stitch (gourd stitch) necklace in autumn colors. Most of the beads are playing well together but there are some little clear yellow seed beads that insist on sticking on the needle every ten beads or so. Then I have to unthread a row to get the bugger off the thread. But mostly I'm having a blast. Just have to take frequent breaks to have mercy on my eyes and neck.

Crafts on a shoestring

Crafts on a shoestring

An article I wrote on saving money while doing crafts you love.

Current beading projects

Freeform peyote red and purple necklace and right angle weave bracelet.

New Confetti Necklace

Five strand bugle bead necklace.

Spiral Heart

Hypnotic beaded heart pin.

Bead and Wire Tree Pendants

When wires and beads come together, all kinds of cool things can happen.

Bookmarks

Glamourous Beaded Bookthongs. I just got four new ones into my shop here: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5071215

Book thongs

Make reading more glamorous. No more paper markers to lose or bend. Or just use it to hypnotize your friends.

First Post

Up till now my beading projects have just been mixed up in all my other blogs I thought it was time to give them a spot of their own. I've been beading all my life. Now my eyes aren't as good as they once were so beading takes even longer. But I will keep doing it as long as I can.
Beads make many crafts better.