Today someone asked me where my jewelry was listed on my blog. Well I realized it is not. I did share a
Slide Show of some of my creations. So today I will give some detail about the jewelry I have made.
It all began as a project to utilize a group of mismatched beads. Somewhere I saw a large bib necklace with a variety of beads. I decided I could do that so I just started sewing beads on a piece of fabric. The designs have become more involved and elaborate but they still come from my crazy brain.
When the big statement jewelry first came out, I decided that I could do that. This was not long after Hurricane Ike. My neatly arranged and sorted beads had been washed and dumped into a container. I took that container of mixed up beads and just started sewing them on a piece of cloth. When I got the general shape I wanted, I sewed on some ribbons and a coordinating lining and I was finished.
That one sold off my neck at church.
I still sew each bead on by hand, but I have gotten better. I use and embroidery hoop to secure the cloth while sewing. On the fabric, I draw a shape for the design. I use beading thread and needles. I secure a piece of felt to the back to give the necklace some stability and shape. Then I sew on a coordinating lining.
The early necklaces had ribbon ties. Now most have beaded clasps, but some still have ties.
These necklaces got me my local TV. I sent one to Debra Duncan on "Great Day Houston".
Then later I was asked to be on the show.
That was fun. Now that I have bored you with the history, here are some of my necklaces:
Later I will show the expansion into school spirit necklaces.
If you see something you like, email me and we will discuss price and shipping.
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