This time around, our main stitch was netting and we had a choice of three other stitches: spiral, chevron and chenille.
This was a hard challenge for me. I rarely use netting and I wasn't sure where to start.
I tried to bezel a rivoli with netting. Unfortunately, I started with 46 beads, which put me at 23 beads around the outside. An odd number of beads doesn't always work. I ended up looping the beads a second time to come out even.
So, the netting didn't work out as I had intended. It still looks nice, though.
I thought about making a netted base for my pendant, but remembered this tutorial by Nancy Dale. Nancy's Trellis Necklace was one of our Beading Babes projects a few years ago. I have wanted to make another for some time and this was a perfect opportunity.
Nancy's design starts with a right angle weave base, then adds a netted overlay. The result is a gorgeous rope. It take a bit longer to bead, but it's so luxurious that it's more than worth the time.
If you haven't looked at Nancy's tutorial, run to her shop. She offers many other gorgeous tutorials in addition to the Trellis Necklace.
I love how it turned out. I wouldn't normally gravitate to blue and purple, but it works so well.
I wanted to try another stitch as well, and found a design by Yvanne Ham that used 4mm beads in a chevron chain. Yvanne's "Chevron Chain with Flowers" was published in the April 2007 issue of Bead and Button.
Looking at the bracelet, I would never have guessed chevron stitch, but it is and it makes a wonderful pattern.
Finally, I decided to take a stab at a netted pendant again. This time, I took inspiration from Sonoku Nozue. Sonoku's book, Japanese Beadwork, is fabulous. I used her "Snow Crystal" brooch as a basis for this pendant.
There are three layers of netting in the pendant and it looks fabulous.
I finished the necklace with a cellini spiral and ribbon.
Therese and Christine, thank you for another lovely challenge.
It's so easy to fall into a "beading rut." I need constant reminders that other stitches exist. :)
Please take some time to visit the other participants. I know you will see some beautiful creations.
Hosted by Therese Frank and Christine Altmiller
Tanya Goodwin - you are here
Wow, you've all been so busy! Beautiful pieces!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful pieces!!! You've done some amazing work!
ReplyDeleteOh - I can't stand it when I have the wrong number of beads as a base and it ruins my netting plans!!! In any case, your pieces are as gorgeous as always. I'm quite fond of that final piece. I love the netting on the pendant and your mixed media on the necklace portion!
ReplyDeleteI always love coming to see what you have been up to! You always amaze me with your colors and beading stitches. You inspire me to work with some pendants and try to net them. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat you all do with seed beads constantly amazes me! All of them are utterly gorgeous in their detail and colors. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy the day! Erin
ReplyDeleteYour pendant turned out beautiful and looks stunning on the rope. Beautiful pieces!
ReplyDeleteI love each of these pieces, what beautiful work!!! But of course, I ADORE your Trellis!! It's stunning!!! Those are some beautiful color choices, and your pendant is just perfect with it! I really do love what you've done with my pattern and thank you so much for the shout out, too. (((( Tanya ))))
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with that chevron bracelet and the final netted cab and necklace! If they go missing you'll know who has them. I'm just borrowing them. :-) Such pretty color combinations and use of the stitches.
ReplyDeleteWow, they are all gorgeous! Your first pendant came out beautiful even though you felt it was a mistake, and your last pendant is amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh Tanya~what a beautiful page of beadie goodness! That Nozue inspired pendant is gorgeous! The dimension those netted layers give it are wonderful~like each layer is a garden bed unto itself. And the piece is really substantial in size...in the photo of just the pendant alone, it doesn't look so big but in the full photo, it is a really nice big piece. The first pendant and rope is beautiful~the colors and style. LOVE that chevron bracelet! I have to have that magazine in my stash...I will need to look that up. Thanks so much for always being a willing weaver! You never fail to amaze and inspire.
ReplyDeleteYour pieces are so incredible, I love them all, well done!!
ReplyDeleteTanya, you inspire me every time I come to your blog! What a great way to show off Nancy's pattern! I would not have thought to use netting for bezeling, so kudos to you for thinking of it. I love that last piece, and the ribbon really adds that finishing touch!
ReplyDeleteI love your necklaces! They are all gorgeous! I think your netted bezel looks great.
ReplyDeleteHi Tanya. Your pieces are all beautiful. The last one is my favorite.
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ReplyDeleteYour bead weaving skills never cease to amaze me. All three of your pieces are gorgeous, I love them all, but my favorite is the last one the pendant with the netted bezel and the Cellini spiral is jaw dropping beautiful.
Thank you for participating in mine and Christine's ATTS challenge and I hope that you will join us for ATTS 5.
Therese
I'm so glad you went back and tried the netted bezel again - that is a spectacular necklace! And it was interesting to hear how you worked around the odd number of beads in the first one. You did a little freeform netting!
ReplyDeleteLove, love your work! I'm glad you took a stab at a netted pendant again because I think that might be my favorite (although it's hard to pick). Cellini is one of my favorites and your ribbon finish gives it a fresh, hip look. I will have to give that trellis treatment a try - I really like that too!
ReplyDeleteFirst I also love the look and feel of Nancy's trellis pattern and you rocked it! I like where you went with all your challenges
ReplyDeleteGracious...I can't find the words to express how much I love these pieces. Your talent is incredible and I pray I will become as talented as you and the other ladies in this fabulous group!
ReplyDeleteCrystie
All three of your pieces are marvelous. The chevron chain with flowers is so delicate and sweet. I love all of your pieces.
ReplyDeleteI always love it when I see your name on the list for a hop. Your work is so inspired and gorgeous and just always beautiful. I want to bead like you when I grow up
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, Tanya - your pieces are truly inspiring... I am quite afraid of stitching a bezel, and love to see your bezels, both gorgeous! The chevron with flowers is delicious, the most adorable bracelet ever. What I love the most, though, it's the perfect finishing you add to each piece: that lovely spiral, finished with silk; the lovely rope that matches the bezel perfectly - your work is amazing!
ReplyDeleteAll three of your pieces are gorgeous. I especially love the green and pink necklace - it's exceptional.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I can say - as always! Love your work and you amaze me every time with your pieces. Love the first one, but the bracelet and the seond necklace are just wow!!
ReplyDeleteAlenka
You've blown me away with these designs. It simply isn't possible to choose a favorite, I love them all and your color choices are spot on!
ReplyDeleteWow, you made beautiful pieces! The rivoli is exactly my color and you framed it perfectly.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful makes! I think you did an amazing job with the rivoli. It's so easy to swamp the crystal with the bezel but yours is captured perfectly.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful pieces, all! I am definitely going to pick up those tutorials of Gwen's, they're lovely. Thanks for making it so easy, with links.
ReplyDeleteLove everything I see here! :-) I especially love that sweet bracelet, and your necklace at the bottom!
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