Finished Bracelets & Beaded Box

Hi, I hope you are avoiding the weather, wherever you are. I'm sweltering through a heat wave while the other side of the world is frozen. I've been trying to bead but with my Viking heritage (I have red hair..) I don't do so well in this heat, 39c everyday & without air con. And last night I broke my fan.

 At least I can show you what I've

Couplet in Thyme

finished off in this past month. First up, is the bracelet Couplet, from Kassie Shaw's book Beautiful Beadweaving: Beyond the Basics that I reviewed last time. I think it came out really well, even though I was worried the colours were too similar. I used celsian amethyst for the lentils & lustred amethyst for the middle beads.

Superduo Herringbone Knit Bracelet

This next one was a fun bracelet to make, even though it took me 3 days to figure out! I used a YouTube video, Superduo Herringbone Knit Rope, available here. I used 2 tone super duo's, in bronze & teal with bright metallic purple highlights (15). Knowing where to put the needle among all those holes is tricky at first but it works up quickly once you get going. It uses a lot of beads though, a necklace would be great but not on my current limited budget. Anyone want one who will pay in advance, give me a shout!

Last but not least is my tiny beaded box, from Julia Pretl's book, found here. Last time I showed my box in progress, I accidentally called her Suzanne Pretl. oops sorry! Her middle name is Suzanne at least.. Anyway my box took a really long time to complete & I haven't even started on the lid. I didn't finish the top properly-there is supposed to be a hem-but I think it looks ok. 

 It is self supporting & I could keep a really special ring in it or stud earrings, or just leave it empty until those things are gifted to me. You can't really see the star pattern on the bottom & my colours didn't come out great in the pictures. It's turquoise, cream, metallic pink & opal pinky purple. I finished the feet with chinese crystals, re-purposed from a target bracelet. I really want to make the squid box, available from Julia Pretl's website. 
That is all from me today, I hope you enjoyed the jewellery. I will be back soon with a load of flower photos, my dahlia is delightful & the pansies are perfect, well when the spider mites aren't making a mockery of my hard work they are. And I just thought I had better mention, no-one has or will paid me for my opinions. I receive nothing for my endorsements, they are my own true opinion without any bias. Okay, Cheers! Stay cool! Both literally & figuratively!