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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Heart with 2 threads as one


While rummaging through my stash, I found a sparkly gold embroidery thread (DMC brand, on a spool, polyester/rayon blend) and wondered how it would combine with some Lizbeth size 10 cotton. I'm reporting that there were many tension problems! I'm not sure if it was because the 2 threads were different sizes, or because they were different fibers.

But, I doggedly persevered, and managed to finish the heart (which is from my "Unfolding Heart" pattern). I also added beads (which are not in the original pattern) and finished it off with gold filigree connectors and gold plated chain. I think it looks pretty, but this heathered version will likely be a one-of-a-kind, since it was so labor intensive to make with this particular combination of threads.

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23 comments:

  1. MónicaJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    ❤

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  2. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeJanuary 17, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Very pretty! I totally understand why it's one of a kind!

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  3. mariateresa e c.January 17, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    bellissimo

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  4. tattrldyJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    For all the work you did on it, it turned out very nice indeed! I usually have trouble with that sparkly thread, but if you can get it to work the finished pieces look nice with it.

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  5. Kathy NiklewiczJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Totally fabulous! Maybe you'll find threads that work more easily together! These do look great, however! And the pattern is excellent! May I also ask where you get the necklace connectors? They add to the finishing touch!

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  6. Marilee RockleyJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Thanks! I don't remember where I picked up those particular connectors, but these days filigree links of all sorts are available from many bead shops.

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  7. SaraJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    It´s a very beautiful necklace!!

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  8. nutaJanuary 18, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    very, very nice necklace ! :)

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  9. BonnieJanuary 18, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Very Pretty!

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  10. Bree at "Bree's Way"January 18, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    I have a lot of trouble with using 2 threads, normally one stretches more than the other. You did an incredible job, very pretty indeed!

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  11. Rose Anne BJanuary 18, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    VERY LOVELY!!!

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  12. God's KidJanuary 18, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    What a beautiful look!!! :)

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  13. Margarets designer cardsJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Very pretty and well done on managing two different theads at a time.
    Margaret

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  14. maxJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    beautiful very pretty

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