I said I was going to make 6 total embroidered cabs. Then I decided I wanted the cabs to go all away around the neck, with a hidden clasp underneath another in the back, so I made 8. Not pictured is the modest centerpiece, nor the back cab which will hide the clasp. I still…

I did end up using the components I had tested back in May, and made some more: I have three more of the embroidered pieces to make, the centerpiece to finish (it’s only slightly larger), and a couple more of the bowtie/fans. I’ll be connecting them with the small sapphire Swarovski bicones. Three more of…

I think these may be part of the necklace I’m making for Beading for a Cure. I see a larger center component with fringe, and some of the larger beads to connect everything. I’m having some issues with uploading images. Something to add to my list of things to do! I didn’t change anything in…

I’ve begun experimenting with my Beading for a Cure beads, which will be auctioned for charity next spring. The rules are simple — at least one of each of the kit beads must be used, and only one non-kit bead may be added. Here are this kit’s beads — 2 8s, 3 11s, 3 15s,…