And as April comes to a close, so does my April Bead Journal project (orange is my favorite color):
The charms on the back represent each of my family members and some feelings I was having at the time (yes, the Alien is DH) – it may look like hair, but it’s so much more.
And some more Brazilian embroidery – I did a bouquet of rolled roses for her to hold. One for each child and one for Rex. There’s a lot more beading on this one. I was going for a random look on the edges and I’m not sure if I adore it – but it’s scattered and not planned – which is the way I felt about most of the month – so I guess very fitting.
I really enjoyed this one and I’m excited to say I’m doing another one in the same fabric this month. One of my dear Crazy quilt friends has asked me to make one for her friend (who apparently also has my same taste in garish colors – ha ha). So, you will see a bonus piece this month.
Yesterday, my friend Dianna and I went to another Brazilian embroidery class, so later today I’ll do a post on some of the yummy new stitches I learned! (can you believe I can’t get enough of the double cast on? ha ha I bet you’ll see it on the next spirit doll! Grin)
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This is beautiful. I love orange and I love all the imagery in your bead work, even if I don’t understand what the meaning is since I don’t know the people.
Love your embroidery and beading!
Ooooh, such lush fabric… I love it! Also love the DH charm and your Brazilian embroidery roses! Such a treat and joy to see your doll today!
Oh, she is soooo much fun!!
How cool?? She’s beautiful.. and knowing how much emotion has gone into the doll makes her even more stunning!
Thanks for sharing!
I love orange too! This doll is fabulous. I really like the way you used the charms and beads in her hair. Great idea.
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