Tuesday, June 17, 2014

A Time to Stitch FIVE !

Spiral rope was my choice for this ATTS.  My blogging has gone into slow motion after the month-long A-Z April challenge, so I needed something easy and fast - spiral rope was just the thing.  Not managing to actually follow the rules, I ended up making a necklace and some earrings. 

Started off with size 8 and 12 seed beads and a few Swarovski crystals to make this rope necklace.


Second came "Spring Fling" slightly crazy looking earrings made from 3 mm lapis lazuli, size 8 pink seed beads and green lentils.


I started a carnelian, freshwater pearl and seed bead piece that isn't finished.  Here is a sample.  I hope it makes it to a full rope necklace, because I kind of like it.


Here is a side-by-side picture to show more clearly how this stitch looks with a variety of beads.


Then got a bit of a second wind and made one more pair of earrings using size 8 seed beads and 5 x 3 mm howlite tube beads.


An enormous thank you to Christine and Therese for continuing the Time To Stitch series.  They are always a ton of fun!  Here is the list.  Can't wait to hop around.

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17 comments:

  1. JoJoJune 17, 2014 at 2:45 AM

    I loooooove that aqua/teal one! My best friend does this stitch and said it's really easy but I've never attempted it.

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  2. BobbieJune 17, 2014 at 5:49 AM

    Spiral rope is a favorite of mine, too -- I really love the use of lentils on the earrings. They are so cheerful! And yes, you should definitely finish that sample into a full, gorgeous necklace!

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  3. BirgitJune 17, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    Beautiful necklace and love the colours. The earrings are funky and love the Blue in them. Can't wait to see the finished necklace. You must get excited by all the beads like I do over paper. The colours and glitter..oh my:)

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  4. JasvantiJune 17, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Hi Liz, I love your spiral ropes. I am sure you needed a break, you have been working very very hard.

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  5. Empty nester at lastJune 17, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    Spiral ropes are my fav and I too love to see what different combo's will do. Great work! Love the aqua!
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  6. ShirleyJune 17, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    I love all the ropes, and those earrings are just cool! You definitely need to finish the topaz one, those are gorgeous colors!

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  7. kimmykatsJune 17, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    I have not done much beading using a spiral stitch...I really enjoy your colors. I too love the topaz necklace...of course you need earring too!

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  8. WendyJune 17, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    what great pieces, I love the crazy earrings! Reading this, I can't believe I stuck to seed beads, I've now got even more ideas for spiral ropes...

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  9. Therese's TreasuresJune 17, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    Hi LizE,
    I love your variations on the spiral rope. My favorite, even though it is not finished, is the Carnelian and FW pearl. Thank you for participating in this round of ATTS. I hope that you are going to join us for ATTS 6 it is going to be a little bit more challenging.
    Therese

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  10. AntiquityTravelersJune 17, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    these are awesome variations! all with such different personalities :) I am taken with your bead choices on the bracelet ... can't wait to see that one done! But those earrings - I can't stop looking at them! they are so much fun and so interesting in the way the beads create their patterns for each - LOVE them

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  11. Sue McPeakJune 17, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    So glad to see your latest projects which are soooo inspiring as always. It's been ages since I stitched beads. Right now I am into working with buttons, beads and wire for stringing, shaping, and repurposing from my stash of vintage pieces and collected beads and all things junky jewelry. I posted about jewelry today too. Come on by and see my Fishy Necklace.
    Sue at CollectInTexas Gal

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  12. Karin SlatonJune 17, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    The spiral rope necklace is so elegant - wouldn't it look fantastic with a white sundress...or over black linen!! Your earrings are a delight and I'm really hoping you finish the carnelian piece - gray was the perfect choice to anchor those gorgeous bursts of orange.

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  13. Karin GJune 17, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    Your variations on spiral stitch are great and so different, I love the endless possibilities this stitch offers, and you did an amazing job in your choices of beads.

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  14. LolaJune 17, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    Wow! Once again I am amazed at the versatility of the spiral stitch and what a huge role the type of bead plays! Love the beautiful necklace and earrings!

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  15. Christine AltmillerJune 18, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    Rules around here are just a suggestion ;-)
    I am blown away by your side-by-side photo of all three spirals next to each other. They look like 3 different stitches! You really showed the challenge and what it was meant to show with this post. Please Do finish the carnelian/freshwater piece! GORGEOUS!!! Both pair of earrings are so fun and the blue necklace is soothing and an easy wearing piece. I love coming here!!!

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  16. Mary HardingJune 19, 2014 at 12:10 AM

    Love your Spring Fling earrings! They make the spiral stitch so fun and vibrant!!

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  17. KokopelliJune 23, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    I love both pairs of earrings! Such lovely play with colors!

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