Thursday, September 13, 2012

Another experiment...

So, at the risk of boring you all to death, I'm posting another picture of a bracelet.  Practicing beading can lead to one of two things...either something that works in jewelry or something that doesn't.  This most recent piece was supposed to be a wide cuff, but I made it too wide and it was uncomfortable on my wrist.  So I sewed the edges together and made it into a tube and it still works as a bracelet.


 I purchased the size 6 beads in Autumn colors, which worked well together, and while it doesn't really match anything else I have, I think I can find something that will coordinate with it. 

As you can see, it looks different on a dark background,

so perhaps a navy blouse or the ever present black top will work with it.

While going through my stash of beads last week I came across this owl pendant.  I got this in a grab bag of  broken jewelry at a flea market and it just so happens that I have a friend that collects all things owl.


Yes, this little pendant is going to my friend and trainer, Chelsea.  Sweet little Chelsea was recently diagnosed with cancer and after trying various treatments over the past few months, her doctors told her yesterday that she will have to start undergoing radiation.  Hopefully a little vintage owl pendant will help keep her mind off of things a bit.

Well, that's it for today.  Hope everyone is hanging in there and getting ready for Fall.  I'm not sure what is on my agenda for today.  I deconstructed the shawl that I showed you last post and I'm thinking about making granny squares with the yarn.  I found a pattern for a granny square sweater that looks promising.  I'll keep you posted.

See you soon.  Let us hear!


6 comments:

kathyj333 said...

I love the owl.

Rose Altom said...

How creative of you to rework your bracelet so it is comfortable for you! Sign of genius?

Peri said...

Well, you took a creative turn with the bracelet...I would not have thought of that! I am certain that the owl pendant will cheer up Chelsea....particularly after you attach it to the beautiful necklace you probably will make for her! As for the shawl...not a whole lot that can be done there...but the sweater does sound promising! Can't wait to see how that turns out. Tell Chelsea I will stick her on my prayer list...couldn't hurt!

Peri said...

Me again...besides making a necklace you could always crochet Chelsea one of your interesting hats and attach another owl to it....if she does rad treatments, she will likely lose some hair and with winter coming on, she will need a nice hat! Plus you have all that nifty yarn....Just a thought. TTFN

Countryfolk Keepsakes said...

Cute!! I love the beaded bracelet and the owl is adorable. I am sorry to read about your friend. Will add her to my prayer list. ♥

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