We are having more storms this evening. I was able to get on for a minute, but need to unplug the computer. I will post tomorrow, I promise. Read more →
Category: TC Designs Studio
Bead Embroidery
So, I thought I would show you a piece in progress. I am making this bracelet using bead embroidery. This is a technique I really love. I have not done as much of it as I would like.For some great instructions look at the book Beaded Embellishment: Techniques & Designs for Embroidery on Cloth (Beadwork How-To series) by: Amy C.… Read more →
Caterpillar Bracelet
Available The Caterpillar Bracelet is a lush and wonderful bracelet of looped fringe . I know it does not excite everyone, but it is done in one of my favorite color combinations, purples, pink, tangerines, and aqua. It has a centerpiece of a handmade beaded bead and has a hidden sew-on-snap clasp.It measures 7″ (closed) x 1 3/4″ wide.The beaded… Read more →
More Design Ideas (too many ideas, not enough time)
Here is another picture of something I would like to re-create. I have this wonderful book by Diane Fitzgerald, called The Beaded Garden. She does an amazing thistle in it. One of these days I am going to try. This photo of a thistle was taken in the Hall Office Park in Frisco, that is covered in beautiful fields and… Read more →
My Father sent me this great postcard he made. I want so much to make something that looks like this little creature. It was funny, at the time he sent it, I was furiously working on the Basket for Dad’s Eggs. That little basket was done in almost exactly the same jewel tones, as the frog in the picture. I… Read more →
Maple Leaf Bagette
Private collection The Maple Leaf Bagette was a commission. I am really pleased with the way it turned out. I like the neck strap especially, and the sort of hour-glass shape of the bagette. It was done in all earth tones, with shades of fall leaves, in a brick stitch. I was very careful to protect the thread from the… Read more →
Power Outage Woes
Picture of the rain Well that was a long absence… We had a big storm which took out an even bigger tree, which took out three utility poles. The upshot was, no power for two days! I could not even get on to post a quick note through my phone, because my phone was out of juice. But we are… Read more →
Bead & Button’s Right-Angle Weave Issue
I got the best magazine in the mail the other day! It is a special issue of Bead and Button Magazine, all about right-angle weave. They put this together so well, and there are a couple of projects I would really like to make. If you mouse over the picture of the magazine and click on it, it will take… Read more →
Blackberry Pearl Ring
Who doesn’t love pearls? This ring is made from a natural freshwater blackberry pearl. It is on elastic with Bali silver, German glass, and sterling silver findings. It is a size 9 1/2, but stretches to a size 10. It has always reminded me of a Claddagh ring (see Wikipedia) . The pearl is flat on the back, so it… Read more →
Sunset Herringbone Bracelet Set
Private collectionA set of three, in dusk, salmon, and rose, these bracelets arejust so light and fun. They measure 7 ” x 3/16″, with clasp. The clasp is agold-toned magnetic closure with a lavender glass, leaf dangle. They are done in tubular herringbone, with tiny glass, color lined, triangle beads on Nymo (c) thread.The colors together look like a sunset,… Read more →