Saturday, January 10, 2015

A Time to Stitch

Hello, everyone!  Happy New Year!  It's so nice to have you visit with me today.  The holidays are over, all the decorations are put away and now we can breathe slowly and get back to creating wonderful projects!  I know that's what I'm hoping to do.  I actually got back to beading this week so that I could finish the project for this round of A Time to Stitch!  This blog hop is sponsored by Therese and Christine.  It's always a lot of fun and it often spurs me on to try something I've been putting off doing.  The idea behind it is to try a stitch that you haven't used before.  This time that idea was changed up a bit.  This time we were supposed to use a word chart, a picture chart or graft.  I like working with word charts because I knit and use word charts all the time.  I decided to use a pattern designed by Eridhan Creations.  The pattern I chose was one called Twisted Triangle.  I love peyote stitched triangles and I had never done one based on June Huber's idea of using different sized beads to create a "twist".  Here is what my pendant looks like.






I chose neutral colors so the "twist" would be the focus of the piece.  I didn't know what I wanted to do for a necklace because I didn't want something that was going to be too busy.  I decided to make my own chain out of wire and the bronze fire polished beads that are in the center of each side.  But, the holidays brought the entire thing to a standstill and I didn't have time to get all the links made by today.  I do have some finished.


 
 
 
I'll link them together with jump rings and attach them to the triangle.  I'll post a picture of the finished necklace when it's all put together.
 
 
Thanks to Christine and Therese for hosting this hop.  It's always a lot of fun and I always make some thing that I've been wanting to do!  Below is a list of all the participants.  Be sure to check out their blogs and see what they have created.
 
 
 
 
Thank you for visiting me today.  I hope you have a great day and find some time to create!
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16 comments:

  1. Amy S.January 10, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    Ooooooh Maryanne! This is SOOOOOOOOO beautiful!! I love this pattern and the colors you selected!!

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  2. PepitaJanuary 10, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Hi Maryanne, the pendant is beautiful - and the patterns by Eridhan Creations are really cool!!! I've used one for my piece, too.
    Alenka

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  3. AntiquityTravelersJanuary 10, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    this is beautiful! I love the colors and the beadwork is gorgeous!! can't wait to see how you finish it .... make sure to post it so we can see :)

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  4. Therese's TreasuresJanuary 10, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Hi Maryanne,
    Thank you for participating in this go around of ATTS. I love your version of the Twisted Triangle and the colors you chose to use, gorgeous! I think that the chain you are making for the pendant is going to be beautiful and fit the design well. I have several of Eridhan Creations twisted tutorials, so far my favorites are the Twisted Triangle and Desert Rose. I had started the Twisted Pinwheel for this challenge but ran out of the delicas I chose to use, oh well I just need to order more :-)
    Therese

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  5. Christine AltmillerJanuary 10, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    I am so at home in this color palette ~ you chose really lovely and soothing and muted colors which shows off the pattern beautifully. You always bring the best of beading to your blog. The type of chain you chose is going to finish it all off perfectly. Thank you, Maryanne, for being here and for your friendship :-) It is always a pleasure.

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  6. Karin GJanuary 10, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    What an amazing pendant, I love your choice of design and color and I'm sure it will be perfect with your matching links. Can't wait to see the finished piece!

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  7. Karin SlatonJanuary 10, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    Love this twist on peyote triangles! Your decision to use neutral colors to bring out the design was spot on. And the metallic neutrals in your chain will be gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing your finished piece.

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  8. Becky PancakeJanuary 10, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    Hi Maryanne, Your pendant is fabulous. The links that you have started suit it perfectly. Great job. Yes I too use the challenges to expand my beading skills. Aren't they fun?

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  9. KepiJanuary 10, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    Beautiful pendant, I love 3d beading and yours is gorgeous, it will make a stunning necklace, your chain will be perfect for it.

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  10. Paula, Chief Bead OfficerJanuary 11, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Very beautiful. It's great to see that Therese also motivated you to check out the Eridhan patterns. They are wonderful! And I love the colors you chose - you will get miles and miles of wearing pleasure from that combination. It will be great to see how you decide to complete with the chain components.

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  11. WendyJanuary 11, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    What an amazing piece! It's going to look wonderful with your handmade chain.

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  12. Bits of LearningJanuary 11, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    Gorgeous piece Maryanne! Makes me want to grab my bead tray and give it a try!! I love the intricate twists and the neutral color palette is perfect for the pattern! It really makes the twists pop!! Beautiful! I'm off to check out the Eridhan patterns!

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  13. LizJanuary 11, 2015 at 10:55 PM

    Wow, your twisted triangle pendant came out GREAT. Makes me want to go buy that pattern :-) I can't wait to see it all finished, hanging on what promises to be a simple and stunning chain.

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  14. Diana TaylorJanuary 13, 2015 at 4:25 AM

    What a stunning piece - the colours are perfect and show off the pattern beautifully. As with all your wonderful jewellery I would definitely wear it!

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  15. Sharon FritchmanJanuary 18, 2015 at 5:38 AM

    Oh wow! I am so sorry that I missed the blog hop! Your pendant is absolutely gorgeous! I love it so much. WOW, Maryanne. I always love visiting your blog to see what you are creating! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season. I wish you a very happy and blessed new year. It was so busy this year, wasn't it? To me, it flew by quicker than ever! Now my oldest is back to college and my youngest just celebrated her 12th birthday. Time flies! Take care, my friend and enjoy your time to create!

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  16. Nelly MayJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    Phwoar! That is one lush pendant! The neutral colours work perfectly to highlight the design. Beautiful work.

    (Sorry it took so long for me to actually get to the hop - family stuff happening.)

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