This time we had to create something with a net stitch (mandatory) and chose one of the other stitches between Spiral rope, Chevron stitch and Chenille.
For my first piece I've found an interesting tutorial on Youtube (sorry, I' can't find the link right now, will add it later) to create short pieces of rope in two colors with the ends of a third color, a kind of beaded beads. I've played a little with these pieces and came out with this necklace:
(sorry for the blurry pictures - if you click on them it's a little better)
For the pendant part I've made a rectangle and tried different combinations of including something inside the rectangle, but didn't like any of them and preferred it just like it is. I think is the minimalist part of me speaking (lol).
So, what do you think - what should I do with the pendant part? Any ideas will be welcome.
Let's go to the mandatory part of the challenge - netting. Well, I run out of time and beads and all I can show you is the work in progress ... I need one more evening or two to finish it.
The base is Chevron stitch and the pattern is from Marcia DeCoster's book Beads in Motion. I've just used a different size of beads and adjusted it a little. I'll include also a triangular polymer clay cabochon, made by me ...
This is from my side and you'll be welcome if you would like to come back in few days to see the finished necklace.
And now, here's the list of all the other participants at this challenge:
Hosted by Therese Frank and Christine Altmiller
1. Amy Severino
5. Paula Kramer
6. Kim Hora
7. Dee Alcalde
10. LizE
11. Sally Russick
12. Becky Pancake
13. Jasvanti Patel
14. Karin Slaton
15. Alenka <-- You are here!
16. Sarah Sequins
17. Tanya Goodwin
18. Debbie Rasmussen
19. Shirley Moore
Alenka
21 comments:
Wow, Alenka! i'm still in awe of your weaving skills having only begun not so long ago!!! I adore both of these pieces. I can't wait to see the netted piece when it is complete. You are so talented with design!
Both of those are gorgeous. The netted piece just made my jaw drop, though. I can't wait to see it finished.
Both necklace are beautiful, the chevron necklace is going to be outstanding and a real statement piece - I will certainly come back and see the finished design. Awesome job!
IMHO your blue necklace looks perfect as is, nothing wrong with a little negative space, it is actually so elegant, Alenka :) Your lovely cab on the netting will be so striking as well!
Wow - that netted necklace is going to be a stunner! You've gotten enough done that you can really see how fabulous it's going to look. Love the bold red color, too.
Wow~You have put a lot into these pieces! Like Monique said, the negative space is very pretty, so leaving the beautiful blue piece alone would look great. I also was drawing out frames to hang some smaller gold pendants I have in my stash of heirlooms to make them a bit bolder.
The netting!!! Oh My~I love the drama in that gorgeous piece! Is the netting going to be on the one side only?! I cannot wait to see this complete!!! Thanks so much for being a part of this hop, Alenka!
Both pieces are beautiful, but I am sure that the finished netting piece is going to be outstanding! I actually thought it was an asymmetrical piece at first, which was rather cool as well. Love your polymer clay cab!
Very nice, the same happened to me I finished one of my bracelets late last night and had to take pictures in the dark.
Your necklaces are wonderful! Wow! That netted one is fabulous and will be gorgeous to wear when it's finished. Beautiful!
Hi Alenka. Both of your pieces are gorgeous. The blue necklace has wonderful texture. I think the square should be left empty.
Hi Alenka,
I love your pieces and I would leave the pendant on the first necklace just the way it is. Wow I will be back to see the end result of that already gorgeous netted necklace.
Thank you for participating in mine and Christine's ATTS challenge and I hope that you will join us for ATTS 5.
Therese
Alenka, both necklaces are gorgeous. About the first one, leave it as it is - don't add anything. I'll come back to see the second necklace finished. Congratulations on your work. Ana
Both of your pieces are lovely. I think your netted piece will really be something special. And love the polymer clay cab - very dramatic!
Oh your netted piece will be so lovely....I will be back to see it....love the cabochon.
both of these are a perfect example of your talents! I love the chenille and I simply cannot wait to see how you finish the netting! that is stunning!
I say leave the square pendant empty. It has a great presence all on its own, no need for anything inside. I can't wait to see that finished netting necklace. What a statement piece, bold yet feminine.
Alenka, WOW! I Love Love Love the necklace and can't wait to see the finished piece. Your work is beautiful.
Crystie
Oh, my, Alenka - both pieces are dropping-jaw gorgeous! I would leave the square pendant just like it is, I like it that way. The netting piece is a work of art - and adding the cab to it will make it an outstanding work of art; can't wait until it's finished!
Wow, can't wait to see it finished! And that cab is beautiful.
I think the simplicity of the square pendant is perfect just as it is. It shows the beautiful bead weaving perfectly.
And your netted piece - wow! - I can't wait to see that finished! it's going to be a real show-stopper!
Very nice! That necklace is going to be spectacular when done, you should show it to Marcia!
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