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From: Karebear
Date: 01-11-2004, 08:00 PM (1 of 13)
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I may have miss a voice here... but has anyone ever beaded with sewing or crocheting...???? I am a late learner...... Karen Karen
http://www.dancingwicks.com "If you want to build a ship, don't herd people together to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea." --Antoine de Saint-Exupery |
User: Karebear
Member since: 01-24-2002 Total posts: 338 
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From: bren
Date: 01-11-2004, 08:08 PM (2 of 13)
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Hi kare Bear... what would you like to know ? I Made a few all beaded barbie doll dress ... One is all red bead's a bussel in the back realy nice ... and I did a pearl wedding dress ..all pearls...took me 3 months to finish it ... I have all kind's of doll pattern dresses for a barbie... all crochet...with beads...
Bren:
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Member since: 11-30-2002 Total posts: 489 
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From: dmoses
Date: 01-12-2004, 08:00 AM (3 of 13)
Wow, Bren, do you have any pictures? I would love to see those dresses! They must have been labours of love! 
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: bren
Date: 01-12-2004, 11:03 AM (4 of 13)
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I don't have a picture of them... and I mean as in two doll's dresses... I will see if my DH will put a picture on line if I take it of the Red dress...my mother inlaw has the wedding gown one ...you even do the old fashion hair due on them and make there little Shoes... with the cotton... and dip them in stiffener and put them on there feet ... it's fun watching them come together... I have two many craft's but not enough time for them ...putting the beads on the cotton... takes the time...There realy very pretty. I have a lot of pattern's but only made the two... one day I will do another one... I have Lady Diane in the white pearl suit ...I will do her next . Bren Bren:
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User: bren
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From: Karebear
Date: 01-12-2004, 07:00 PM (5 of 13)
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I have so many ideas running thru this little noggin and I really do not have the time to elaborate on any one of them... but heck I try.... Here is what I would really like to know... crocheting beads.... I went to a bead show and WOW.. Years ago, I did quite a bit of macrame (sp).. and I love the look.. with JUTE not yarn... Now.. what I would love to know is WHAT do I need to start this venture?? Another thing that I want to do is put together a quilt accenting it with beads and fiber.. (such as ribbon , leather strips , jute.. etc) .. any recommendations? Is there a book or pamplet (sp) out there that can guide me.. I did crochet ions ago.. I also knit (as a matter of fact I have a sweather that I started in 1985 that only needs one arm)... I would love to see your works of art... Karen Karen
http://www.dancingwicks.com "If you want to build a ship, don't herd people together to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea." --Antoine de Saint-Exupery |
User: Karebear
Member since: 01-24-2002 Total posts: 338
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 01-12-2004, 09:59 PM (6 of 13)
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I love beading too and recently made an African Nbebela doll that was beaded and one of dtrs liked it so much she wants me to make one for her. Right now I have a fairy half made and I will be adding beads to her outfit too. Two of my dtrs are incredible beaders but they usually make jewelery. One made the other a beautiful spiral beaded necklace out of semi-precious stones for her to wear at her wedding and that one made me a beaded butterfly. Very talented kids. What I do is really simple compared to them. I recently saw a sunflower wallhanging that was heavily beaded in the centre and what a difference it made to the one beside it that had not been done. Go for it!! violet 
I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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User: mamahoogie
Member since: 12-25-2002 Total posts: 461 |
From: bren
Date: 01-13-2004, 12:43 AM (7 of 13)
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If you want karen... I can lend you a book on beading ...send me your address if your <email address removed for privacy> I don't mind leading it to you... Bren Bren:
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User: bren
Member since: 11-30-2002 Total posts: 489
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From: DorothyL
Date: 01-13-2004, 08:26 AM (8 of 13)
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Bren -- Can I get directions from you on the shoes? Maybe I can adapt the tiny Barbie feet shoes to fit my big footed 15 inch fashion doll. Shoes are always an issue. I use polymer clay for shoes. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Karebear
Date: 03-27-2004, 07:59 PM (9 of 13)
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I am trying to understand the different types of "art" that can be done with everything I enjoy to work with.. I appreciate what everyone has advised. Thanks Karen Karen
http://www.dancingwicks.com "If you want to build a ship, don't herd people together to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea." --Antoine de Saint-Exupery |
User: Karebear
Member since: 01-24-2002 Total posts: 338
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From: paroper
Date: 03-28-2004, 01:37 AM (10 of 13)
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Back in the early 70's (does this make me prehistoric...or just a flower child) we crocheted rings with beads in them. We used a stretch (shiny) cording and slipped the beads on first..then crocheted a base and then chained the beads into the top, pulling them down into the base . I had seen simular things done on clothing...you just decide how many beads you might need and carry them on the yarn or crochet thread and then chain them into the product. You need to slip them on first because if you don't you'll have to put the yarn (or whatever) through the beads and usually the center of the bead isn't big enough. You also don't want to have to break your thread very often to put the beads on the string. I hope this answers your question? I actually made these and sold them while I was in college.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: bren
Date: 03-28-2004, 03:12 AM (11 of 13)
 Sorry Karebear and Dorothy...I put you in my draft's and forgot about you ...I promise to throw the book in the mail on Monday...And I will do my best to give you instruction's on shoes Dorothy. Bren 
Bren:
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User: bren
Member since: 11-30-2002 Total posts: 489
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From: MaryW
Date: 03-28-2004, 07:50 AM (12 of 13)
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Me too, do tell. I have a barefoot doll.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 03-28-2004, 09:30 AM (13 of 13)
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Add me to the shoe and beading list please Bren. I love making dolls and could use some help with the shoes. Violet
I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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User: mamahoogie
Member since: 12-25-2002 Total posts: 461 |
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