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Back when I did the Eclectic Beaded Crochet online class, I ended up with a 5-wrap bracelet that is about 2" too long. Which also makes it too loose. Because I didn't want to rip one end out and recrochet it, it's just sat in the box with the other crochet jewelry.

But I've been thinking of other ways to shorten it, and I finally came up with a kludge that works. I used a tapestry needle and the same crochet thread to gather a section that was turquoise chips into a berry cluster. Ideally, the beads should be crocheted in without spaces, but it works well enough, and it shortened the bracelet the right amount. So, pictures:

The turquoise chips section before:

And after (I added a bit of ribbon):

And the whole bracelet:
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Here they are, the original one that started with the class in, um, err, 2003, and the two I did this month. They're all wrapped in knotless netting, 2-ply Irish waxed linen threads. Photos )
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I decided to photograph the older fetish pouches/treasure baskets/whatevers. The hummingbird nest pouch and the one I made for Aged Mum are already here on DreamWidth; just use the knotless netting tag. Photos here )
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It's an amulet pouch. I didn't have a coherent plan or theme, just things I like and that have meaning and/or feel like protection symbols. Photos here )
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I still haven't done anything with the photos on my camera, but I did do another small craft project.

These are sewing stilettos, useful for manipulating fabric, ribbon, embroidery threads, and other materials. Turkey lacers*, assorted beads, craft glue. Inspired by some I saw on Pinterest.



*New clean ones, not the ones from the kitchen!
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But it was fun. Beaded straight pins, some vintage. Same with the beads and findings. These are fairly small because I used sewing and corsage pins. 6" ruler is included for scale.

Beaded sewing & corsage pins, ruler for scale

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