I seem to have a thing for bracelets at the moment and this is my latest creation.
The pattern is Baronne and is available at Centperles.
The pattern is in French but is relatively easy to understand as it contains great diagrams.
I did try using Google Translator but in one part of the pattern it told me to add food to one of the rows so I decided to rely on the diagrams only!
I did try using Google Translator but in one part of the pattern it told me to add food to one of the rows so I decided to rely on the diagrams only!
I was originally leaning towards stitching this piece in browns and bronzes (as I always seem to do) but I saw these gorgeous turquoise Czech firepolished beads so decided to opt for turquoise instead!
As you can see from the picture below, the pattern includes a picot edge of 11/0 seed beads on the very edge but I found these to be too loose and flimsy and actually liked the look of the piece without them.
I am currently stitching a pair of earrings, Paika, which are also from Centperles using herringbone and peyote stitch, and yes this time I have gone for brown and bronze...
BUT I did order some turquiose and red delica beads for this one which will be completely different for me so
watch this space for a burst of colour!
♥
4 comments:
Beautiful bracelet Karyn, I love the color and style of beads that you used. I think with the rugged look of your bracelet the picot trim would not have looked right.
Therese
Wonderful!!!
these are beautiful! great style and colors. they look substantial and very wearable.
Thanks ladies.
Therese - you know I never even thought about the rugged look of the beads not matching such a pretty picot edge but you are absolutely right!
Lyra - thank you :)
Christine - thanks for the lovely comment... there's something about turquoise and silver together.
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