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    Old 11-11-2010, 03:48 AM
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    These are intriguing- the geckos are my faves. Where do you get your inspiration?
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    Old 11-11-2010, 05:44 AM
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    These are too cute...Are they your patterns, or do you take a pre-made critter and cover with beads....Great idea either way...Lots of handwork...I love beads/bling, ect...Kudos to you..

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    Old 11-11-2010, 06:10 AM
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    I am fascinated by your creativity handwork. All are just beautiful and if I had to pick one, it would be the geckos. Thanks so much for sharing.
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    Old 11-11-2010, 06:53 AM
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    oh, Wow - you must have the patience of an angel. They are gorgeous.
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    Old 11-11-2010, 07:26 AM
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    OK-I'm hooked! Those are adorable. Can you share the technique with us?
    Thanks
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    Old 11-11-2010, 08:34 AM
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    These are terrific- Thanks for sharing your creative projects!
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    Old 11-11-2010, 02:48 PM
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    Originally Posted by debbieumphress
    I have to ask. DO you take a long string of beads and glue them down and then tack wtih thread and needle. That's a lot of individual bead sewing. SO cute. YOu should do a tutorial.
    It is called bead embroidery and no they are not couched. The beads are very secure with a lot of backstitching.
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    Old 11-11-2010, 02:53 PM
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    Originally Posted by wanna be quilter
    Love all your beaded creations, how do you do them ? would love to know, or is it a trade secret. :D
    Its not a trade secret but there are so many variables involved in order for them to turn out right. I have showed a few people and they gave up because it was more time consuming and difficult than they thought it would be.
    I can't do a tute on them because you really have to able to show in person and explain a lot.
    I developed my own way of deciding how to and what fabric is best. I've seen some absolutely adorable animals that I would love to bead but the fabric is not something I can work with.
    On top of that some animals take me over a week to do (about 20-30 hours or more), and some just fly along but it still takes time, time, time. Lucky me the eyes are still holding out.
    Hope this answers a few questions.
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    Old 11-11-2010, 02:55 PM
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    Originally Posted by noveltyjunkie
    These are intriguing- the geckos are my faves. Where do you get your inspiration?
    Actually, my inspiration is the animal itself. I let it talk to me, I also at times let the beads rule and other times I am in charge of them.
    When I make my little shamen dolls, I put the face on first and go from there.
    I guess I just need those eyes staring at me telling what to do.
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    Old 11-11-2010, 02:56 PM
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    Originally Posted by quiltsillysandi
    These are too cute...Are they your patterns, or do you take a pre-made critter and cover with beads....Great idea either way...Lots of handwork...I love beads/bling, ect...Kudos to you..

    Sandi
    A pre-made critter (I am not that talented believe me), but as I have stated a lot of variables are involved with each animal. I guess I just found a knack for them.
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