I had to get up at 3 AM last night with the dogs which is VERY unusual. I think that stuff we put on them for ticks might cause digestion issues. I HATE having to put it on them, but it has to be better than the nasty ticks. We had torrential rains this Spring here in Southern OK. I thought at the time that it would be a GOOD thing because all the little bugs on the ground and in the grass and in the trees would surely drown.
WRONG!
I found out that every bug known to man seems to THRIVE in a flood and have a huge family while immersed! This is the first year we have had ticks on our dogs.
Anyway, after waking up at 3, I could not get back to sleep. Hence, when it was time to get up for early church this morning, I decided to roll over and try to sleep. Still couldn't. Crazy!
After church I started work on a new jewelry project. One of my readers said she would like to see a video of me making jewelry. Since the camera was right next to me, and this was an unusual project, I decided to film a jewelry video for you. I also show you my brand new magnifier light that I HIGHLY recommend for any kind of close-up work.
I have to start all over on it because I ASSUMED I knew what I was doing by the picture of the piece, but I missed some very important instructions. Also, I needed SEVEN of the square crystal beads and I only have five.
Terry came over and finished the MOST AMAZING quilt I think I've ever seen. Really. I was not the least bit interested in a Bargello style quilt. I thought they were strange and boring UNTIL I saw Terry's. I love it so much, I might try to make one. I'm afraid I won't pick the colors right though, because I thought the colors she picked were going to look like a bowl of soup with a bunch of weird colored worms in it. BOY!, was I wrong! That makes me think I would be really bad at choosing colors.
I made a video of Terry's quilt as she removed it from the longarm. I haven't had time to edit it or upload it yet, so maybe tomorrow. Even Jerry was impressed with the Bargello, and he never has cared for any of my pieced quilts.
Gotta go. Not much sleep last night, and my body is telling me "OUT with the lights!"
Hugs, Joy
I don't know if I tell you enough how thankful I am for you and our friendship. You are a priceless friend and I'm thankful every day you prayed me here.
ReplyDeleteCan I please digitize that comment and put it on a banner and hang it on my wall!?
DeleteLove you too, BUT I prayed for a RED HEAD friend! (-;
Joy, please Terry know her quilt is just beautiful. I did Bargello many years ago in a class on textures in sewing.b I made a jacket. Bthat was just a small bite of what Terry has done. And I agree with you, I can't pick the wright colors either.bbTerry choices of colors is perfect, just perfect. Speaking of jewelry, have you checked out Stephanie on You Tube? Her videos are under Bronzepony Beaded Jewelry....she does stunning work. I just finished her Day to Evening bracelet. Check her out.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to say your bracelet is gorgeous. I immediately went to Amazone to by Jean Campbell's book. Please show us your bracelet when finished. Oh, I assume the book tells you where to find those square beads, if that is what they are called.
ReplyDeleteNo, the book DOES NOT tell you where to find the square beads and they are hard to find because you don't know what to call them. She calls them diamonds. They are actually called Crystal Passions Square Ring Fancy Stone 20mm x 20mm. Whew!
DeleteHugs, Joy
Thanks for the name of the bead...that's quite a mouthful. I tried everything at several bead shops on line and ... Nothing. I have to say... I hate auto-correct spelling. Reading above, you would think I didn't make it past 4th grade...
ReplyDeleteJoy, I just saw your video about having to take apart your bracelet...how frustrating. I absolutely understand why you did, being a perfectionist. Just today, I was working on another bracelet only this one is using size 11/0 Delica beads, well you can barely see the beads so definitely had to use my magnifying head lens, like yours. Well, I had about 2" done when under the magnifier I saw a small thread, tried to pull it but realized I had got my beading thread caught. I had to back out about 1" & 1/2.... Almost to the beginning. I wanted to scream. I got to the error and said that's it, I need some cheering up from Joy... I'm in my Jammie's watching your video. Thank you and the Lord for being you. We just adore you.
ReplyDeleteJoy, I enjoy your videos also! I think I have that same fabric, and would like to know what pattern you used to make that top. It looks very good on you.
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