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Net Full of Gems


Designer: Linda Richmond
Published: February 6, 2009
Technique: Netting

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Create this easy netted choker by working the body of the collar first, then the decreases at the ends.  Although the technique is relatively simple, the results are stunning.  By varying the number and size of the gemstone chips and seed beads, you can create many versions, from a choker that hugs your neck to a long elegant rope of gems.  This project from Beadwork magazine will be free for a limited time.

Posted Feb 06 2009, 04:27 AM by Michelle M.
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Attachment: Net_Full_Gems.pdf

Comments

Irene wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Fri, Feb 6 2009 12:44 PM
Thank you! It looks great! Can't wait to try this lovely design! Irene
carol Cornett wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Fri, Feb 6 2009 12:45 PM
I already have a subscription, why can't I have a free downlaod of this pattern? Carol Cornett
GrannieTy wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Fri, Feb 6 2009 12:52 PM
Carol try right clicking on the file and save it as a target. Then once saved just click on the file and you will be able to open it. Grannie Ty
NancyK wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Fri, Feb 6 2009 1:46 PM
Thank you very much!!
ErinT wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Fri, Feb 6 2009 2:53 PM
I made this several years ago after buying the pattern from Linda Richmand's website along with a nice supply of triangle seed beads. Just for the record, the photo above that comes with the pattern is a terrible representation of the necklace. It can be made very dressy or more casual. I don't think I can download a photo onto this forum's page, but will go back to the main page and see if I can send it to Michelle. I debated for a long time about colours. In the long run, the first one I made is the only one I have a photo of. It was done with a demin blue colored small stone chip and blue lined cystal 11/0 seed beeds. It goes very fast and easily. It is essentially a long tube that narrows at the ends. It doesn't look entirely like netting when it's finished unless you look at it closely because you're looking at a double thickness. Anyway, I found that I definitely prefered it done as a dressy necklace (with crystal chips and AB type seed beeds), rather than casually, as the denim colour was. My email is prbyerin@aol.com if anyone wants a photo. Thanks for reading, I guess I ran on a bit. Erin
cottage195 wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Fri, Feb 6 2009 3:09 PM
On this lovely white on white necklace I cannot help but wonder if photographed against a grey/black or any solid color background might not have made it more outstanding...and possibley visible.
JocilleD wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Fri, Feb 6 2009 6:07 PM
I'm disappointed. When free projects are published one would think that it was a NEW project, not just a re-run of one that was previously featured in your magazine. Under this assumption, I downloaded the project, made a copy for a friend whose computer is down. Then ... after all that waste of ink/paper I find that I have it in one of my old magazines. How disappointing!!
Neala wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Sat, Feb 7 2009 1:34 AM
I am VERY new to all this creative wonder ... its like Aladdin's cave! :) THANK YOU very much for sharing all this marvellous talent .... and how to with me.
CourtneyM wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Sat, Feb 7 2009 8:35 AM
JocilleD I always check the bottom of the picture before downloading. It will tell you when it was origially published. That way I know if I need to just go to my stash of projects and where or if I need to print.
Sharon wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Sat, Feb 7 2009 11:58 AM
Thank you! This is a lovely piece. I also appreciate your additions input on colors and sizes of beads.
TubaishiR wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Sun, Feb 8 2009 9:19 AM
it is sooo sweet of u 2 share this project with us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ErinT wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Wed, Feb 11 2009 12:18 PM
Since the photo above so poorly represents the necklace, it occurred to me to suggest this.....For those of you who are truly interested in making this necklace, go to lindarichmond.com and click on Bead Instructions...scroll down and you will find this necklace in two forms. First one made with silver pearls - it's actually a little overpowering in this form I think..but the last project on the page is the quartz gem chip necklace like the one above, but much better photographs. This really is more like what the choker/necklace will look like when you're finished. Might notice one other thing, there are a couple of rope neckalces which are essentially the same netting stitch, less beads around, since the choker is just a large tube. Hope this helps, Erin
Beadyfab wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Sun, Feb 15 2009 4:50 AM
Netting is my favourite stitch so many thanks for this lovely project. Many thanks, too, to ErinT for her very helpful comments. Looking at the other photos made the pattern 'click' for me.
Catwren wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Wed, Feb 18 2009 9:43 AM
JocilleD: I can understand your frustration but those of us who are relatively new to the beading scene greatly appreciate FREE patterns. Not all of us are lucky to have a treasure trove of old magazines to pull a design from. Also, Although I subscribe to many beading mags and have purchased many books on the subject, once I have browsed through the pages, I seldom remember a particular design unless I note it or make it right away, so it is nice to see these from a fresher perspective than my memory can serve! Thanks, too, Erin for your wise advice
MichaelaA wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Wed, Feb 18 2009 3:58 PM
Thanks a lot for this tutorial. Very pretty choker indeed.
Michelle M. wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Sat, Feb 21 2009 6:21 AM
We will occasionally offer totally new projects as well. Please understand that we pay our designers for projects, so even though they are free to you, they do cost us a bit to pay for illustrations, editing, photography and designer fees. It would be nice to have an unlimited budget for totally new free projects every day, but that is not possible at this time.
LinnM wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Mon, Mar 16 2009 6:23 PM
Thank you very much!!))
consuelo wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Mon, Apr 20 2009 8:01 PM
thanks for share with us this beautiful project .
Gyspy Mary wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Fri, Apr 24 2009 7:20 PM
I am a 3rd grade Beader. I teach 1st grade beading to those Newer at beading than I am. I am so very grateful for your free tips and beading patterns.big Thanks.Maryb.
Mo wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Wed, Apr 29 2009 3:22 PM
I never knew this sit existed. Looks like I'm going to be busy for a while!
NC Beads 4 U wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Thu, May 7 2009 10:13 AM
I just made this in rose quartz. It turned out beautifully! It was a little repetitive though and took longer than I expected but the end result is lovely! Chris
Irene wrote re: Net Full of Gems
on Mon, Jun 8 2009 2:43 AM
This is just gorgeous! I'm going to try make one for my sister's daughter on her wedding day! I think it deserves some special attention! Thank you so much for this beautiful design and for sharing it! Irene

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