I've been beading this sampler for my QU beading class. I picked the fabric because it was a light color, and I thought the beads would show up nicely against it. Now, I'm finding I hate the fabric. I think I'm going to try painting it around the beads. Either that or rip the beading out; it's pretty wobbly and bobbly anyway! I'm trying to cut myself some slack, though, since I am just learning and hope to get better with practice.
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Friday, February 6, 2009
Sometimes I just annoy myself to no end. I go back to try and figure out how I made something, and I think, "why in the world didn't you write it down???" So then, of course, I recreate the wheel, but it's never quite the same. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
I've been beading this sampler for my QU beading class. I picked the fabric because it was a light color, and I thought the beads would show up nicely against it. Now, I'm finding I hate the fabric. I think I'm going to try painting it around the beads. Either that or rip the beading out; it's pretty wobbly and bobbly anyway! I'm trying to cut myself some slack, though, since I am just learning and hope to get better with practice.
I've been beading this sampler for my QU beading class. I picked the fabric because it was a light color, and I thought the beads would show up nicely against it. Now, I'm finding I hate the fabric. I think I'm going to try painting it around the beads. Either that or rip the beading out; it's pretty wobbly and bobbly anyway! I'm trying to cut myself some slack, though, since I am just learning and hope to get better with practice.
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Hi, Michele! Did you climb inside my head? I think many of us have gone through what you described. The trouble with me is that I just pick up that kleenex box nearby and write my notes on the bottom, then the box gets thrown away . . . hah! And I do it over and over again. Now this is a bad thing.
Your situation is different, I think. Painting around the beads seems like a good idea. You may like what results.
Many of my disappointments have turned into my joys. The process of turning a piece into something I like brings changes and gifts. I look forward to seeing this piece evolve.
Thanks for sharing.
I'm constantly doing what you've just described.......not writing things down and then never achieving the same result twice. LOL I thought it was just my age, but you are proving that wrong!
I love your beaded piece. The wobbly/bobblyness that you describe adds interest to your piece. Don't rip it out. What if you just wet the fabric (after you finish beading it) and maybe do a bit of sunprinting on it? Just a thought.
Enjoy this lovely day!
xo
There you go! We all fly the seat of our pants ;0)
I don't write things down either, that is why I'm pleased I found blogging. Now I blog as soon as I can about a piece and that is my note taking done - LOL
Yes I think painting round the beads would be a good idea and save you lots of work.
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