Done!

Wasn't comfortable with the way I finished those beads, corded instead.  It's my least favorite of the designs, maybe why nothing is sitting right for me.

Removed the blackish beads from their plastic and strung on thread, SO much easier.  Glued with a line of Tacky.

I love these irregular matte beads, they are coated lava stone.

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Not sure about this

Ran into several issues.  Many because I've never done this before, and most because of my lack of patience.  I had the thicker twisted cord done but during the final knotting the beads started leaking.  The taped end slipped off while knotting.  

These jewelry strings are held by a filament that looks and feels like fishing line.  Not cooperative.  I didn't try to restring them with thread, should have.  Anyway, I was afraid to go any further so just used twisted floss wrapped with one string.  No intention to try again.  If the glue holds those ends, I'll be surprised.  

I do like the look though.  Not all saturated blue, not neutral drab.  So if tiny tiny beads start appearing on my floor, a two color cording will be the final.  I think it's ideal for this piece.

Matilda Hornbuckle is up next.

Later.

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Reckless and crazy

Here we go for #4.  The only blue that went well was in this multi strand.   Tiny little buggers.  I think fruit flies are bigger.  The red strands are high sparkle faceted glass, can't tell in photo.  Christmas or hearts.

I disassembled the strands, and plan to cord the blue with the dmc stem color.  Probably have to play with it, test the twist, but the blue sparkle should show nicely against the lighter thread.  'Ya think?  Wish me luck!

I saved the crystals and the blue.  These go very well with the tiny BBD but .... no.  The lighter blue also bagged and taped in the trash.  Still 40% off at Hobby Lobby.  I think JoAnn had an entire row of jewelry strands but HL selection isn't bad.

Have a good one!

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The bead

I purchased several black strands, an almost black matte, and clear red.

I would really like to do the black matte on the Havana piece instead of cording but haven't made a decision yet.  I may take the fringed piece to test colors, if I find a good blue I will replace the fringe.  Jewelry aisle, loads of options, but not tiny.  Tomorrow I will pick up the faceted smaller reds and a few others.  Even without 40% off, they are a really reasonable (but special) trim to consider.  

Later!!

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One of each

When you can't decide, do them all.

Mini pom...

(isn't it gorgeous!)

and fringe.

I just couldn't see how I would find a blue close to this one, before and after leaned green when next to blue. So I matched the backing fabric and stems with this olive fringe.  In case the blue no longer looks dark, you're right.  I removed the ink with a stamp cleaner and q- tip.  Yep.  Always was reckless, but it works out.

The third will be cording, the fourth a beaded edge.  Hopefully HL will still have that same string of beads so there will be enough length to encircle.  If not, will space them out.

Dentist and errands today.

Amish for a few more mums.

Have a good one.

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Booking it

 I do believe Miss M Holloway will be booked.

First option is a perfect fit kraft notebook.  I could drill the binding and weave a ribbon or cord.  The pages are plain kraft, perfect for attaching a scrap.  But if that would be the plan, many pages would be removed to allow extra space for the goodies.

The second option is a hard cover fabric covered journal that I aged.  Many years ago my bookstore carried these and I am sorry I only purchased a few.  Lined pages, would keep as is.  But they are both so small, including them with soft finishes would be fine.  In fact, great.  

Once again, decisions.

I received my eighth yard pieces and for the first time, pleased with all.  I like the texture and hand of FOAW but most previous pieces were greenish.  This is Milk & Honey, Sugar & Cream, and Stephanie's Toasted Almond.  Perfection.

Have a good day.

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