I went bead shopping. Influenced by my surroundings and being amidst lush tropical forests and exotic flora, I’m finding that the beads I brought along on vacation are simply not colorful enough! Aloha Bead Company in Paia town had just what I needed. I bought tubes of ocean blues, jungle greens, and luscious pinks, as well as several strands of coral, beach glass, and pearls. My bracelet design is now evolving into a piece that is island worthy! I’m working in RAW (right angle weave) and have stitched a band of tiny bronze colored 15/0 seed beads. My intent is to gradually move to 11/0 and 8/0 seed beads using the tropical colors to create a ruffle at both sides of the main band. Since I’m making up the pattern as I go along, there will be some false starts as I try each color. I may decide to change the color sequence or possibly change the stitch pattern combining the RAW with peyote, maybe working tiny tubes of herringbone stitch, and/or weaving a spiral edging. Serendipity plays a great part at this juncture. Sometimes I have to tear out rows of stitching that just don’t look right, but most often I’m pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Designing is my forte and truly great fun!
- Feb 24, 2011
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