The Beading Yogini

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Desert Sunrise Micro-Macrame Bracelet

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Buddha’s Garden Micro-Macrame Necklace

Sweet green “Y” shaped nylon, micro-macrame chocker necklace with a pewter metal frame pendant and charms. Unique combination of a Buddha Head, hand and yogini charm. Pewter flower button closure and embellished with czech seed beads.

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Red and Purple Lampwork Beads

A few basic beads today.  

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Vineyard Knot Micro-Macrame Bracelet

Warm copper micro-macrame bracelet in shades of purple, green and tan with a nifty little “keepsake” safety pin closure.

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Moss And Heather Micro-Macrame Bracelet

Still waiting for the new torch to arrive. Anyway, still too hot with near record heat here in the Las Vegas Valley. We missed the all time record high heat for the date by one degree. In the meantime, tying knots along the lines of Micro-Macrame Jewelry by Joan R. Babcock, Project #6 (with modifications […]

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Micro Macrame Bracelet

This is my first attempt at micro-macrame jewelry, also known as cavandoli knotting. The pattern and design are from the book: Beaded Macrame Jewelry by Sherri Haab. I used materials that I had on hand; Irish waxed linen thread, small beads and a shank button. The book is a handy guidepost with clear illustrations, design […]

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Bird Nest Necklaces and Etched Metal

Etched, stamped and cold connected metal pieces with a bit of lampworked glass beads and wire wrap.

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i WisH…

I wish I had more time to play…

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Work Accessories – Cool Tools For The Ladies

I was growing weary of the “man” tool belts and decided to take things into my own hands. Here’s what became of a well worn pair of bib overalls last week. A gal needs a fashionable place to store all her work and garden tools. 

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Big Hole Beads-Pandora, Troll, or Biagi

Finished up a special order this week for twenty big hole beads.  These fit nicely on Pandora, Biagi and Troll bracelets. 

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