A week from tomorrow we leave for daughter Joanne's wedding north of Duluth, MN! I finished the beaded crocheted bag, except for the tassel caps. I've made this bag several times, including last summer for my niece Yvette. Somehow, this time, I just can't get the tassel cap right. I'm pretty sure I made Kumihimo braid for Yvette's bag, but how did I complete the tassel cap? I did a better job of wrapping the end of the tassel than I've ever done before, and that may have to be enough.
I'm busy working on a garter and a hanky for myself. If the hanky isn't finished in time for the wedding, I'll survive! I really want to finish the garter, though. I purchased a pattern for a beautiful garter online, but I have a mental block with the pattern, so I'm designing my own. I hope it turns out!
Oh, lest I forget... for you crochet lovers, the bag pattern is by Jacqueline Young and can be found in Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Crochet. The pattern calls for size 10 thread, but I use size 20 because I find it easier to add the beads.The bag has 1,260 beads. I guess you could call me a bead counter! ; )
What a beautiful bag! And the beads give it a really nice finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteThat is just gorgeous! What a wonderful heirloom it will make. Great work on it.
ReplyDeleteI KNEW I was familiar with this pattern! I had that book years ago and I recognized the little bag - you did a great job! It is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteFox : )
Just stunning. You are very very talented.
ReplyDeleteThat bag is stunning! Looks like a fun crochet project. Ooooh..time is getting short. Ding dong....you'll have a great time!
ReplyDeleteIt's ABSOLUTELY LOVELY!!! It's a sweet pattern and you did a BEAUTIFUL job! You must work well under pressure. I would have been SWEATING beads putting that many beads on the bag!
ReplyDelete:) Ann
Stunning!!! Absolutely stunning!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, such a labor of love!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your daughter, Joanne, will love the wedding bag you crocheted for her wedding. It is very beautiful and you did a wonderful job. Please take lots of pictures to show us. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat's SO pretty. The beading is just right too. I'm jealous of the bride.
ReplyDeleteThe bag is absolutely gorgeous and the beads just goes really well!!!!
ReplyDeleteStunning! You do such beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteBeads and crochet, its fab. Thanks for telling us where the pattern comes from, will have to look out for the book as I would love to make it.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat bag is just too beautiful for words! :)
ReplyDeleteIts magnificent, a true work of art, lucky Joanne to have a mum like you.
ReplyDeleteI'm always blown away by your MANY accomplishments and talents - and the short time it takes you to finish things.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't believe the projects you had lined up for the wedding, but by golly you're getting them all done! When I realized there are 1250 beads here, I just fell over. And of course you hand- made the cord (again out of Cebilia as for Yvettes?), neatly adding the beaded tassels, which look great to me!
You almost seem ahead of schedule, so I have no doubt you'll get YOUR hanky done, too! After all, you still have travel time! LOL!
We're all out here getting excited about the wedding, too!
Your tatted bag is gorgeous! I wish I had the talent to make something like this beautiful bag.
ReplyDeleteMy mouth dropped open when I saw this! It's exquisite, Diane! xo
ReplyDeleteOh, it's gorgeous! It took my breath away!
ReplyDeleteHave a safe trip!