June 24, 2008

Second Finished Embroidered Piece

This is my new embroidered finished piece.
I keep practicing, keeping in mind what Ritual have told me regarding my first finished piece – she said that the nature of bead embroidery is not perfection, but acceptance… Thanks for that comment, Ritual, you are right and it's a lot more fun working while keeping in mind what you said… I haven't yet got to the point where I am not thinking of it at all, but it's a sort of easing… I'm still practicing and learning…

I have also got another thing for practicing bead embroidery. It's a guiding book that I have received from a very dear friend. The book is "Beading in the Native American Tradition" by David Dean. There are very easy to follow instructions, full of beautiful and inspiring photos, and what makes this book special in my eyes, are the philosophical Native American sayings that are "interwoven" in the explanations and instructions. Highly recommended book! Thank you again, dear friend, also for this one! :)



22 comments:

  1. oh wow Smadar!!!! I absolutely LOVE this piece!!! Is the centre mother of pearl? whatever it is, it's amazing!!!

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  2. Thanks so much Triz :)
    No, it's not MOP, but a punched sterling silver plated disc.

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  3. Great Job!!! I'm so glad you didn't give up because it turned out very nice.

    What a interesting idea to place a silver disc in the center.

    Louise

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  4. Louise, thanks so much! Your encouragement means a lot to me, I'm glad you like it :)

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  5. It's stunning and I love Ritual's advice to you:) Words to live by.

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  6. I love the non-traditional aspects of this piece! A stunner, Smadar! :D The silver is just perfect for this.

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  7. Smadar - It's lovely! The color combination is really striking. Soon you're going to have another addiction besides beadweaving... :-)

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  8. Smadar, that necklace is so beautiful!!

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  9. uhhhh now I like it even more if that is possible!!!! wonderful idea the punched silver disk! :-)

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  10. A really beautiful piece Smadar - a great design with so much to look at :)

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  11. It so gorgeous, You did a great job. I'm sure it will sell right way :O)

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  12. From your mouth to G-d's ears :D
    Thanks, Staci

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  13. Smadar - this is gorgeous! Watch out for that bead embroidery, it's very addictive! :)

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  14. Thank you Susan, every thing related to beads is addictive :D

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  15. This is beautiful! Congrats on the front page too!

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