Sunday, February 8, 2015

In the Inchie of the Night.

Hiya everyone!  I hope that you all have had a great week. The weather here has been awesome the last few days.  I have been trying hard to get over a cold, but I have had the energy to finish a surprise gift for a supervisor and his fiance.  Which makes me really happy!  I really love this project!  It took a bit longer to make then I wanted it to, mostly cuz I had a few other things that had to take precedence. 

This ornament has 3 different stitches in it, herringbone, peyote and branch fringe.  Used 9 colors of Delicas, and 4 colors of seed beads!  I started to design this using a wine cork but the size that I needed was going to need a 1 3/4 inch length of a 1 inch dowel.  I am glad I used the dowel, I don't think condensing the design would have looked as good as it does. 


 This is a montage of the body of the ornament before i added the rest to it.  (Note to self: I must remember to take pictures before I zip them shut!) The reason that I am showing you this is because you can't see it clearly on the finished product. 






Here it is showing off the branch fringe and you can see the herringbone strap at the top.  This was my first time doing the branch fringe and I really like it.  Something else that you cant see from this picture is that the branch fringe has alternating pink seed beads on the bottom to match the 3 different colors of pink flowers on the body of the ornament.  I can't wait to give it to Paige.  They are such a sweet couple. 

This week over at Every Inchie Monday the theme is Night.  My first thought was something that my son commented on.  Military time.  He loves to talk in military time.  Instead of it being 8.25PM it is 20.25 .  So it made me think about 24 hours a day.... or night!  I also took a picture of the pattern that I use when I make my inchies.  I always print off a copy of the pattern so that I can mark off what I get done. 


And here is the Inchie close up.  I used 2 colors of Delicas, a teal (again!) and a rainbow crystal.





Don't forget to fly on over to EIM and check out the great night inchies from all of the other awesome artists.  Until next week, have a blessed and creative week!



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20 comments:

  1. MySpecialistFebruary 9, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    You are so gorgeous! Love the ornament - the work that went into it is amazing. And what a clever idea for the inchie! That inchie belt you're building is adorable.

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    1. freebird7100February 9, 2015 at 12:42 AM

      Thanks Zoe! you're words made me smile, glad you liked the ornament. Thanks again for thinking I am gorgeous lol

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  2. sallyFebruary 9, 2015 at 2:26 AM

    Wow! Amazing ornament, I did spot the faintest touch of pink on the end of the fringe - nice!
    You talk about army time, funny, I never thought that! Growing up we always used 24 hour clock even though we had nothing to do with the army!

    Sally

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    1. freebird7100February 9, 2015 at 2:46 AM

      Thanks Sally, we don't have anything to do with the military either. I just think my son likes to be different like that.

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  3. chrissieFebruary 9, 2015 at 2:50 AM

    Fantastic ideas on all of your work. I love to see what you come up with for your inchie each week and they are always special

    Love Chrissie

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  4. SuzyMoshFebruary 9, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    Nice inchie. Clever idea.

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  5. WendyKFebruary 9, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    Your beadwork is fabulous, and the inchie as usual is very clever.

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  6. jeanchaneyazFebruary 9, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Such a beautiful gift. They will be in awe! I am glad you shared your pattern. Well, of course you use a pattern....what was I thinking? I just thought you did it out of your head!!! LOL! Fun piece :)

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    1. freebird7100February 9, 2015 at 5:32 PM

      Thanks Jean, doing out of my head? Kinda like going commando! Oh my gosh I dont know if I could LOL. Thanks again Jean

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  7. KiaFebruary 9, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Beautiful ornament. I really like the fringe. What a good idea for your inchie, and so well executed as usual.

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    1. freebird7100February 9, 2015 at 5:34 PM

      Thanks Kia, I like the fringe as well. I cant wait to use it again

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  8. UnknownFebruary 9, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    Tina, I just love seeing what you do with your inches. The way your mind works. My husband did over 20 years in Army still tends to use 24 hour timing. I don't think my first thought for NIGHT would have been 24. You are amazing and so is your work.
    Paula

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    1. freebird7100February 9, 2015 at 5:35 PM

      Thanks alot Paula, My min has always worked a bit sideways LOL I like to blame it on creativity ;)

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  9. Trillian AsFebruary 10, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    Brilliant inchie. We have this kind of time in Germany. Two weeks ago when I was in England I was wandering if 12.00 AM is night or day. It's quite difficult if you are not used of ;-)

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    1. freebird7100February 11, 2015 at 2:02 AM

      yes it is difficult, 12 am the hardest! Thanks Trillian

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  10. bmlilith60February 12, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    Very creative inchie for this week.

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