Beading Babes - Project 4 ~ March/April 2012 - Reveal!

Welcome to Project 4 of Beading Babes!

This month we had three gorgeous projects on offer
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Trellis Necklace by Nancy Dale
Ruffled Chain Bracelet by Laina Goodman
and
Paisley Drop earrings by Jane Lock

So without furtherado here is what everyone created!

Check out all of this bead eye candy!

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1. Trellis Necklace by Nancy Dale

Nancy of Ned Beads - her own beautiful handiwork

Therese of Therese's Treasures

Susan

Tanya of A Work in Progress

Shirley of Beads and Bread 

Amy of Amybeads

Vimala of The Bead Diaries

Maryanne of Zingala's Workshop

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2. Ruffled Chain Bracelet by Laina Goodman

(Beadwork - February/March 2011 - page 68)

Therese of Therese's Treasures

Ginger of Lilmummy Likes

Tanya of A Work in Progress

Maryanne of Zingala's Workshop

Amy of Amybeads

Anne of Anne Pomeroy Dixon

And here is what I created

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3. Paisley Drops by Jane Lock

(Beadwork - August/September 2010 - page 68)

Therese of Therese's Treasures

Tanya of A Work in Progress

Amy of Amybeads

Kate 

Marla

Christine of There and Back Again Studios

Shirley of Beads and Bread 

Mary

Anne of Anne Pomeroy Dixon

Abbey of Abbey Wilkins

Maryanne of Zingala's Workshop

And here is what I created 

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A big thank you again to everyone that took part in Project 4.


If I have missed anyone please let me know and I will add the photos and links as they are revealed on their blogs. 

The quality of work this project has been outstanding and you ladies never cease to amaze me with your talents.

A big thank you also to Nancy Dale for donating her beautiful Trellis Necklace pattern for us to use.
The generosity of others still surprises me.
I think we did your pattern proud Nancy so thank you again!

Be sure, if you  haven't already, to visit Nancy's Etsy store to see all of her gorgeous tutorials.

The Beading Babes - Bringing Beaders Together Facebook page 
is growing by the day.
It is extremely rewarding to see everyone posting pictures of their work and chatting about the patterns and making new friends.

If you haven't joined us then please do stop by!

PROJECT 5...

I can't wait for you to see what I have lined up for Project 5!

Details will be posted here and on the Facebook group page in a few days time!

Happy Beading!

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Copyright Disclaimer
All patterns used within this group will be purchased by the beader, with the exception of Nancy Dale's pattern which she has kindly donated for Project 4. All patterns will not be copied.

All credit will be given to the designer.

Beading Babes ~ Project 4 Update #2

I am l♥ving the Ruffled Chain Bracelet. 

This is such a gorgeous piece. 

The pattern is really easy to follow and so far I haven't come across any errors in the pattern. The pattern is written really well, easy to understand and the diagrams are pretty good too - for those who rely heavily on diagrams rather than the actual tutorial.

Super easy!

The only problem I did have was deciding what colours to use!

As you might have read in my previous Project 4 update the beads I had originally planned on using arrived and were...well the wrong colour.

I then decided to use some 8mm beads I had forgotten about found in my stash...gorgeous millefiori beads.

Now you'd think that the primary colours in these beads would be an easy match...but nope. 

I didn't seem to have the right "traffic light" green...my red was the wrong shade and the only blues I had were either more purple in colour or silver lined which I didn't want to use.

The lesson learnt here is that it seems my size 15/0 colour selection isn't as vast as my 11/0's!

Anyhooo I tried again...I figured 3rd time lucky and have now found a combination I am happy with.

Ahhhh!

Nothing worse that not being satisfied with your colour choices. 

It's funny how all of a sudden you get that feeling in your heart and mind, you know where you look at the colours and just know they work...or don't!

So far I have stitched two components - only 4 four to go!

The individual components are going to make cute earrings too so I will definitely be making a pair to match my bracelet...and I reckon you could use one as a pendant too.

On the up side I have two completed components in other colours so I guess I could always use them for something else!

Has anyone else started this project yet?

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Copyright Disclaimer
All patterns used within this group will be purchased by the beader, with the exception of Nancy Dale's pattern which she has kindly donated. All patterns will not be copied.

All credit will be given to the designer.