Bead Substitution Tips

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ClaudiaF@14 — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 05:34:13 GMT

I was hoping to get the pattern of Laura McCabe's for the Rivoles in Bloom necklace. Could you help me find it? Sincerly Claudia

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NinaG@5 — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:15:20 GMT

My problem with following a pattern is that I tend to veer off in my own direction part of the way through so I have given up following a pattern. I now tend to look at the patterns think how I reckon it was done and go from there. As for the fear of beadweaving...I followthe instructions on the weave until I get it and it looks how it should and then I pull it apart because I know that when I want to use that stitch that I can. This way too, I can reuse the beads I was practising with. As for the pain of signing in everytime...I haven't signed out so that everytime I want to log in because something in an e mail caught my attention, I open up the page and I'm already signed in.

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JulieC@35 — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:58:39 GMT

As a large person, I find I have to alter most patterns so they fit. As a person on a limited budget, I often have to look through my stash and use what i have on hand. This requires adjustments described in this post, too. I think being forced to make such changes allows me to come up with my own distinctive look. It also, in reference to Peggy's note on fear, forces me to try things that I might not do otherwise. I have found it is not difficult to rip out, start over, etc. And nobody has to see your mistakes! Then, too, some mistakes turn into masterpieces!

Thanks for the site!

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Michelle Mach — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:08:20 GMT

Hi Diane, I think the biggest difference was the beads I chose. They were more square than round, which is what gave it that "wonky" quality rather than lacy look of the original. It's definitely possible that the size of the elastic also played a role--the elastic I chose was thinner than the recommended size, so the beads had a little more wiggle room than maybe they should have. Hope that helps--I'd love to see your finished bracelet!

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yarngoddess2 — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:01:01 GMT

The two cuffs side by side present very differentimages to me. The original has a formal linear quality and the teal one has a rather casual slightly wonky look to it. Is this simply because the bead sizes are different or is it because of the size of the cord relative to the size of the bead hole or is it due to a difference in tension on the elastic cord? Just wondering before I start rooting through the bead cabinet ....
Thanks

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Michelle Mach — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:25:24 GMT

Peggy, I don't think that sound silly at all! I get a lot of design ideas just walking around the neighborhood. In fact, one of my favorite earring designs was sparked by some wildflowers in a neighbor's yard!

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PeggyL@29 — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:39:50 GMT

When I first started beading, I kind of followed the directions, but I felt rather limited in doing that, so I started to work out new projects in my head, letting my hear tell me what to use. I know it sounds kind of silly, but most of my simple designs come from ideas that pop up in my head. I'd really like to start bead weaving one day, when I get the nerve! But I've found that the designs become more your own when you stray from what the patter calls for and input your own colors and shapes!

Peggy

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Michelle Mach — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:10:33 GMT

Kate, Thanks for letting us know what you think--we're always looking for ways to improve the website.

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KateD@13 — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:50:07 GMT

It is very tedious to sign in to your site every time you get an email. If I got the email from you then I am on your sign up list. Especially since I get an email every day from the group.