for more than a month, is this:
I tested the pattern for Kathy, who once again created an amazingly intricate and beautiful creation. I am so proud of being a tester for her!
I used Size 40 Anchor thread in cream, about 3 full 50g balls and a litle more. Also bugle beads (strung on with an ordinary sewing needle *horror*, even breaking one!) and ended up entangling a good bit (which remains that way, I’ll undo it if I need the beads).
Now of course, Kathy has sent me 3 beading needles along with the beds for her next pattern (which is progressing very smoothly, let me say).
What a change the proper equipment makes! The beads are seed beads in turquoise, and the beading needle (big eye) made stringing a dream!
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September 12, 2005 at 3:32 pm
Kimberly
Wow!! That is gorgeous! You did a wonderful job testing that pattern for Kathy!
September 12, 2005 at 4:25 pm
Sara
I’ll post all my commentary here:
Holy Bead Bag! Batman, the purse is awesome (as are the purses on her site.) Those are going on my list of “crochet skills to strive for”
Love the towel topper. I still can’t look at something and figure out the pattern.
The sunset was WOW!
September 12, 2005 at 6:07 pm
Deneen
Amazing job! I could never have done it! I love the towel topper too!
Hugs
September 12, 2005 at 6:16 pm
Anonymous
Absolutely exquiste! And the detail…hats off to you.
A. Surajpal
September 12, 2005 at 6:40 pm
Amy O'Neill Houck
Beautiful–you do amazing work-it’s lovely to see!
September 12, 2005 at 7:02 pm
Laura
That is so beautiful. It looks like it should belong to a victorian lady. I love looking at Irish crochet. But a bit entimadated by it. I’m totally amazed at your beautiful work and talent.
September 12, 2005 at 8:57 pm
Anonymous
Such excellent work thanks for sharing!
September 12, 2005 at 10:09 pm
Anonymous
WOW! I want the pattern! I’m going to go look for the towel topper too!
September 12, 2005 at 10:30 pm
Alex
Beautiful. You did a wonderful job and the pattern is fantastic.
September 12, 2005 at 10:31 pm
Alex
What a great pattern and the work you did is BEAUTIFUL! You should be very proud.
September 13, 2005 at 12:18 am
Anonymous
Your bag is Amazing. So lovely.
September 13, 2005 at 7:12 am
Jackie
Absolutely gorgeous !!!!!
September 13, 2005 at 10:59 am
Kim Guzman
That is amazing! You do wonderful work and my hat is off to the designer as well. 🙂
September 13, 2005 at 12:38 pm
Karla
Hey, Swapna! I came over here after reading your post on Crochet Partners about the Irish Crochet bag you had been working on…Oh my goodness, it’s simply GORGEOUS! Beautiful! Stunning! Congratulations on a job well done. 🙂
September 13, 2005 at 4:31 pm
Patsyschultz
Oh, my, is that purse ever gorgeous!!!!!
September 13, 2005 at 8:47 pm
Anonymous
Very beautiful work. You did a wonderful job. Thank you to Kathy for coming up with a wonderful pattern.
September 13, 2005 at 8:57 pm
Patti Fix
Incredible! I like to work with small thread, but I don’t think I would have the tenacity for this particular project. Two thumbs up!
Patti Fix in NE Colorado
September 14, 2005 at 2:08 am
ladylinoleum
Absolutely stunning!
September 14, 2005 at 5:23 am
Veronica
WOOOW! Amazing work!! you are so talented 🙂
Have a nice day
Veronica
September 14, 2005 at 12:59 pm
Anonymous
WOW!! Man that is a beautiful purse and you did a fantastic job!! Thanks for sharing with us!!
September 16, 2005 at 1:40 am
Pammy
thanks so much for posting….your purse is fabulous! Wish I had one just like it…:) Keep up the great work and please do continue to share pics..your work is lovely.
September 16, 2005 at 9:03 am
jd in st. louis
swapna,
you’ve done a wonderful job working up kathy’s beautiful design. what part of india are you in? i am quite familiar with chennai and somewhat familiar with delhi, bangalore, and ooticamond. my husband is from chennai. we were there this past december for the tsunami – but all was well for us. i look forward to your posts on CP. jd in st. louis (missouri, usa)
September 17, 2005 at 3:03 pm
vicki
that is a beautiful purse you made. looks wonderful.great job thanks for sharing it
September 18, 2005 at 8:12 am
Stacey
Wow, that’s amazing! Beautiful work!
September 28, 2005 at 12:03 am
~drew emborsky~
Wow, it’s beautiful!!
October 4, 2005 at 3:22 am
Vik
Wow! I have no words! You did an amazing incredible beautiful work!!!