I'm linking up with Leah Day for
UFO's Sunday's.I got my fabric for my Greek Cross Quilt cut and ready to piece. I have 19 completed blocks, so I need at least 6 more, although I may go with an extra row, bringing it up to needing 11 more. I bought 1 more yard of Peacock Kona. I am cutting it really close, but I think I have just enough this time:)
I did manage to complete a little Beaded Lace Medallion UFO I had laying around!
I had it on my coffee table for about a month half finished. Leah's bracelet post last week was just what I needed to get it done! Probably a good thing before it got reduced to a pile of beads!I found it while cruising Pinterest. You can find the instructions
HERE.
I will admit I haven't beaded much. I used the bead string suggested except the weight was different. It's what I could find at Hobby Lobby. She suggests OO Nymo thread, I used D Nymo thread. It kind of looks like dental floss. Mine turned out a little flimsy.
I ran my extra thread tail back through the main outer beads which helped stiffen it some. I am thinking of using a thin sheer ribbon, or some braided DMC floss to use for the necklace part. Any suggestions???
I think it would be cool to do a braided floss with any extra beads you might have left worked in somewhere, nicely done btw!
ReplyDeleteYou are getting lots done! Can't wait to see the Greek Cross Quilt and I love your medallion. Sheer ribbon would be perfect for the necklace. Be sure to show us what you decide! ~Jeanne
ReplyDeleteYour Greek Cross Quilt will be beautiful I am sure. I'll be following your progress. And the beads you used in the medallion are a beautiful color. However you decide to finish it will be pretty. I think a beautiful chocolate brown braiding would be stunning. Love your work,
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If you know how to knit or crochet you could string the seed beads on that super thin cotton yarn and knit or crochet a simple necklace. I used knit and crochet in beads all the time and kind of miss it. Your medallion could also make a nice Christmas ornament too!
ReplyDeleteI love the greek cross. I enrolled for the craftsy block of month in August. But haven't tried a single block yet. Can't wait to see your quilt.
ReplyDeleteYour medallion looks great. A 1/4 inch ribbon would make a great finish. good luck!
Oh my you do such beautiful work and so many different things. I would love to follow you and for you to join me at www.sewcraftykathy.blogspot.com
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