Well, it took me a really long time to complete this bracelet but I finally did it. I started this bracelet about 9 months ago and completed 85% of it. On Saturday I told myself it was time to complete the project and move on to something new. I was distracted by crocheting and knitting over these past few months.
My weekend plans consist of me being outside in my garden for at least 2 hours in the morning and at least 2-3 hours in the afternoon. In between those times, I do indoor projects like knitting, crocheting, and beading.
This bracelet I made is from a pattern designed by Jaycee. She makes such beautiful, intricate designs. I love the romantic, lacy-ness of this bracelet. I also love that the bracelet is thicker rather than a thin band to disguise my bony wrist. My wrist is extremely small and I find that all bracelets sold for women are too big for me.
This band was made with 10 different beads. I didn’t have enough of some of the beads so ended up using a variety of colors. It worked out well. Below is my beading tray filled with mayhem. I had to beg my boys to sort the beads for me once I completed the bracelet.
The hardest thing about beading is picking colors and beads to go with the designs. I have spent hours on choosing colors and beads before I start projects. Sometimes I would have to tear up the project about a quarter of the way in after finding out the colors and size don’t have the desired effect. I want colors that would work well with my wardrobe and beads must already be in my current stash.
This picture below is to show you how small the beads are. My tiny hairlike strand of thread is coming out of a gold 15mm Delica beads. The needles for this project is just as thin and I am still amazed that I am able to thread it without problems, although my eyes have gotten worse since I started beading years ago.
After completing this bracelet I realized I should have used a magnet clasp instead of this difficult-to-maneuver-clasp-with-one-hand thing. Other than that, I am very happy with my bracelet. Hopefully in a few more weeks I will be able to share my new beading project.
But wait…look what’s blooming in my yard!
Verdant Garden 