reader's closet - beading - Threads
Gold Rush
5 commentsGold Rush Ensemble was a wearable art garment I made for a convention banquet. Being a knitter in recovery ( I had to give it up since quilting and sewing are my life) I had a large stash...
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My Passion
2 commentsI love fashion and history and have combined those interests into creating historical fashions. Pretty much all of my dresses have a historical influence. Many of them are period correct. I...
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Handpainted Linen Sundress with Beading
3 commentsSundress is an adaptation from a 1960's pattern. The bodice is a linen jaquard that was handpainted to coordinate with the lilac skirt, them beaded with small crystals. The surplice bodice is piped...
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Fabric collage on linen
3 commentsThe overall design of this garment was inspired by Rosemary Eichorn's technique of fabric collage. The background fabric is natural linen. Various home deco fabrics were used for the...
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3-Hour Shawl
4 commentsI made these two shawls using the Threads pattern in the magazine. I had some lovely comments on the pink one - could have sold it dozens of times - and won first place in a competition with the blue...
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Adriana´s wedding!!..
4 commentsShe was wearding a beutiful dress that I made with CHARMUSE silk, FRANCE CHANTILLY and was drapeaded all the top.
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My cousin wedding!!
5 commentsShe had a wonderful wedding dress that I made with fabric´s Gazar of silk and embroidered with cristal swarosky in the top of the dress and in the skirt too. The beautiful skirt was moved like...
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Frosted Florals
9 commentsThis original design is draped and sewn from hand dyed, and handwoven rayon.
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Emery Pincushions
6 commentsI sew these pincushions for my store. When you use this black mineral to fill your pincushion it becomes one of the best pincushions in all the world! Emery pincushion! Every time you stick your...
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natural form textile piece
this textile piece is made from hand dyed silk, scrim, vanishing muslin with embroidery and beaded detail
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Pam's Evening Hobo
6 commentsThis is my updated version of the hobo bag with a snap closure. It's a great evening bag and perfect for the woman that needs to carry more than just a lipstick and cell phone. The bag is...
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Mother of the Bride
3 commentsDress was made in Crepe back Satin with reimbroidered beaded lace. Lace was lined with organza to create shadowing for the arms.
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The Garden Party
2 commentsThe Garden Party is made on Silk Dupioni, Silk Lining and Silk Organza. Embroidery Designs are Sue Box but I chose my own colors and added hand beading. The back of jacket and skirt are also...
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Reflections of Hope
1 comment“Reflections of Hope”: Project Description and Rationale On May 12, 2008 a major earthquake devastated southwestern China. At last count the death toll exceeded 80,000 people; more...
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