Thursday 8 April 2010

2nd Goal Completed (Liz)

I had a lot of fun making this lariat and I'm really pleased with how it turned out! The stitch is incredibly easy to learn and definitely one I'll be using again in my work.



And here's what I've chosen for my 3rd goal, again from issue 21 of Bead magazine and again designed by Jean Power. I thought this bangle looked really punky!


I don't have a whole lot of dagger beads, most of what I do have came included in bead mixes. While I love the shape I never really know what to do with them apart from adding them to the end of fringes. I've had these emerald AB daggers for several years and found the colour tricky to pair up with any of my other beads, but they seemed destined to go with these mint Matsuno seed beads that I bought recently!

6 comments:

Bellesanbeaus said...

So pretty! Love the greens! I think I need to organize and get all my beads in one place before I join tackling them! lol. I so dislike moving...thank goodness I have only had to do it once in 33 years! lol Can't wait to see what you come up with for the green beads! Have a great day...Beth

Sarah said...

That lariat is beautiful Liz, I love the colours in it! Can't wait to see the bangle finished.

Bobbi Ann said...

Hi Liz, Wow...your lariat turned out gorgeous! All the colors are so beautiful to!
I can't wait to see your new project completed, very gorgeous colors you picked to make that one with! I hope that you have a wonderful day! Bead Happy!
Hugs and happy beading...
Bobbi

Anonymous said...

Thank you girls!

Liz x

DVArtist said...

Wow these are great. I like that what you are doing.
Nicole/Beadwright

Jean Power said...

The lariat is lovely great colours. I look forward to seeing your bangle. They're very addictive- I've made 4 so far: http://www.jeanpower.com/blog/2010/02/04/