Imaginesque: September 2013

25/09/2013

Beading: Peyote Stitch Pattern 1

Recently I've been trying to bead and I must say, I'm rather enjoying it. It's been mostly sort of 3-D and geometric shaping, but when I found the free Easy Bead Patterns software, I couldn't resist giving it a go :)

And this was the result... (please click image to enlarge)

Pattern 1
13 columns, 1.13 inches
22 rows, 2.6 inches
edit: these sizes apply when Miyuki Delicas 11/0 are used!
total of 286 beads, white: 138 and red: 148

The pattern starts at the bottom and can be repeated as many times as desired.

Have fun :)

21/09/2013

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19/09/2013

Blackwork Embroidery: Log Cabin Based Fill Pattern

Have fun :)

Fill pattern
Please click to enlarge

16/09/2013

Blackwork Embroidery: Fill Pattern

Have fun :)

Fill pattern, please click to enlarge

13/09/2013

Quilt Block 23: Templates for EPP, FPP and Hand Piecing

Have fun :)
Please note that the six-sided pieces (piece C on the templates) are shared by the star-shaped centres of the blocks. For example, one centre block with six surrounding blocks only requires 30 six-sided pieces, not 42!
Please click any image to enlarge and view more examples after the jump :)