The challenge this time was to create something using Right Angle Weave (RAW) and/or St. Petersburg Stitch. I wanted to do something simple this time. Something that I could wear everyday. My first piece was made using St. Petersburg Stitch. I love how this turned out. There was a pattern published a while back in Beadwork Magazine, which I just loved! I have a copy of it somewhere I just did not want to go and try to find it lol. I thought I would make my own version. So here it is:
The next two pieces are made using RAW, which I happen to love by the way! This bracelet was made following a patten by Ella from http://ellad2.com. Ella's patterns actually taught me RAW and she makes/writes such fantastic tutorials that even a newbie can follow. I made this bracelet using 4mm Jasper Rounds and 11/0 seed beads with a natural wood button. I just love the way it turned out!
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And last of all is this Hollow Core Beaded Bead I made that also uses RAW. I found the tutorial for this @ Beadaholique's YouTube Channel. If you would like to learn how to make this bead you can click HERE. It is a great tutorial and you should totally check it out!
Thanks again so much for visiting with me and be sure to visit what the other participants came up with @
Therese Frank and Christine Altmiller Your Wonderful Hostesses! Thank You! <3
Kristen Stevens
Shirley Moore
Marla Gibson <----- You Are Here!
Kim Hora (who I recently got to meet! Love her!)
Karen WilliamsNikki Byers
Peace and <3 Ya'll!
p.s. sorry for the crappy photos! I have had these made for a while now, but I just photographed them and I am a bit under the weather.
Wow Marla! You really made some beautiful pieces! Love that beaded bead, and that particular type are ones I struggle with, so I'll have to bookmark it. That pattern for the St. Pete is soo cool!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you're not feeling well, and hope to hear you've bounced back quickly. Hugs!
Love, love, love, love! I especially love that RAW bracelet. The colors are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHa Ha folks I got to see these beautiful pieces (along with many other) in person. Marla, my favorite is still the jasper bracelet...after my haul you saw you know I love stones! I really must try the St Petersburg stitch--all of you have got me interested! I hope you are feeling better and sending you hugs for a quick recovery next week!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for inviting us into your home and sharing your fur babies!!
WOOT! beautiful Marla! I love this pattern of St Pete's! I tried this variation awhile back and loved it and I really like the colors you chose. The RAW bracelet is so cool - what a great pattern! I'm seeing through all these challenges just how flexible RAW as a stitch can be, and how bead size can really change the look of it! I really like how you did this bracelet!
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ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in on mine and Christine's challenge. I love your version of the St. Petersburg stitched bracelet in Beadwork. I think yours prettier then theirs. The RAW bracelet with the jasper rounds is gorgeous I love it! The beaded bead is gorgeous I will have to check out the tutorial on this one.
I hope you will join in on the next ATTS challenge it is always a joy to see what you have created. I hope that the pain is bearable the 31st will be here soon, my thoughts and prayers are with you my friend.
Therese
Marla~Spice Box is always a favorite stop of mine. And it certainly is again today :-) Your beaded bead is beautiful~I can totally see it swinging on a silver chain off of someone's ear! And your St. Petersburg has such wonderful style and color, with an everyday feel to it. The RAW with the jasper...love. Love. LOVE! Great color and gorgeous design and all around warmth and beauty.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for signing up for this hop. Speedy recovery for you and I hope recuperation brings some bead time.
Oh, I really like your version of the St. Peterburg Stitch, simple but oh so elegant! Also, the RAW bracelet with the 4mm jasper has such a beautiful earth feel to it and it looks like it is such a comfortable bracelet to wear! I have to tell you that I envy your beaded bead... i've attempted them and they just don't seem to turn out for me, I'm going to have to check out that video!
ReplyDeleteMarla, those are beautiful! I love the crystals between the St. Petersberg ropes .. I may be hunting down that pattern. :) Your jasper bracelet is also a show stopper. I love Ella's patterns as well and you did a fabulous job with this one!
ReplyDeleteYour pieces are beautiful! I love the RAW bracelet. It's so rustic looking. And, the St. Petersburg is really lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat cute things you created! Thanks for sharing them, and hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteAwesome bracelets. I really love the way your St. Petersburg lengths are joined using the crysals. The colors of those jaspers are great.
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Hi Marla, I am always sure to recognize you by that little chair. It seems to be turning up everywhere ;) -Love your jewelry pieces. The RAW with Jasper has got to be my favorite and I am so amazed at the versatily of this stitch. Beautiful work all around ;)
ReplyDeleteYour St. Petersburg bracelet reminds me of the Bohemian Wrap craze, but on steroids. Great designs!
ReplyDeleteWow those are are awesome!!!! I will definitely check out the free pattern, thanks for the tip! Oh, and thanks for clearing something up for me. I never knew what <3 meant until I saw it on your post! Every time I saw it I wondered why people were flashing their boobies at me. LOL. I swear that is true.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces Marla! I want to thank you for sharing your bead weaving abilities both here and on Art Whimsy. You go above and beyond to share your love and I will be checking out these links. Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteOMG, Marla - beautiful pieces! Thank you for sharing the tutorials too, I've been looking for one to make beads for a while now :)
ReplyDeleteYour RAW bracelet has such a wonderful feel - the shine of the jasper, the deep matte seed beads and the smooth wooden button. I just want to reach in and touch it (and wrap it around my wrist, of course!) And I love that you reinvented the St. Petersburg piece from memory. I would have had to hunt down the back issue. Beautiful pieces!
ReplyDeleteLook at that bracelet on the little chair!!! So cute, and such clever photography.
ReplyDeleteI love the beaded bead, too. Doesn't Beadaholique have the best videos? :)
Love your RAW bracelet and the beaded bead, it would be fun to make a bunch of them for a necklace or bracelet. I will definitely bookmark those links. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love that jasper bracelet and beaded bead! (Thanks for the link to the tutorial!) I also love your St. Petersburg bracelet ... the colors and clasp are great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces and well done! Thank you for sharing the links for tutorials, I'll certainly try to make the beaded bead.
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