I had not realized it had been so long since I'd posted. So much has happened in the recent past that has kept me away from here. Actually, from both blogs. Or should I say, both parts of the same blog.
Well, now that things are beginning to settle, I will thankfully be able to come back and share what's been going on. I am especially excited to share the newest crochet items that I've made and the ones that are soon to be done.
See you soon!
About Me
- Jeanine
- I’m married (for the 2nd time) just over a year now. I have 3 children ages 21, 17 & 16 as well as a daughter who is 21 years old from my husband’s previous marriage (not a typo) and recently married so I am now a mother-in-law as well. I think it’s great!! All my love to both of them!!! As long as they wait to have children until he is out of the Army! I’m also a Nursing student in my 2nd year of school. I’m seriously considering a change in my major to Nutrition. Much as I want to be a Nurse, I think becoming a Nutritionist may be the avenue I choose. I am fluent in American Sign Language and speak Italian as well. I also love the outdoors, camping, hiking, riding motorcycles with my husband, and the beach are among a few. I hate the cold but I love snowball fights with my family. I enjoy crochet of all kinds, but there’s something about the detail when it is done with crochet thread that I especially love. I try to spend as much time as I can enjoying life and what it has to offer.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Friday, April 10, 2009
Pentacle/Aunk Amulet
This Beaded Peyote Stitched Amulet Pendant is two-sided so that it can be worn or hung with either the Pentacle or the Aunk facing forward.
Both the Pentacle and the Aunk have a vine with flowers intertwined within the pattern and the rope the Amulet is attached to has a double-strand of size 15/0 seed beads with both small beaded beads & Swarovski Crystals in 2 sizes.
Both the Pentacle and the Aunk have a vine with flowers intertwined within the pattern and the rope the Amulet is attached to has a double-strand of size 15/0 seed beads with both small beaded beads & Swarovski Crystals in 2 sizes.
Netted Chain
This simple netted chain is done in 3 colors with 2 sizes of seed beads and measures 22" in length.
Zulu Necklace
This Zulu Patterned Necklace is about 32" in length and has a hand-painted bead with a bird in the center.
Zulu Bracelet
This Zulu bracelet measures 7" in length and matches the Zulu Necklace except in color.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Miniture Beaded Purse
This miniture beaded purse is done in peyote stitch with delicas size 11/0. I saw one similar and decided to try my own version. I think the original one was done in square stitch though I chose to create mine in peyote.
The bag itself is about 1.25" wide x 1" high.
The bag itself is about 1.25" wide x 1" high.
Victorian Beaded Bracelet
This Victorian Inspired Beaded Bracelet is 6.5" long and made with Swarovski Pearls, Seed Beads in 3 sizes and small Roundels in brass & peridot.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Red Guitar Bracelet
This Guitar Bracelet is done in odd-count Peyote Stitch. Drawing out the pattern was actually more difficult than creating the bracelet itself. I also have a pattern for an electric guitar but have not started it yet. Once I do, the photos will be posted here.
The bracelet measures just under 7" and the end of the "neck" of the guitar has a small loop that wraps around a toggle on the body of the guitar.
The bracelet measures just under 7" and the end of the "neck" of the guitar has a small loop that wraps around a toggle on the body of the guitar.
Victorian "Fan"tasy Necklace
Aptly named Victorian "Fan"tasy Necklace due to the 6 fans around the necklace. The greens & copper tones used in this pattern evoke for me, a very Victorian theme.
Beaded Tea Sets
Below are photos of a beaded tea set whose original design was Diane Fitzgerald's pattern. I altered it a bit though not by much.
The cream colored tea pot has a creamer, sugar bowl, tea cup & saucer, as well as a small beaded spoon that matches it. The blue teapot is not part of a set, yet.
The cream colored tea pot has a creamer, sugar bowl, tea cup & saucer, as well as a small beaded spoon that matches it. The blue teapot is not part of a set, yet.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Awareness Ribbons (all)
Below is a photo of all of the ribbons that I have so far. I am planning to do them in yellow as well as green - I am just waiting for the beads to arrive.
Each ribbon can be done in an afternoon. They take me about 3 hours to do, depending on how fast I am working and what else is going on in the house.
If you are familiar with peyote stitch and would like the pattern that I used for these ribbons, please email me and I will send it to you. It helps if you already know odd-count peyote as the pattern does not teach the stitch itself. Once you know it, it is a fairly easy pattern to follow.
Each ribbon can be done in an afternoon. They take me about 3 hours to do, depending on how fast I am working and what else is going on in the house.
If you are familiar with peyote stitch and would like the pattern that I used for these ribbons, please email me and I will send it to you. It helps if you already know odd-count peyote as the pattern does not teach the stitch itself. Once you know it, it is a fairly easy pattern to follow.
Awareness Ribbons - Black
I was born during the Vietnam War and a few of my uncles fought in that war. I wanted to do something for those that did not come home. As well as for my fiance who spent 9 years in the Navy and did 2 tours in the Gulf War.
The ribbon ends on this particular one are longer to allow for the POW & MIA lettering. When worn on a jacket the tail ends lay flat so that I don't have to worry about them being overly long.
Black Ribbon:
This color is a symbol of mourning, melanoma, and gang prevention
The ribbon ends on this particular one are longer to allow for the POW & MIA lettering. When worn on a jacket the tail ends lay flat so that I don't have to worry about them being overly long.
Black Ribbon:
This color is a symbol of mourning, melanoma, and gang prevention
Awareness Ribbons - White
White Ribbon:
This color is a symbol of innocence, victims of terrorism, violence against women, peace, right to life, bone cancer, adoptees, and retinal blastoma
Awareness Ribbons - Purple
With this ribbon I chose to follow the original pattern when it came to where to place a small silver heart where the ribbon's tail ends crossed one another. The heart was stitched after the ribbon was completed and is sewn over it. Unlike the red ribbon that has the heart within the pattern.
Purple Ribbon:
This color is a symbol of pancreatic cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid cancer, domestic violence, ADD/ADHD, alzheimer's, religious tolerance, animal abuse, the victims of 9/11 including the police and firefighters, Crohn's disease and colitis, cystic fibrosis, lupus, leimyosarcoma, and fibromyalgia
Purple Ribbon:
This color is a symbol of pancreatic cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid cancer, domestic violence, ADD/ADHD, alzheimer's, religious tolerance, animal abuse, the victims of 9/11 including the police and firefighters, Crohn's disease and colitis, cystic fibrosis, lupus, leimyosarcoma, and fibromyalgia
Awareness Ribbons - Red
This version doesn't have the border around it like the pink one, but instead has a heart within the pattern of the edge of the ribbon.
Red Ribbon:
Most commonly associated with the fight against AIDS and HIV, this ribbon is also a symbol for heart disease, stroke, substance abuse, MADD, DARE, Epidermolysis Bullosa, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Red Ribbon:
Most commonly associated with the fight against AIDS and HIV, this ribbon is also a symbol for heart disease, stroke, substance abuse, MADD, DARE, Epidermolysis Bullosa, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Awareness Ribbons - Pink
I recently saw a pattern for Beaded Awareness Ribbons and as I've always liked them, I decided to try to make one.
The pattern I was given was for a beaded ribbon done in a combination of ladder stitch and brick stitch. I altered the pattern so that it was done in odd-count peyote stitch. A similar pattern but for me, I prefer peyote stitch. Besides it being one of my favorites, the original pattern called for size 11 seed beads which I changed to Delicas size 11's. I find they have a more uniform size.
So far, I've done 5 awareness ribbons and each one is slightly different.
The pattern I was given was for a beaded ribbon done in a combination of ladder stitch and brick stitch. I altered the pattern so that it was done in odd-count peyote stitch. A similar pattern but for me, I prefer peyote stitch. Besides it being one of my favorites, the original pattern called for size 11 seed beads which I changed to Delicas size 11's. I find they have a more uniform size.
So far, I've done 5 awareness ribbons and each one is slightly different.
Pink Ribbon:
Most commonly associated with breast cancer awareness, this ribbon is also a symbol for birth parents, and childhood cancer awareness
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Lacy Beaded Bracelet
Below are 3 lacy beaded bracelets. The pink one was a gift for my mom. When I finished it, I liked it so much I made 2 more for myself.
Moonlight Windows Bracelet
Below is a bracelet called "Moonlight Windows" done in peyote stitch.
The beads used are: Delicas 11/0, 12mm flat coin pearls, 4mm bicone crystals, seed beads size 15/0... this was a wonderful pattern that I found in a magazine a few months back. Though I made this one shown here, I cannot take credit for the original pattern.
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