Tuesday, June 12, 2012

A Time to Stitch Challenge

Therese Frank of Therese's Treasures and Christine Altmiller of One Kiss Creations recently started a challenge for both beginning and advanced beadweavers:  create something using peyote or herringbone stitch or both.  It sounds easy, but the possibilities with those two stitches are truly endless.

Herringbone is probably my favorite stitch.  It's fun to weave and I love the look of it.  I came upon this Three Strand Nebele Bracelet by Laura McCabe.  I thought it was a perfect pattern for this challenge.


The middle rope is tubular herringbone.  I used size 10 delicas and 3.4mm fringe beads.


The outer ropes are spiral herringbone.


The pagoda at each end is made with a combination of peyote and herringbone stitch.  The bell cap is herringbone and is a perfect cover for the transition from three ropes to one.


Therese and Christine, thank you for hosting the challenge.  These are two of my favorite stitches and I have been wanting to try this pattern for a while now.  Thank you for the opportunity.

Please check out what the other participants

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22 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 12, 2012 at 3:51 AM

    Gorgeous work! That bracelet is stunning.

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  2. AntiquityTravelersJune 12, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    Speechless. In awe of you beadwork

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  3. MaryanneJune 12, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    I love your bracelet! I love the combination of stitches and you're colors are great!

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  4. Amy S.June 12, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    WHOA! You really hit it out of the ball park with this GORGEOUS bracelet!! This is spectacular and I love the colors and the way you used both stitches!!!! Totally, completely impressed!!!!

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  5. Therese's TreasuresJune 12, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Hi Tanya,
    Thank you for participating in mine and Christine's challenge. I love, love, love your bracelet it is gorgeous!
    I like Laura McCabe's work, I have not done any of her patterns though. Great job!
    Therese

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  6. Karin SlatonJune 12, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    I love Laura's patterns, and you have taken this one to new heights with a fabulous, inspired colorway. So elegant!

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  7. Christine AltmillerJune 12, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Wow!
    This. is. gorgeous. Truly a beautiful bracelet! I love Laura's work and am incredibly intimidated by it but you nailed this completely. I love the colors you chose and how there is a lot going on but it doesn't seem that way. Each part enhances and supports the others.
    Thanks so much for Hopping Tanya!

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  8. UnknownJune 12, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Ooo, la la, this is a great interpretation of Laura's pattern, and what a great color sense you have. Nice!

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  9. ShirleyJune 12, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    That is such a stunning piece! Your colors are fabulous, great job!!!

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  10. LolaJune 12, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    I love Laura's work. Your bracelet is beautiful!

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  11. BobbieJune 12, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    The colors you used make the bracelet look so regal and elegant! And what a lovely way to combine the two stitches into one piece. I hope you have somewhere you can go out and wear this bracelet today(even if it's to the grocery store!) - you should show it off!

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  12. UnknownJune 12, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    I look at Laura's work and drool but you actually did it! Wow! Totally amazing and beautiful work!

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  13. kimmykatsJune 12, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    I of course being a newbie don't know "Laura" but I do know your work and always am in awe of your talent. The colors you used are gorgeous...I would love to be able to pick this up and really look at it. I have sat and stared at it on my large screen trying to take it all in! WOW!!

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  14. Bits of LearningJune 12, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    WOW! I mean WOW! Tanya, you nailed the challenge! WOW, the stitch, the colors, PERFECTION!!!! Truly AMAZING!!

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  15. MarlaJune 12, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Beautiful! I have got to sit down and actually try Herringbone. Therese did show me how to do it on my vacation, but I just have not had time to try it alone yet. However that being said your beautiful piece has convinced me that I can no longer put off learning that stitch. Thank you Tanya for sharing and inspiring!

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  16. Sarah SequinsJune 12, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Wowie wow! Looks like a complicated pattern, and the other commenters are right -- you nailed it! I have nothing but admiration for people who can follow directions.

    Beautiful piece!

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  17. Karen WilliamsJune 12, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Your bead choices combined with the herringbone stitch reminds me, in a very good way, of lizard scales. Maybe dragon skin. The sharp shapes of your end caps strengthen that effect.

    Very fun!

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  18. Paula, Chief Bead OfficerJune 12, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Absolutely love the colors you selected. Really beautiful work and great choice of pattern, too!

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  19. LisaSJune 13, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    I love your style!

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  20. lamplight craftsJune 13, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    When I first saw your piece, it thought dragon. It looks so medieval. I would wear this in a heartbeat!

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  21. AndraJune 14, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    WOW!! Your bracelet is fantastic. I don't think I have ever seen the combination of herringbone you used. Great job!

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  22. SharylJune 18, 2012 at 1:12 AM

    Fabulous colors and design! Seems very Celtic! (Of course everything I really like a lot seems very Celtic to me, so you have to watch me on that!) :-)

    P.S. Well, Renetha's comment just caught my eye as I was about to send mine. I can tell we are thinking similar thoughts at least!

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