Once all the seams were stitched, I got to add the beads. It's been too long since I played with all my beads! It was a good warm-up for the big Bead Expo that Interweave is putting on in Portland this week-end. I plan on doing a little shopping...just a little....
The seams looked really nice before, but I can't help but think that the beads bring them to life.
My friend KT loves things that sparkle and shine, so I just had to go for it!
And meanwhile, the college boy is home for spring break and comes into the sewing room every now and again. Here he is explaining some new programming language he is learning for the fun of it while he is on vacation from school. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed his elaborate technical monologues. I can even just barely sort of semi follow them!
His girlfriend is here too and God Bless her has brought her needlework. I am going to introduce her to the embellisher tomorrow.....should be fun!!!
You're right, the beads put the sparkle on everything & I love the bright colors! Like the Tee shirt your son is wearing too.
ReplyDeleteHave fun at the expo, somethng tells me you'll be coming home with a "few".
It's beautiful! I love all of the beads. How many hours do you get to spend in your studio every day?
ReplyDeleteI wish I could go to the bead expo, sounds like a wonderful experience.
ReplyDeleteI bet you and the girlfriend have a blast at the embellisher. You've obviously trained him well in what to look for in a woman.
Boy, you got that block done quickly! The seam treatments look very complex and pretty.
ReplyDeleteThis piece is coming along so nicely. I really love the colors on this one. The beads add to the sparkle of the shiny fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a delightful block and the beads do make it sing.
ReplyDeleteAh-sons home for Spring-it's great isn't it? Especially when they bring their young seamstresses with them too. Enjoy.
This has so much wonderful detail to it, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLucky you to have your son home, and bringing a girlfriend who likes handwork! Enjoy!
The counted stitches do make beautiful seam treatments. This block is gorgeous, and my favorite colors, too. Nice to see Max. Caleb and Lauryth are camping during spring break.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful and I love the colours - maureen x
ReplyDeleteI can imagine how you're happy with your precious son and his girl friend there with you:))
ReplyDeleteAllie, I admired all those seam treatments you did...
I loved little rose buttons at the bottom photo. Are those ceramic or plastic? Oh, they look so pretty
Love that purple seam treatment... yummers! Beads just plain add that extra little bit to put it over the top, don't they?
ReplyDeleteAllie, you've done it again -- what absolutely beautiful stitching. I am inspired to go try it myself!
ReplyDeleteDonna