This months AJE design challenge is inspired by the theme of summer - something that is sadly lacking here in the UK as I sit here in a fleece at the end of June! However, my garden is still managing to live up to expectations and that's where I've chosen to draw my inspiration from. I love that time in the garden when most of the hard work is done and you can sit back and enjoy the abundance of your labours...for a couple of months At least.
I decided to go with a beading project this month and since I was short on time I just went with the flow and let the beads take me where they would. I started with one of my own cabochons with a floral motif and created a bead bezel in matching colours. From there I added Czech glass flower and leaf beads and I was thinking at this point it might turn into a brooch. But as the shape developed I started to think more in terms of a pendant so I added some loops to the edging.
This was all feeling a bit heavy and solid so i added some fringing along the bottom edge to give some sense of movement and airiness...much better I think.
Lesley
This is such a beautiful pendant! And, yes, your garden is an inspiration :) I love the colors in the flower wreath around the central bead and how they are also repeated in the fringe!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful pendant! So summery and pretty!
ReplyDeleteYou know I love your bead embroidery. I think the butterfly is a nice detail. I love the dual silks - in color and design.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a brooch.I love the shape and those tiny beads.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful necklace. I can almost smell the flowers.
ReplyDeleteA really beautiful piece Leslie! I love your flowers cab they are just so unique and the fringe really adds to the piece!
ReplyDeleteAwesome piece! I love the fringe on it and how the silk matches it so well. Great Job!
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks beautiful, what a fabulous place to draw inspiration! You know I love your embroidery and this one's another stunner, it looks fit for a fairy queen!
ReplyDeleteI'm more than a little envious that it's still cool where you are. I'd trade temperatures with you if I could. Your flower garden necklace came together beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Lesley, and very English summer garden-y. The fringe and the soft ribbon add the perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteI love this. It's absolutely gorgeous and unique!
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm so late to hopping! I LOVE what you did here, Lesley! I'm not a seed beader/bead embroidery person in general, but seeing what you and Jenny do makes me want to learn. It's plenty hot and steamy here right now so I sort of envy you your need for a fleece. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd be happy with that necklace as well, Lesley! I love your cab, and how you added all the flowers is so great and the dangles are perfect! I love looking at your creations!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! The detail in the pendant amazing; the chiffon the perfect complement.
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