So far...

Well I thought I had tons, more than I needed. Apparently not. 103" inches worth. I estimate I need at least 200" minimum. I guess I will be stringing a while longer. Thank goodness I have a second batch of the beads!

Ever think....

that you are jinxed? I'm beginning to think so, with a particular braiding cord. Silly, of course. This is the third time I have worked with this cord and third time the braid makes me nuts. I am working on a 16 warp braid. 2 hours (woohoo! mega playtime!) and I only progressed 4". I think I have won though. A few minutes before quitting time, it was finally flowing properly. I am guessing this cord just doesn't like the first few inches but then settles into doing it's job. At least, that is my hope.

The seed bead braid is done. It went very quickly. Oh so pretty! I can't wait to get photos of it and even better, actually finish the ends. I'm still short on ideas on that but something will come to me. Since it is a square braid, the ends are bulky. I don't think manufactured ends are going to fit well. I suppose I will get the pliers and wire out one of these days.

One guess.....

Did you guess...braid? Yes, I will move on eventually (maybe?) but right now I have braids on the brain.

Made this one last week, I think. Satin cord. Somehow I didn't write down the set-up. A bit disappointing as I have gotten so good (ha!) at keeping track. I remember I wanted to try it again with a bit of tweaking. The white was supposed to be more diamond shape or I just thought I could get it there with a bit of a change.

I finished my card woven band this morning. I'm trying to decide today what to warp next. I don't think it will be card woven and it will most definitely be shorter. I enjoyed this one but it took longer, than I wanted, to complete it. So many things I want to try weaving!

The braid on the marudai is essentially done, too. Maybe 5 minutes remaining. I'm stringing ten gazillion seed beads for a braid. The furry help makes progress slow. I have 4.5 strands strung so far. Those tiny little beads are just too much temptation according to the furry one. Pat, pat, pat, spill, scatter!...kitty laughter ensues. I'll warp up some hemp or s-lon bead cord, in the meantime, as that is quick.

Never ending braid...

While I am enjoying making this beaded Kumihimo braid, I have moments where I think it is never-ending.


Silk thread and size 11/0 Czech seed beads. 24 inches and still going...